ADULT INPATIENT ASSOCIATE CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER

Leading the physician teams and collaborating with nursing to improve overall access to the inpatient beds through optimization of length of stay and timeliness of discharge

Leading improvements in triage from outside facilities and improve efficiencies of transfer within the UIHC inpatient units to place patients in the right bed in the most timely fashion

Partnering with the Executive Director of University of Iowa Physicians and the Executive Medical Director of Main Campus Ambulatory Clinics to improve access to and efficacy of the ambulatory clinics for discharging patients

Leading the physician teams and collaborating with nursing to optimize the use of the observation/post procedural recovery short stay unit

Overseeing the inpatient flow optimization opportunities to improve getting inpatients and observation status patients efficiently into beds to decompress the OR, ER, ambulatory clinics. Facilitate operational improvements to prevent OR holds, ER boarding, overcrowding and left without being seen, and boarding in the ambulatory clinics for patients awaiting a bed at UIHC.

Fostering the commitment to data-driven decision-making in order to bring forth positive change and enhance clinical excellence in patient care.

Strategically evaluating, planning, and facilitating necessary change to optimize patient flow to achieve excellence in patient outcomes and exceptional patient and family experience

Evaluating in a data-driven fashion the value of care delivered, with a focus on improvement of direct cost per outcome, and developing strategies to improve value to patients and the UIHC

Optimizing opportunities for improvements in accurate documentation to highlight the quality of care delivered within the UIHC by a data-driven approach and through education and collaboration with the physician's and advanced practice providers

Creating and fostering improvements in standardization of inpatient care to facilitate patient flow and quality and safety of patient care

Facilitate the analysis of quality performance and partner with the CQO to prioritize goals in inpatient quality and safety for UIHC.

Actively and aggressively support the CQO and ACQO, Inpatient Adult and ACQO, Critical Care and Emergency department in quality and safety improvement efforts and initiatives within UIHC inpatient areas.

Mentor and Partner with the ACQO, Inpatient Adult and ACQO, Critical Care and Emergency department to lead clinical quality and initiatives that support the provision of consistent clinical performance and practice standards across the hospital, ensuring the collaboration and coordination of all stakeholders in the process

Partner with the Medication Safety Officer and the pharmacists and physicians within the UIHC adult inpatient areas to improve medication safety for all patients in beds within UIHC

Partner with the leadership of the Office of the Patient Experience and the local stakeholders to improve overall patient satisfaction in the adult inpatient platform

Graduate Medical Education:

Assist in the strategy of development of the plans for education of medical students, residents, and fellows fostering collaborative working relationships between subspecialties/affiliated teaching specialties particularly as it relates to adult inpatient care.

Culture:

Create a cultural expectation of team-based patient- and family-centered care and excellent team dynamics among all members of the healthcare team within the UIHC inpatient platform

Serve as the leader within the UIHC, with the CMO and the clinical department executives, in upholding a high standard of professionalism among physicians and advanced practice professionals

Develop a culture in which patient safety is a top priority for all and create a learning environment that encourages open reporting, regular discussion, and continuous learning from quality and safety event and near misses.

Institutional Leadership:

Serve as a member of the Chief Medical Officer's Leadership Executive Team

Serve as the designated physician leader for all regulatory visits (The Joint Commission, etc.) involving the UIHC and as delegated within UI Health Care

Serve as a resource to the Chief Medical Officer as needed

Serve as a resource and consultant in physician recruitment, clinical program/service line development within UIHC and UI Health Care

Contribute as a member of the leadership team actively participating in strategic planning, budgeting, and decision-making as requested

Work closely with clinical department leaders to assure smooth operations within the UIHC inpatient platform and throughout UI Health Care.

Serve as a liaison between administration and the medical staff.

Partner with medical staff and administrative teams and the hospital clinical staff office to improve effective and appropriate privileging and credentialing of physicians and providers in the UIHC as delegated

Act as an administrative representative with organizations/individuals outside the hospital as delegated.

Eligibility for a faculty appointment in the Carver College of Medicine at the rank of associate or full professor on either the clinical or tenure track

Clinical experience in an academic setting

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Have proven work experience/track record in enhancing process and performance standards

Have strong analytical abilities with the ability to analyze data, identify opportunities and solve problems

Have ability to create a positive environment where staff is valued and respected

Demonstrated experience working effectively in a diverse environment