What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Officer, Glendale & Simi Valley Service Area position at Adventist Health?
This role supports the Adventist Health Glendale & Adventist Health Simi Valley Service Area.
Nestled between Burbank and Pasadena, Adventist Health Glendale is one of the area's leading healthcare providers. We are comprised of a 515-bed hospital, two urgent cares, home care services, comprehensive cardiology care and a vast scope of services located in the San Fernando Valley. We are committed to the development and empowerment of our nurses and have received Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Glendale is known for its urban living, with easy access to dining, entertainment, shopping, amusement parks and outdoor recreation. Adventist Health Glendale is proud to be part of the thriving, diverse community since 1905.
Centered in beautiful Southern California, Adventist Health Simi Valley has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1965. We are comprised of a 144-bed hospital, home care services and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Ventura County. Simi Valley is a suburban area nestled between an urban oasis and the stunning shores of the Pacific Ocean. Bordering Los Angeles allows hiking in the morning and attending film premieres in the evening.
Job Summary:
Leads all medical related activities within a designated area. Provides strategic and operational direction for the delivery of Adventist Health’s clinical care model and will work in close partnership with key clinical and operational leaders to ensure the highest level of patient safety and care.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in health care related field: Required
- Master's Degree in public health, healthcare administration or related discipline: Preferred
- Fifteen years' of progressively responsible management experience in a within healthcare system or complex hospital environment: Preferred
- Ten years' experience as a practicing physician in hospital medicine, primary care or specialty medicine: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD): Required
- Board Certified Physician: Required
- State medical board licensed: Required
- Medical license MD (MD) or Medical license DO (DO) or Physician and Surgeon C (PSC) or Physician and Surgeon A (MDA) or Physician and Surgeon G (PSG): Required
Essential Functions:
- Leads and implements Adventist Health’s clinical care model and oversees the care delivery division medical activities. Manages effective care delivery by creating alignment between physicians and clinicians across all service lines to improve quality, experience and value. Drives top decile performance in quality and patient experience for the division.
- Oversees and implements a broad range of strategic initiatives in areas such as clinical quality, performance improvement, patient safety and experience, clinical program development and medical staff relations.
- Collaborates with leaders across the system to develop and implement innovative approaches to care delivery. Brings different specialties and groups together to solve complex care delivery challenges and promote best practices.
- Acts as a key advisor to executive leadership on the development of overall policy and long-term goals to achieve clinical excellence and financial stewardship.
- Ensures appropriate operational and administrative planning that enhances the quality of care and the financial results necessary to achieve organizational goals. Develops and maintains assigned budgets; manages staffing and expense priorities.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
