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Baptist Memorial Health Care · 1 month ago

Officer-Chief Academic

350 North Humphreys Boulevard, Memphis, TN, 38120, US

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

3+ years exp

Baptist Memorial Health Care is a healthcare organization seeking a Chief Academic Officer to lead the Graduate Medical Education (GME) strategy. The role involves oversight of residency and fellowship programs, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards, and fostering a culture of excellence within the organization.

GovernmentHealth CareHospitalMedicalNon ProfitNursing and Residential CareRehabilitationWellness

Responsibilities

Designing a roadmap that links Graduate Residency and Fellowship academic programs to a broader clinical and business strategy

Oversee the development of a system-wide community needs assessment to support and align educational programs with health care needs, services, workforce needs and requirements, and financial viability for program placement or expansion throughout the system

Develop and implement a strong clinical learning environment to drive GME health initiatives

Assess health trends and innovations, and promote a holistic approach to meeting the needs of the communities served

Use tools and analytics to measure utilization and program effectiveness, health improvements, and clinical educational outcomes

Work in close coordination and partnership with system and hospital leaders, as well as, the Baptist Memorial Medical Group, and the Baptist Health Sciences University, College of Osteopathic Medicine

Provide oversight of processes, systems, and technology to promote scalability, alignment, and accountability within areas of responsibility

Foster a culture of excellence aligned with the Baptist mission, vision, values, and principles

Qualification

M.D./D.O.Board-certifiedGraduate Medical EducationChange managementAccreditation knowledgeGME professional organizationsLeadership experienceTeam building skillsCommunication skillsMentoring skills

Required

M.D./D.O. required, with a preference for additional graduate training such as M.Ed., M.H.A., or M.B.A

Board-certified in specialty area with active medical license and at least 3 years' experience in clinical practice

Extensive leadership experience in Graduate Medical Education, preferably as DIO or Associate DIO; or a residency or fellowship program director, within a complex health system or organization

Team-oriented, action-focused, hands-on, strategically minded, experienced physician or equivalent skilled educational leader. Exceptional skills in communicating with a broad group of stakeholders are essential

Deep working knowledge of GME and research processes, operations, finances, and accreditation requirements

Experience working with GME professional organizations (i.e. ACGME) at the national, regional, or local levels

Proven track record of initiating change and innovation to advance strategic priorities

Ability to recruit, mentor, and retain highly skilled professional staff

Demonstrated leadership/team building skills essential, excellence in communication and interpersonal skills, collaborative approach to work

Ability to influence and interact with all levels of senior leadership, professional, clinical, technical, academic, and administrative faculty and staff

Dedication to the well-being and success of residents and fellows. Commitment, understanding, and enthusiasm for the Baptist's mission, clinically based learning, and interprofessional approaches to teaching, learning, research, and community service