What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Director position at Nicklaus Children's Hospital?
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Medical Director Opportunity
Nicklaus Children's Pediatric Specialists (NCPS), a physician multispecialty group practice, has an exceptional opportunity for a fellowship-trained BC/BE pediatric emergency medicine specialist to serve as Medical Director of Baptist Health South Florida Homestead Hospitals Pediatric Emergency Department.
This position works closely with the Director of Community Initiatives within the NCPS Division of Emergency Medicine, focusing on managing daily operations and quality for the department. The role also supports administrative call, serving as one of the primary points of contact for ED clinician concerns and reviewing end-of-shift nurse reports to address patient/clinician care delivery issues.
The Medical Director collaborates with the Director of Community Initiatives in providing operational oversight of the Homestead Hospital Pediatric Emergency Department. This includes ongoing evaluation of key operational metrics, completion of department peer reviews, and implementation of strategic initiatives to support improved clinical operations, quality, and patient flow.
Pediatric emergency physicians employed by NCPS provide coverage at Baptist Hospitals Pediatric Emergency Departments. A well-coordinated and robust transfer process exists between the two hospitals to support admissions and subspecialty care needs.
- Serves as Medical Director for the Baptist Homestead Campus Emergency Department.
- Provides professional medical services as a member of the pediatric emergency department.
- Leads the management of the Hospital's Pediatric Emergency Department and develops protocols to improve patient care and maintain performance standards.
- Collaborates with leadership to identify opportunities to improve services, ensuring patients and referring physicians have an outstanding service experience.
Job Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy from an accredited medical school (Required)
- Current state medical license and in good standing with medical board (Required)
- CPR - American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment (Required)
Key Qualifications
- Exceptional clinical, research, and teaching skills with a commitment to academic pediatrics.
- Able to relate to and work cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, and co-workers.
- Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
- Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
