Medical Director, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Swedish Medical Group)

Title : Medical Director, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Department : Providence PCN, Providence Swedish Digestive Health Institute and Swedish Gastroenterology Reports to : Executive Medical Director Providence Swedish Digestive Health Institute Dyad Partner(s) : Executive, Swedish Gastroenterology Medical Director, Operations Directors and Gastroenterology Sr Manager FTE : 1.0 FTE (0.9 FTE Clinical, 0.1 FTE Medical Director) Role (Position Description) : The Medical Director, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Program, will develop and lead the IBD program at Swedish and across the Physician Enterprise Puget Sound (PEPS). Responsibilities : Develop a comprehensive, multidisciplinary IBD Program across Swedish and the Puget Sound and Washington State Accountabilities : Medical Director will be accountable to Executive Medical Director of Digestive Health Institute and Accountable Leader will hold regular meetings to monitor and review progress. Accountable Leader will conduct an annual evaluation of the Medical Director's performance and accomplishments. During the annual evaluation, the upcoming year objectives and goals will be determined and memorialized in an evaluation repository. Initial Term Objectives : Subsequent objectives will be updated annually in agreement between Medical Director and Accountable Leader, and will not require a contract amendment. Core Competencies : Skills and desire to guide the overall development of the program incorporating new technologies, treatments, procedures, and or research. Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills, including an ability to communicate with a wide variety of individuals

physicians, APCs, administrators, and support staff

recognizing different styles and cultures. Possesses good listening skills, taking other viewpoints into consideration and encouraging feedback, especially from those who might not otherwise participate. Able to gain consensus among multiple constituencies using effective negotiation and persuasive skills. Maintains flexibility and the ability to change direction on short notice. Prioritizes and works effectively under time constraints and pressure. Acts as a team player, balancing advocacy for one's own specialty / priorities and support of the greater goals for SHS, Swedish DHI and the institute / enterprise / department as a whole. Works collaboratively with Swedish DHI and institute / enterprise / departmental leadership to implement strategic goals. Core Duties and Responsibilities : 1. Provide guidance and leadership Foster an environment of teamwork and collaboration with the providers and staff, both in your department and as appropriate, organization wide. Provide effective leadership, by motivating staff and providers to produce excellence in their work both individually and as a team Create a positive work environment for all staff. Create timely and direct communication channels to deal with service, clinical or performance issues, ensuring prompt and appropriate resolution. Serve as a role model in setting standard of practice and performance. Promote and provide opportunities for both clinical and / or administrative staff professional development. 2. Accountabilities Working with accountable leader and dyad partner, develop objectives and associated goals that align with SHS mission and Swedish DHI strategic vision. Objectives and associated goals should be actionable and support the realization of the SHS strategic plan Achieves said goals On an annual basis, update objectives and goals with accountable leader and dyad partner based on previous year accomplishments and organizational needs and strategies. Partnership and engagement with Administrative Dyad Medical Director will provide clinical direction and oversight, and Administrative Dyad will provide operational leadership and business expertise Trust, respect, recognition of the partnership. Mutually accountable to dyad partner for collaborative decision making, planning, and execution of the work to be accomplished together. Dedicated communication with dyad partner to be conducted on a regular basis. 4. Monitor development and adherence to policies and procedures Provide medical direction and oversight for the development, implementation and compliance with appropriate program policies, procedures, and standards of care. Consult and participate actively in all compliance efforts, including but not limited to, standards and recommendations of the Joint Commission or DNV, applicable standards of relevant professional societies, and all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations. 5. Clinical Quality Champion development of best-in-class clinical quality and outcomes across the care continuum in accordance with national standards / benchmarks. Ensure alignment and execution of Providence Clinical Program Services Quality and / or Operating Metrics As appropriate and / or directed, serve or delegate participation in relevant Providence Clinical Program Services or system level functions Qualifications : Licensed Physician in the state of Washington Swedish Medical Center medical staff member in good standing Active Board Certification in relevant Specialty Active DEA Registration Compensation is between $350,000 and $475,000 per year. Where You'll Work Swedish Medical Group is an integrated team of more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice clinicians serving the greater Seattle area. As part of Swedish Health System, medical group providers benefit from centralized system support and a shared EMR (Epic). With easy access to seven Swedish Medical Center campuses, providers are able to serve northwest Washington residents with superior integrated, coordinated care. Where You'll Live Seattle is the Pacific Northwest's largest urban center, with a metro population of 3.25 million, and is home to world-class arts and entertainment, a robust economy and an outstanding school system. The city hugs Puget Sound and offers magnificent mountain views to the north, east and south. Home to the world's biggest tech giants, Seattle offers some of the highest minimum wages in the country, along with a notable music and arts scene, outdoor lifestyle and amazing coffee. Who You'll Work For Swedish is a comprehensive health network with a long history of excellence. The Seattle-based system operates five hospitals with more than 1,500 beds, and more than 115 primary and specialty care clinics. Part of the Providence family, Swedish is world-renowned for its innovative and ground-breaking diagnoses, treatments and medical research at its five award-winning institutes : cancer, digestive health, heart and vascular, neuroscience and orthopedic. Its mission is to improve the health and well-being of each person it serves. Equal Opportunity Employer including disability / veteran Job ID Number : 29772