Medical Director, Hyperbaric Medicine - LDS Hospital & Intermountain Medical Center

This position is .85 FTE Clinical and .15 FTE Leadership.

As the Medical Director, this position:

• Will provide medical direction for all Hyperbaric services associated with Hospital, emphasizing clinical quality process improvement matters and approval of standards and policies of these services. In conjunction with the appropriate IHCHS credentialing bodies, Medical Director oversees peer review of all hyperbaric physicians involved in the Hospital to ensure high standards of clinical and professional conduct.
• Provide medical direction in conformance with IHCHS policies and procedures established from time to time by IHCHS, applicable Joint Commission standards, and any applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Keep or cause to be kept accurate and complete administrative records in an adequate filing system to be furnished by IHCHS, ensuring compliance with all IHCHS, governmental, and applicable Joint Commission record keeping and recording requirements.
• Assist IHCHS in the training of IHCHS personnel where appropriate, including in-service education, provided such training is within the scope of Medical Director's expertise.
• In partnership with the Operations Director, shall drive the strategic planning for Hospital services.
• Participate in the development of written medical policies of Hospital, with the approval of such policies to be pursued as may be necessary in accordance with IHCHS standards. Medical Director shall assist in securing compliance with the policies by all IHCHS personnel.
• Medical Director will ensure that utilization and quality of care studies are regularly performed in accordance with IHCHS policy and accreditation standards.
• Cooperate closely with other IHCHS facilities, service lines, and departments.
• Coordinate and cooperate with outside agencies as necessary.
• Collaborate with the supply chain, and if requested by IHCHS, lead the selection and standardization of supplies/implants utilized in Hospital as medically appropriate, and, from time to time, determine the need for other necessary equipment and supplies and submit requisitions for the same to IHCHS. Such requisitions shall be processed in accordance with established budgeting and purchasing procedures. Medical Director will provide support to all Hospital activities and goals.
• Represents and warrants to IHCHS that services hereunder will be provided in adherence to principles of professional ethics and IHCHS rules and regulations, including, but not limited to: reporting of defective equipment; reporting of incompetent employees and physicians; maintaining confidentiality; and maintaining adequate records as set forth by IHCHS.
• Attend meetings related to Hospital or the Medical Director role, as requested by IHCHS.

Minimum Requirements

• M.D. or D.O. Degree. Education must be obtained through an ACGME or AOA accredited institution. Degree will be verified.
• Board Certification in Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine under the ABEM, AOCUHM, or ABPM or certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) through the Program for Advanced Training in Hyperbaric Medicine.
• Active Utah Medical Licensure, or in process of obtaining licensure, is required.
• Three years of clinical experience working as a Wound and Hyperbaric physician.
• Two years of experience leading successful improvement in clinical settings.
• Two years of progressive healthcare leadership experience.
• Experience with change management and leading the adaptation and implementation of new processes 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. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.
• 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.