Medical Specialties Director

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Summary :

The Director, Medical Specialties provides strategic direction and operational leadership of ThedaCare's clinical services and programs. Works across department lines to cooperatively establish and maintain a successful multidisciplinary program with the goal of a market competitive comprehensive program to attract patients and payers. Identifies, develops, and supports customer service, quality, safety, and financial metrics/initiatives. Works collaboratively with leaders to develop department/division initiatives that focus on team member engagement, process improvement initiatives, patient satisfaction, and workplace safety. Works with physicians and senior leaders in the development of growth strategies, achievement of targets, and outcome improvement.

Job Description:

In this role... We are seeking a candidate with leadership experience in an ambulatory setting. This position will oversee nutrition, dietitian, weight wellness, rheumatology, endocrinology, infectious diseases, and sleep medicine.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Provides strategic planning, program development, labor management, and overall operational administration of the department. Effectively directs team members in a manner consistent with ThedaCare policies and values. Ensures the recruitment and retention of competent team members to meet the needs of the business operations of the department. Oversees and ensures accuracy of time and attendance and payroll practices. Implements service line strategies, and provides day-to-day oversight of clinical and business operations. Develops a comprehensive strategic plan and corresponding business plans to facilitate the growth of the overall service line, alignment with organizational pillars, and industry excellence. Participates and supports service line leaders and interdisciplinary team members in the overall planning, development, coordination, and implementation of a comprehensive, regionally-focused strategy. Accountable for volume growth, clinical and financial management, budgeting and forecasting, improving quality outcomes, and increased customer satisfaction for both physicians and patients. Responsible for the planning, programming, and development of services and business development strategies. Works closely with the medical staff and leadership team to enable the successful development, delivery, and growth of the program and services. Establishes ThedaCare services as the regional leader in patient care through collaborative relationships and transparent and comprehensive care. Develops and implements business and operating plans. Prioritizes work to achieve operational, quality, and service goals in alignment with service strategies and business plans. Ensures human and capital resource requests are appropriate as requested/suggested by team leaders. Designs, implements, coordinates, and standardizes services and processes by facilitating patient flow across and within ThedaCare and across key strategic partners. Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies governing health care delivery and rules of accrediting bodies by continually monitoring operations and programs, and initiating required changes or improvements. Works collaboratively with medical directors and clinically integrated network leaders.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in nursing healthcare, hospital administration, business, or related field Eight years of progressive responsibility in a leadership position Five years of leadership experience to include leading teams and/or projects Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of twenty-five (25) pounds without assistance Job classification is not exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties .

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Scheduled FTE:

1

Location:

CIN 3 Neenah Center•

Appleton,Wisconsin Overtime Exempt:

Yes Worker Shift Details:

Days About ThedaCare ThedaCare is a community health system consisting of seven hospitals, numerous clinics and related services.

We are the third largest health care employer in Wisconsin and the largest employer in the state's second largest economic market•Northeast Wisconsin•with approximately 6,800 employees. Through our 100-year history, ThedaCare has woven itself into the very fabric of the communities we serve. For our employees, ThedaCare offers an environment that not only welcomes but also encourages innovative thinking and fresh approaches to today's health care challenges. We've improved the health of thousands of individuals. We know this because we track our quality and constantly seek to improve our care and services for the members of our communities. This job posting is available in other languages besides English free of charge. Please contact the ThedaCare Employment Center to make your request at 920-830-5800 and then prompt "1". ThedaCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ThedaCare complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.