Medical Director Population Health, Pediatrics

Major Responsibilities:
Collaborate with PHO Director, Field Advisors, Care Management, Pharmacy, Quality and other EPH teams on quality improvement, care management, patient safety/high reliability, utilization management, and/or pediatric value-based care, as it relates to functional area

Evaluates and provides input into the strategic planning related to the functional area in order to drive performance in strategic and operational objectives related to the functional area

Identify and develop action plans to address performance improvement gaps within PHO in partnership with PHO Medical Director, as it relates to functional area

Acts as an internal Physician consultant for functional area to medical groups, aligned PHO Physician members, and service lines and leads meetings in functional champion area(s) to align efforts

Participates on key system, EPH/APP and PSA committees and events to facilitate strategic alignment of functional area population health area of focus with systemwide initiatives, while leveraging existing data sources and technology, where applicable

Dedicated hours from partial FTE spent on scheduled, structured activities with adequate time spent for preparation and follow-up, as determined in collaboration with Regional Medical Director

Licensure:
Physician

Education/Experience Required:
Level of Education: Doctorate Degree Experience: Minimum of 7 years experience in the clinical practice of medicine and minimum of 1-3 years experience in medical management or academic medicine

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Exhibits a high level of personal integrity, fortitude and approach to problem-solving Possesses exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills Committed to service of patients, colleagues and team members Demonstrates leadership behaviors, including drives results, cultivates innovation, ensures accountability, exhibits courage, and builds effective teams Skilled in the ability to conduct difficult conversations, while effectively coaching and mentoring colleagues Posesses training/experience in quality improvement, utilization management, clinical variation, Clinical Risk Adjustment, provider education, patient engagement, pediatric value-based care and/or other population health priorities as it relates to functional area
License/Registration/Certification: • Unrestricted Illinois Physician and Surgeon license • Maintain Borad certification in ABMS-certified specialty/suspecialty Issued by (Governing Body): American Board of Medical Specialties

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.