Description
Provide clinical and administrative leadership for Division. Has primary responsibility for division's overall operations. Responsible for the care of patients in the hospital and clinics, as well as research, educational and advocacy initiatives as determined by the Center leadership.
The Division Chief provides clinical, academic, and administrative leadership to the Division of Cardiology including inpatient work and outpatient clinics at Children's National. The span includes cardiologists, cardiology fellows, advanced practice providers, advanced cardiac imaging, echocardiograhy lab, catheterization lab, and the cardiac procedure recovery unit, etc. The Division Chief will work closely and in conjunction with the Executive Center Director and the Senior Vice President to provide oversight and accountability for the cardiology clinical operations.
This position reports to the Senior Vice President, Heart Center. The Division Chief is an academically accomplished, operational, and strategic leader who assumes overall leadership including administrative and financial oversight of all the clinical, research, and educational activities of the Division. Specifically, this Chief has the alignment necessary for success which includes budgetary accountability and authority over the operational budgets and associated staff for the Division of Cardiology enterprise (for example this includes the clinics, technical fees, catheterization lab, and nurses who support clinics, etc.) The Chief bears responsibility for quality and safety outcomes as well as the financial performance of all clinical programs within the Division.
The Chief works in partnership with the SVP to recruit and retain talent within the Center and oversees the hiring and termination of physicians and key administrative staff.
Qualifications
Minimum Education
Medical Doctor (M.D.) Medical degree from an accredited medical school (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in the area of expertise.
Expertise in interpersonal communication as a respectful and empathetic listener
Collaborative team player and colleague who can work closely with others in a team-oriented setting.
Excellent referring physician relations skills and demonstrated success with medical staff partnerships.
Recognized leader in a clinical or quality domain with demonstrated academic achievements and national prominence.
Excellent communicator with solid interpersonal skills and abilities to represent Children's National effectively.
Experience in physician billing and compliance.
Ability to incorporate ethical concepts into patient care and discuss these with the patient, family, and other members of the health care team.
Ability to supervise, advice, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
Demonstrates a personal commitment to Continuing Medical Education and remains current on the developments and progress in his/her subspecialty.
Previous experience managing a division, department, or program in an academic setting.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Fully licensed and credentialed attending staff category physician on the medical staff of Children's National Medical Center. (Required)
Board certified or eligible for board certification in primary practice specialty. (Required)
Board certification in relevant secondary specialty. (Preferred)
Functional Accountabilities
Commitment to World Class Care
- Provide clinical services for patients at Children's Hospital and other approved sites in an ethical, professional and timely manner.
- Provide oversight of the medical care team and manage direct patient care for a specified patient population; improve continuity of care, customer service and partnerships with community medical providers through timely completion of records and communication.
- Actively participate in family centered care and communicate in a professional and compassionate manner; refer patients to specialists and to relevant ancillary services as appropriate.
- Appropriately utilize the defined chain of command and escalation policies.
- Respond to team members and outside medical providers in a timely and respectful manner; communicate clearly to trainees expectations regarding patient updates and notifications of significant clinical changes, and encourages questions from trainees.
Commitment to Advocacy
- Participate in CNMC's advocacy initiatives.
- Contribute scholarly effort to the advancement of public policy to promote population-based pediatric health and well being.
- Teach patients and families about treatment, prevention, and care enhancement techniques.
- Participate in specific health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
- Contribute scholarly effort to the advancement of public policy that promotes population-based pediatric health and well being.
Commitment to Research
- Conduct research of significant scientific value in the clinical and translational science area(s) relevant to his/her practice specialty.
- Participate in reviewing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.
- Publish in peer-reviewed, scientific, quality and management journals.
- Submit applications for grants or contracts for funding of research projects.
- Participate in research committees, workshop special interest groups, etc.
Commitment to Education
- Participate in CNMC's medical education programs through learning activities with colleagues and trainees.
- Participate as appropriate in hospital/university -wide educational programs.
- Participate as appropriate in local, regional and national educational efforts.
- Provide timely feedback to trainees.
- Ensure adequate orientation for the care that the trainees deliver.
- Supervise and train clinical professionals and students effectively.
Commitment to Quality & Compliance
- Follow established bylaws, policies and procedures, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
- Adequately and promptly complete all clinical documentation as required by JCAHO, other regulatory bodies and/or the Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations and Policies and Procedures include complete clinical charge documentation.
- Identify problems related to patient services and make recommendations for improvement.
- Cooperate and participate in the development, implementation and revision of policies affecting medical practice, judgment and quality of care; Participate as a member of special care teams, Medical Staff and hospital committees.
- Review and prepare protocol for use by staff. Evaluate patient care according to adopted protocol and Quality Assurance program criteria. Participate in evaluation of peers and support staff; acknowledge and report medical and/or other errors as well as participate in efforts to prevent them.
Strategy Development
- Develop, in concert with the Center leadership, a divisional vision consistent with the mission of CNMC and a strategic plan to implement that vision.
- Anticipate future strategic, operational and financial trends and consequences in the marketplace, technology and healthcare innovations.
- Develop planning scenarios and formulate strategies.
- Identify and assess all variables that may impact outcomes.
Division Leadership
- Establish standards and monitors the clinical performance of the division; develop policies and procedures that are necessary to support the provision of care provided by the Division and the clinical outcome/quality goals of CNMC.
- Set the research directions for the Division and its members, in concert with the Center leadership and the Children's Research Institute.
- Take a leadership role in promoting the activity of the Division to enhance CNMC's clinical and academic reputation within the community and, as appropriate, nationally/internationally, and work, in concert with the institution, in marketing of Division activities.
- Develop the educational activities of the Division, including educational activities specific to the Division and the educational needs of the institution as a whole. This may include intramural as well as regional and national education.
- Ensure adherence within the Division of the hospital and medical staff bylaws and policies and procedures.
Human Capital
- Recruit, hire and supervise the Division's staff. Supervise the division's medical staff, including community medical staff.
- Ensure that performance evaluations, medical requirements and all other organizational circuit breakers for all staff are complete and on time.
- Align and communicate the vision of the larger organization with the mission, goals, roles and responsibilities of the team.
- Display empathy, sensitivity, and emotional control when interacting with patients or when coaching direct reports.
- Promote staff satisfaction through understanding, clarifying mutual expectations, coaching and regular communication.
- Promote cultural competency in delivery of services to customers and in day to day employee interactions.
- Excel at listening, learning, transparent decision making and team building.
- Demonstrate support with and deliver meaningful change that is best aligned with the institution's commitment to Diversity Equity & Inclusion.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with peers and leaders throughout the organization.
- Facilitate team development activities to enhance staff knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Financial Management
- Participate in financial planning and budget preparation.
- Develop and manage division budget to ensure financial stability of the division.
- Track, monitor, and evaluate budget for all line items.
- Develop recommendations to meet budget requirements.
Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
Organizational Commitment/Identification
Teamwork/Communication
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
Safety
Primary Location
:
District of Columbia-Washington
Work Locations
:
CN Hospital (Main Campus)
111 Michigan Avenue NW
Washington
20010
Job
:
Physicians / Physicians Leadership
Organization
:
Heart Institute
Position Status
:
R (Regular)
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FT - Full-Time
Job Posting
:
Mar 6, 2024, 2:10:37 PM
Full-Time Salary Range
:
250000
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750000 |
Children's National Medical Center
Feb 27, 2025 