Medical Director of Anesthesiology Quality

Essential Functions

• Work with Senior Medical Director of Anesthesiology to guide quality anesthesia and sedation practices across the system as it relates to the pediatric population
• Lead anesthesiology subspecialty team(s) value team(s) and Project workgroup(s) as delegated by the Senior Medical Director of Anesthesiology
• Support and drive progress in key process indicators (KPI) metrics of Surgical Services
• Drive excellence and affordability in anesthesia and sedation
• Review safety events and perform quality peer reviews
• Collaborate and interface with Clinical Programs to develop and promote best practices
• Partner with operational lanes to optimize care interfaces and collaborations
• Actively promote safety, quality, patient experience, stewardship, and access
• Serve as a resource to physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other colleagues in coordination and education
• Develop care models and evidence-based guidelines to establish best practices across Intermountain
• Assist in educating compliance with appropriate standards required by all governmental agencies
• Champion quality initiatives and policies and report infractions, collaborating to prevent future infractions
• Assist in ensuring acceptable patient satisfaction rates
• Regular attendance and participation in committee meetings
• Maintain Standards of Patient Safety
• Address inappropriate or unprofessional behavior, conducting performance reviews as delegated by the Senior Medical Director of Anesthesiology
• Promotes employee engagement
• Present professional appearance
• Assist in promoting physician and Advanced Practice Provider alignment across the Intermountain system
• Participate with Supply Chain Organization in cost savings initiatives
• Support the focus on reducing the cost of care/per member per month (pmpm), with focus on improving the affordability of healthcare

Minimum Requirements 

• Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree. Education must be obtained through an ACGME or AOA accredited institution, will be verified.
• ABMS or equivalent AOA Board Certification in a surgical or anesthesia specialty
• Availability to dedicate 32 hours per week to administrative responsibilities
• Active Medical Licensure, or in process of obtaining licensure, is required
• At least three years of clinical experience in anesthesia service practice setting
• Three years of experience leading successful improvement in clinical settings
• Three years of progressive healthcare leadership experience
• Experience with change management with the ability to provide leadership in the adaptation and implementation of new processes and /or technology that enhance safety
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications 

• Master’s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Public Health or other business- related field.
• Trained in improvement science (i.e., Six Sigma, Lean, Project management, Advanced Training Program)
• Experience working in a complex health system (hospitals, ambulatory clinics, post-acute care, etc.).
• Demonstrated leadership of clinicians.
• Certified in healthcare communication, coaching or an equivalent experience with external entities that drive and support Experience of Care approaches and standards, including government agencies, academic institutions, universities and related organizations of higher education, and other public institutions.

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. 
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. 
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. 
• May be expected to sit/ stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.