What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Director, Occupational Health position at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare?
Company Description
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
Job Description
Provides Medical leadership for the service or department in area of expertise, assisting with establishing standards of care and developing programs to improve clinical outcomes and quality of service.
Responsible for advancing the goals of NM with regards to quality, safety, patient satisfaction, operations and other key performance indicators, as well financial targets within the service area. These goals will be reviewed annually by the Medical Director’s Manager.
Responsible for attending requested and required hospital meetings, including regularly scheduled meetings with other administrative leaders in their area.
Collaborates and communicates effectively with other administrative leaders, as well as all team members to assure consistency across the department.
Qualifications
Current Illinois medical license in good standing.
Shall be qualified by training, experience, interest, demonstrated current ability, and board certification in the clinical area covered by the department.
Must be knowledgeable about working with an adult population ranging from adolescent togeriatric, including patients with communications barriers, sensory impairment, and physicallimitations, including but not limited to developmental, mobility, vision or hearing impairments
Must be able to identify appropriate measures and accommodations to meet the needs of the patient in their age category.
Must be able to communicate and interact effectively with patients and family members to resolve issues.
Possess strong interpersonal skills, excellent clinical judgment and quality assessment skills
Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
