ECU Health

Position Summary

Temporary Healthcare Coach Apprentice

Responsibilities

Vidant Medical Center Senior physician in support of hospital president and chief of staff partnering to drive Quality, safety and culture transformation in support of our mission. Work with the VP for Quality for VMC and VP for VH MAO. Support medical staff functions and physician leaders at VMC including chief of staff, chiefs of service and all medical staff and APPs serving our patients. This includes supporting credentialing, peer review, bylaws and medical executive committee functions. Develops/updates policies, standards, and metrics to track and measure the appropriateness and efficacy of treatments and/or diagnostic procedures provided by clinicians and staff. Work to drive performance on key performance indicators (KPI) related to acute care e.g. healthcare associated infections, mortality, inpatient quality reporting (IQR) measures, HCAHPS and safety event reporting in support of fostering a culture of safety. Organized Medical Staff Management & Provider Engagement Serves as a physician administrative liaison to the formal medical staff organization. Maintains positive relations with physicians and affiliates. Strives to ensure ECU Health is a preferred partner of providers in all of its service areas. Facilitates positive relationships and communications to ensure input on key issues between clinical departments and all providers. Demonstrates a presence by being visible and accessible to colleagues and staff. Sets and models expectations for professional behavior and holds physicians and non-physician providers accountable accordingly. Assists the Medical Staff Officers and Clinical Department Chiefs in staff disciplinary actions and suspension. Assists in preparation for meetings of the Medical Executive and Credentials Committees. Coordinates monitoring and compliance with policies, procedures, bylaws and rules and regulations. Ensures that department chairs carry out their respective administrative responsibilities. In coordination with VH Provider Contracting, advises President on hospital based and other physician and nonphysician provider contracting. Advises the President and/or appropriate Board committees on appointment of medical department heads. Attends meetings of medical departments, as appropriate, to represent leadership, and to facilitate effective communication among physicians and non-physician providers. Establishes processes to support continuous learning and improvement based on quantitative and qualitative information regarding patient outcomes and experiences. Assists in the development and effective administration of pro-active risk management and patient safety

Minimum Requirements

MD / DO is required. 8 - 10 years experience is required.

Administrative experience in a complex healthcare environment is required. Strong interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to foster collaboration across disciplines, clinical services, partner organizations and community leaders.

See diversity of opinions and perspectives and ensure an inclusive decision solving process.

Uphold VH mission, vision, values and model leadership capacities, competencies and behaviors.

ECU Health

About ECU Health Medical Center

ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet® designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.