The Chief, Medical Cardiology Services is the physician leader responsible for supervising all clinical and strategic aspects of the medical Cardiology Service at Bayhealth, including establishment of the highest clinical care standards, operations, and quality and participate in clinical review process such as tort claims, peer reviews, management reviews and administrative activities, as directed by the Vice President, Physician Services & Clinical Integration and the SVP, Chief Medical Officer. S/he will be charged with leading all activities related to the medical cardiovascular patient care enterprise, while supporting other strategic imperatives of the missions within our system, to include graduate medical education and research. The Chief, Medical Cardiology Services will assist in developing and advancing the strategic vision for cardiology services, including integrating the medical services into the existing cardiovascular service line across Bayhealth by partnering with Medical Group leadership, hospital leadership, the Chief of Cardiothoracic surgery, Service Line administrative leaders, medical staff leadership and community physicians, so that all parties would work together as appropriate to insure the growth and quality of the Cardiology Program. The role encompasses direct leadership of the employed interventional and non-interventional Cardiology physicians at Bayhealth Medical Center with a scope that also includes collaboration with affiliated community-based non-employed cardiologists. Responsibilities would include ensuring continued sustainable growth of the medical and interventional cardiology programs, creation of additional subspecialty clinics, assisting with recruitment, supporting our clinical education research capabilities, managing outcome scorecards and continuing to improve patient outcomes.
Responsibilities:
The Chief, Medical Cardiology Services will be responsible for achieving excellence in the overall performance of the Cardiology Division and the Cardiovascular service line.
Responsible for the leadership of the employed Cardiologists, as well as collaboration with non-employed community-based cardiologists and the Medical Staff Cardiology Department.
Works closely with the Chief of Cardiothoracic surgery, Service Line administrative leaders and the Senior Leadership team, to develop and implement the overall system Cardiovascular strategic plan.
In collaboration with the VP, Physician Services & Clinical Integration, VP, Physician Services, BMG Senior Director Surgical Services and practice managers, oversees the daily clinical workings of the BMG cardiology ambulatory and hospital operations. Effectively resolves clinical issues that arise. General functions and responsibilities include but not limited to the oversight of issues involving day-to-day clinical operations, administrative responsibility for decisions and activities affecting patient care including the investigation of breaches of quality patient care or ethical conduct by medical staff members and makes appropriate recommendations to the governing body.
Direct leadership for the employed BMG Cardiology physicians. Performs performance reviews of physicians for 30-day, 90-day appraisals and annual performance, as well as on an as-needed basis meeting with physicians.
Establishes "coaching" or "mentoring" relationships with the team, paying special attention to members who are new or in need of assistance to plan and enhance their professional growth.
Assisting with recruitment of new physicians, APCs and staff (where needed).
Supporting Bayhealth clinical education and research capabilities
Developing and managing outcome scorecards and continuing to improve patient outcomes.
Participates in work groups, teams, task forces and committees to support ongoing division functions, provide input, and resolve ad hoc issues.
Fosters sound financial practices by participating in budget activities, promoting cost containment and efficient use of system resources, making recommendations for potential cost-effective improvements and assists in the education medical staff about cost-containment issues.
Leads with the vision and creates a culture that reflects a patient care-focused environment. Strives to be a servant leader who exemplifies mission-appropriate excellence and professional growth of the members of the department and promote a culture which supports the mission statement of Bayhealth.
Works with others to ensure compliance with regulations and governing rules of Bayhealth and contracted payers to include Federal and State payers. Works with leadership, clinicians and staff in the development and enhancement of practice guidelines.
Supports the Bayhealth’ mission, vision, goals, objectives, and values. Assures physicians adhere to the Bayhealth’ policies and procedures; following the Bayhealth’ standards for ethical business conduct.
Up to 60% clinical responsibilities.
All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities
Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience:
Education: Doctor of Medicine; Medicine; Or Osteopathic Medicine. Or Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.
Credential(s): Physician - Controlled Substance Registration; Physician MD Board certified by a recognized National Board; Or Physician DO Licensure. Board Certified in Cardiology, Cardiology Subspecialty, Cardiovascular Surgery, or Vascular Surgery.
Experience: Required: Ten (10) years of clinical experience. Five (5) years of medical directorship experience or progressive administrative responsibility.
Preferred Education, Credential(s) and Experience:
Education: Master Degree Health Administration
Credential(s):
Experience: Preferred: Specific experience and/or training in Lean/Six Sigma or High Reliability tools. Five years ACO/CIN leadership.
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