Tower Health · 2 weeks ago
Vice Chair Dept. of Anesthesia
Reading, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expTower Health is a regional integrated healthcare system that offers compassionate, high quality healthcare and wellness services. They are seeking a dynamic leader to be the Vice Chair of the Department of Anesthesia, responsible for defining and leading the department's direction, overseeing care standards, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance patient care and departmental initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Advise the Chair on department initiatives, policies, and operations, attend various meetings representing the Chair and serve as the surrogate department leader in the absence of the Chair
Meet regularly with the Chair as a key component of the Department of Anesthesiology executive leadership team
Work with the Chair to lay the foundation for interdisciplinary clinical care for complex medical management and wellness
Liaison with Nursing Leadership to build foundations for interdisciplinary collaboration on Patient Care issues
Aid the Chair in duties involving Operating Room business operations
Aid the Chair in recruitment and retention, including recruitment of new Division Chiefs and other departmental leaders
Work with the Chair to assess, develop plans, and operationalize ongoing and new projects
Lead the Departmental Committee in its establishment of quality metrics, review and remediation of Provider quality or cultural fallout, aid in credentialing activities, and directional leadership on outcomes-based initiatives
Provide leadership and oversight to Division Chiefs and administrators in preparing annual division reviews, and actively participate in those reviews
Articulate and lead by example the mission, vision, and departmental culture
Oversee and coordinate efforts to ensure that inpatient care is delivered in an effective, safe, high-quality, and patient-centered manner
Work with Department Chair and Hospital Administration for new initiatives
Complete Medical Staff credentialing requirements to assist the Chair
Collaborate with Chair on FPPE and maintain continuous quality improvement across all aspects of clinical operations, including OPPE initiatives and performance review, provider credentialing, patient outcomes, patient and provider engagement and satisfaction, and financial performance
Support strategic planning efforts around the Anesthesiology Department
Collaborate with the Chair to enhance physician professional experience, joy of practice, and top of license work relating to inpatient care
Qualification
Required
MD/DO degree from an accredited university program required
Board certification in Anesthesia
Track record of involvement in, and understanding of, the functions of an academic Department of Anesthesia
A minimum of 5 years of experience since completion of primary residency training in an inpatient setting required
A valid PA Medical License or the ability to obtain one is required
Preferred
Previous leadership experience preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits
New Hire program for new providers
Generous earned time-off
CME time and money
403(b) (matched) and 457(b) Retirement Plans
Faculty rank through Drexel University College of Medicine, commensurate with experience
Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
Relocation Assistance
Spousal/Domestic Partner Job Search Support
H1B visa and green card sponsorship
Company
Tower Health
Tower Health is a strong, regional, integrated healthcare provider/payer system that offers leading-edge, compassionate healthcare.
10001+ employees
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