Medical Director, Outreach NICU- Cedar Hill

Job Description - Medical Director, Outreach NICU- Cedar Hill (250000JV)

Description

Provide administrative and clinical leadership for CNMC Outreach NICU program at Cedar Hill in SE DC. This position has primary responsibility for overall service and clinical operations of assigned area(s). Responsible for the care of patients in assigned area(s), as well as research, educational and advocacy initiatives as determined by the Division Chief.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

Medical Doctor (M.D.) Medical degree or equivalent (D.O. or M.B.B.S) from an accredited medical school (Required)

Minimum Work Experience

5 years Overall clinical practice (of which at least 3 years experience as a pediatric hospitalist or neonatologist) (Required) And

2 years In a medical management role. (Preferred)

Required Skills / Knowledge

Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in the area of expertise.

Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.

Ability to function independently in evaluating patient problems and developing a plan for patient care.

Ability to incorporate ethical concepts into patient care and discuss these with the patient, family, and other members of the health care team.

Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and / or students in area of expertise.

Ability to maintain quality, safety, and / or infection control standards.

Demonstrates a personal commitment to Continuing Medical Education and remains current on the developments and progress in his / her subspecialty.

Demonstrates knowledge of and complies with legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.

Previous experience managing a division, department, or program in an academic setting.

Required Licenses and Certifications

Fully licensed and credentialed attending staff category physician on the medical staff of Children’s National Medical Center (Required) Board certified or eligible for board certification in primary practice specialty (Required)

Functional Accountabilities

Commitment to World Class Care

• Provide clinical services for patients at CNMC's approved outreach site(s) in an ethical, professional and timely manner.
• Provide oversight of the medical care team and manage direct patient care for a specified patient population; improve continuity of care, customer service and partnerships with community medical providers through timely completion of records and communication.
• Actively participate in family centered care and communicate in a professional and compassionate manner; refer patients to specialists and to relevant ancillary services as appropriate.
• Appropriately utilize the defined chain of command and escalation policies.
• Respond to team members and outside medical providers in a timely and respectful manner; communicate clearly to trainees expectations regarding patient updates and notifications of significant clinical changes, and encourages questions from trainees.
• Foster a team approach to patient care to continuously strive to improve patient and staff satisfaction.

Commitment to Advocacy

Commitment to Research

Commitment to Education

Commitment to Quality & Compliance

Administrative Accountabilities

Business and Financial Accountabilities

Primary Location

District of Columbia-Washington

Job Organization

COE Hospital-Based Specialties

Position Status : R (Regular) - FT - Full-Time

Job Posting

Mar 3, 2025, 6 : 21 : 01 PM

Full-Time Salary Range

200000 - 600000

Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law.

Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment : a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors).

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