🚀 Medical Director for the Heart Institute Quality and Patient Safety -Associate Professor

Overview

Medical Director for the Heart Institute Quality and Patient Safety - Associate Professor

University : University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department : Pediatrics - Cardiology

Job Title : Medical Director for the Heart Institute Quality and Patient Safety

Position : - Requisition 33245

Job Summary

Responsibilities

• Will partner with the H.I. Leadership Team, H.I. Medical Directors, and CHCO Quality, Clinical Effectiveness, Patient Safety, and Process Improvement teams to set annual and strategic goals for quality and patient safety, implement initiatives to achieve these goals, create and use tools for tracking and monitoring outcomes/performance, develop and institute and evaluate patient outcomes as appropriate.
• Partner with Nursing and H.I. Clinical leadership teams in the development of program specific educational tools and in training of staff to optimize patient care and outcomes.
• Will partner with the Director, Heart Institute Clinical Operations, to review patient satisfaction scores for the program, when applicable, and develop and implement strategies for improvement.
• Will partner with the Clinical Application Systems Department and the Director of Informatics for the H.I. regarding optimization of EPIC for program specific needs.
• Will work with CHCO Physician Relations to meet the needs of community referring providers and develop program specific materials as it relates to Quality and Patient Safety.
• The Director will embrace the CHCO Standards of Behavior and other Policies and hold clinic providers accountable for Quality and Patient Safety standards.
• Will partner with Hospital Department Chair (Section/Divisional Chief) to advance research and education missions related to the quality and patient safety program.
• Provides leads and oversight of mortality and morbidity case reviews and cause analyses; recommends changes to diagnostic and treatment protocols, and clinical/operational systems to support best practices.

Work Location

Onsite

Why Join Us

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in leading high-performing, cross-functional teams; designing and implementing processes for strong and effective clinical and practice management operations.
• Appointment as full-time academic faculty at The University of Colorado School of Medicine (CUSOM).
• Education: Board certified or equivalent in their specialty.

Condition of Employment

• Must successfully pass a drug test through Children’s Hospital Colorado.
• Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal background check.

*For questions regarding Children's Hospital drug testing requirements, please contact Children's Human Resources at . Some positions may require testing if access to Children's Hospital or their systems is needed at any time during employment with the University. If drug testing is required, it will be listed in the job posting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinically active and respected
• Active clinical practice at CHCO
• Lead a team in practice management operations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to integrate clinical, quality/patient safety, management and financial concepts within a pediatric, academic healthcare setting.
• Strong leadership skills, including interpersonal communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, problem resolution, decision-making and project/change management.

How to Apply

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

• A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the
• Curriculum vitae / Resume
• Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at the CU Careers site. For questions, contact Nicole Aviles at

Screening of Applications

This is an open-ended posting used to recruit multiple candidates throughout the year. We will contact candidates when there is an opening.

Anticipated Pay Range

The starting hiring range for this position has been established at $286,300-$400,000. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt. Total compensation includes benefits and other programs.

ADA, Background Check, Vaccination Statements

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. The University conducts background investigations for all prospective employees. CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases where applicable and may require compliance with facility policies; some roles may require enrollment in occupational health programs.

Additional Notes

The above posting may include further requirements or instructions; applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. Posting date: Apr 10, 2024. Open until filled. Position Number: .