Medical Director-Pediatric Specialty Services

MultiCare Health System
United States, Washington, Tacoma
603 South J Street (Show on map)
Nov 20, 2024
Where Kids and Families are Always First MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital is the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington's South Sound Region dedicated to a comprehensive network of health services for children and adolescents. Our vision is to be the highest quality and safest place for children to receive care, where every child has a medical home and is supported by nationally recognized services and experience. Mary Bridge Children's multi-disciplinary approach to care includes pediatric experts for emergency services, inpatient care, and outpatient specialty clinics, all specializing in kids and their unique needs. We're continually recognized as a 'Top Children's Hospital' by The Leapfrog Group, an independent hospital rating organization. This position is a .6FTE clinical/.4FTE Medical Director position. The ideal candidate will have a strong record of leadership skills and education, which includes: New Leader Ascent Foundations of Physician (formerly WSMA Physician Leadership Course) Speed of Trust Unconscious Bias Training Crucial Conversations The Empowerment/Drama Triangle Medical Director Duties Include (but not limited to): Attend monthly Medical Director and leadership meetings. Regular rounding with Medical Directors Quarterly President's Council Attendance, MOR as needed. Holds Physician/APP's accountable to performance expectations. Facilitates and supports interdepartmental communication and collaboration. Works with operational leadership to provide direction for program departmental physicians. Mentor new Medical Directors Model and ensure professional behavior. Review and recommend new medical developments, practices and techniques. Collaborate with Medical Staff and attend MEC meetings as needed. Support Medical Staff Recruitment Advocate for resources, programs, and policies within Mary Bridge. Work with Quality Medical Director to drive CPGs. Work with Clinical Director to develop financial plans for clinical program development. Be accountable and actively involved in system LEM goals yearly. FTE: 0.4, Shift: day, Schedule: varies Medical Director Compensation ranges from $224,017-$304,530 based on a 1.0FTE and specialty. Position Summary MultiCare Health System is seeking a Medical Director to join our well-established, thriving and comprehensive practice. The Medical Director is responsible for oversight of the quality of care provided to patients receiving care across the care continuum as well as providing medical leadership for clinical and business planning, medical quality assessment/assurance and continuing medical education. Providers at MultiCare are recognized as being among the best in the Northwest Region. Here, you'll find everything you need to excel in your job including outstanding facilities, comprehensive resources and talented teammates in partnering for healing and a healthy future. Requirements Graduate of an accredited medical school Licensure to practice medicine in Washington State as a Physician Board certification or similar accreditation Credentialed to practice in MultiCare Health System facilities Minimum of ten (10) years clinical experience, providing direct patient care preferred Experience in a medical leadership role required Additional education in healthcare administration preferred Why Mary Bridge Children's? Mission-driven:Partnering for healing and a healthy future for the patients and communities we serve Award-winning:Named 'Top Children's Hospital' for five years by the Leapfrog Group; physicians consistently named on 'Top Doctors' lists by Seattle Magazine, Seattle Met and the Tacoma News Tribune Growing: New pediatric hospital facility and medical office building opening in 2026 Leading research:MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation partners with our pediatric providers, offering ground-breaking research and clinical trials Employee-centric:MultiCare is consistently ranked among "America's Best Employers by State" by Forbes Lifestyle:Live and work in the Pacific Northwest surrounded by breathtaking mountain, forest and water views Explore our services atmarybridge.org Pay and Benefit Expectations Associated benefit information can be viewed here.