Site Medical Director - Pediatric Hospitalist

Overview

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Leadership:

Develops, implements, and oversees staffing matrices to ensure optimal coverage and efficient use of resources within The Medical Director for the Pediatric Hospitalist Team at Randall Children’s Hospital is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the clinical operations and strategic direction of the pediatric hospitalist program in collaboration with hospital leadership. The role involves a balance of clinical leadership, operational management, and programmatic development, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care. The Medical Director works closely with system and hospital leadership, nursing, and support services to foster effective, team-based care, and is integral in the evolution of pediatric inpatient care delivery.  The Medical Director adheres to Legacy Health Values in this role.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: 

• Graduate of a four-year accredited U.S. Medical School or equivalent.
• Residency completed in Pediatrics.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience in pediatric hospital medicine or a related field.
• Prior leadership experience in a hospitalist program or similar clinical environment is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of hospital operations, including staffing, quality improvement processes, and patient care protocols.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to foster a collaborative, team-oriented work environment.

Licensure/Certification:

• Board Certified in Pediatrics.
• Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the appropriate state(s).
• Active member in good standing of Hospital(s) as applicable.
• PALS Certification.
• NRP Certification
• DEA License in applicable state(s).

Skills:

LEADING AT LEGACY

Demonstrates the ability to act consistently with Legacy’s Values in Action, exemplifies our core organizational values, and exhibits the leadership competencies outlined in Leading at Legacy.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• the pediatric hospitalist team.
• Sets clinical standards, policies, and protocols for patient care, ensuring evidence-based practices are maintained and regulatory requirements are met.
• Collaborates with nursing, case management, and other support services leadership to coordinate and streamline patient care processes and maintain high standards of quality and safety.
• Continuously assesses and optimizes workflow processes, identifying areas for improvement and implements solutions to enhance team performance and patient outcomes.

Strategic and Programmatic Development:

• Collaborates with Randall Hospital Leadership to define the strategic vision for the evolution of the Pediatric Hospitalist Program, ensuring alignment with broader hospital and system goals and objectives.
• Leads initiatives to expand and enhance the program, including introducing new services, technologies, or approaches to care delivery that improve patient outcomes and increases operational efficiency.
• Oversees the coordination of pediatric hospitalist services with other hospital departments to provide comprehensive, coordinated care for pediatric patients.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Serves as the primary leader for the Pediatric Hospitalist team, providing coaching and guidance to physicians, nurse practitioners, and other clinical staff to foster professional growth and improve performance.  Fosters mentorship opportunities for team physicians and encourages involvement in leadership opportunities in order to develop leadership skills throughout the team.  
• Ensures the team’s professional conduct aligns with the hospital's standards of excellence, ethics, and patient care practices.
• Establishes and maintains an environment that promotes teamwork, facilitates communication, and fosters a collaborative approach to patient care.
• Leads regular meetings with the hospitalist team to review patient care issues, quality initiatives, and team development.
• The Medical Director reports directly to the Senior Medical Director LMG Specialties, who provides oversight and collaboration for all responsibilities as outlined. 

Quality Improvement and Patient Safety:

• Monitors and assesses clinical outcomes to ensure that high standards of patient care are met, utilizing data and feedback to drive continuous improvement efforts.
• Leads and participates in quality improvement initiatives, ensuring the Pediatric Hospitalist program contributes to overall hospital-wide patient safety and quality goals.
• Ensures compliance with patient safety protocols and contributes to the hospital’s efforts in achieving accreditation and recognition for pediatric care.