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University of Michigan Chief Clinical Officer - Adult Hospitals in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Chief Clinical Officer - Adult Hospitals
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Summary
TheChiefClinicalOfficerfor Adult Hospitals (CCO)reportsto the Executive Director of University of Michigan Medical Group and Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs , and partners with the Chief Operating Officer for Adult Hospitals (COO) and the Chief Nursing Officer for Adult Hospitals (CNO) for overall performance and management of the Adult Hospitals including University Hospital, the Frankel Cardiovascular Center, and the D. Dan and Betty Kahn Pavilion.This physician will be appointed by the Executive Director of University of Michigan Medical Group and Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs and will have a secondary reporting relationship to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO).
The primary responsibility for this senior level management position is to provide clinical operational leadershiprelatedtoallclinicalprocesses,systemsandpracticesfocusedonimprovingsafety,quality, timeliness, financial stewardship and people in Adult Hospitals, including oversight (in partnership with the CNO UH/CVC) of the Adult Hospitals MPLAN Program. The CCO Adult Hospitals will coordinate these activities with the overall UMHS safety and quality priorities. The CCO Adult Hospitals will guide management of patient placement and physician leadership for patient flow and process improvement.
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your CV. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Organizational Relationships
Has a direct reporting relationship to the Executive Director of University of Michigan Medical Group and Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs and a secondary reporting relationship to the University of Michigan Health System Chief Medical Officer.
ActsasliaisonwithAdult Hospitalsphysicianleaderstoidentify, resolveandappropriately communicate safety, quality and care delivery issues.
PartnerswiththeCOOAdult HospitalsandtheCNOAdult Hospitals,andcollaborateswiththe Department Chairs,ServiceChiefs,Administrators,and otherUMHSleadershiptoeffectivelyexecutethe UMHS and Adult Hospitals strategic priorities.
In partnership with the CNO Adult Hospitals, provides functional and administrative oversight of MPLAN units and collaborates with the Senior Director and Medical Director for Care ManagementinevaluatingandimprovingtheCareManagementProgram.
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
2:1 Match on retirement savings
Responsibilities*
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
Fundamental responsibilities
Provide leadership and foster opportunities for professional growth and development for medical directors.
Fulfills duties assigned by the UMMG Executive Director and CMO.
Acts as the CMO in the absence of the UMHS CMO as requested.
Attends key leadership meetings for Adult Hospitals.
In close collaboration with the CNO Adult Hospitals and COO Adult Hospitals, guides management of patient flow, including developing systems to facilitate appropriate acceptance, improve intra-hospital transfers, adjudicate between services, and manage high occupancy for best patient-care outcomes.
Program & Clinical Management
Providesleadership withtheCNOAdult Hospitalsinallprogrammaticimprovementsandcapacityexpansions.
Resolves clinical and operational problems of assigned areas consulting with administrators, nursingleaders,servicechiefsandpatientcarestaffutilizinganinterest-basedproblem-solvingapproach.
In partnership with the CNO Adult Hospitals, actively leads quality and patient care initiatives and improvements that support organizational priorities.
In partnership with ACCO's provide direct and indirect supervision of the MPLANmedicaldirectors toaccomplishdesignatedoutcomesinpatient care, safety and quality.
Activelyrepresentsandleadsphysicianfocusonsafety,quality,patient experience,financialstewardship and people through:
Hospital operations
Patient flow
Unit-based workflows
Capital planning
Practitioner compliance with operational procedures, rules and regulations (e.g. coding, documentation)
IncircumstanceswhereaconsensusdecisioncannotbereachedtheChiefClinicalOfficerretains reserve powertobe the final arbiteranddecisionmaker forclinicaloperationaldecisions withinAdult Hospitals.
Financial Management
Providesinputonphysician workforceplanning,allocationofspace,andfiscalandmaterialresources.
Sharesdecision-makingandaccountabilitywithCNOAdult Hospitalsondeterminingprioritiesfor capital and operational budgets of assigned clinical/programmatic areas.
Participatesonplanningteamstodetermineandimplementimprovementsinhospitalfacilities, including construction or renovation of structures and purchase of major equipment.
Performance Improvement
Utilizesadata-basedapproachand facilitatesinnovation andcreativityinthedevelopmentof new initiatives to support ongoing performance improvement and organizational change
ActivelyparticipatesasamemberoftheAdult Hospitalsexecutiveteaminstrategicplanning,policy formulation,programmaticdevelopment,facilityplanning,problem-solving,qualityandcost improvement initiatives and the implementation of patient and family-centered care.
Activelyengagesandsupportsteambuildingandeffectiveteamworkwithindepartmentaland institutional teams.
Essential Functions
Works withtheCMO, the Office of Patient Experience and the CNO and COOtoimprovethequalityofthepatientexperienceinAdult Hospitals.
ServesasakeymemberoftheOfficeofClinicalAffairsleadershipteam.
Directsandleadsmultiplecomplexworkstreams.
Workscollaborativelyinateamenvironment,continuallyaddressingongoingandnewissues, while also exercising appropriate autonomy when needed to meet job requirements.
Works alongside the CNO Adult Hospitals and other allied health professions across domains with management,staffandclinicians,requiringthedevelopmentofrapportandthemaintenanceof professional relationships.Internal contacts include all levels of management and staff.
Activelyparticipatesintrainingandseminarsrelatedtorelevantprofessionaland/orleadership development opportunities.
Required Qualifications*
Licensure/Certification:
Eligible for a faculty appointment in the University of Michigan Medical School
Active Medical Staff Member
Board-certified
Experience:
Progressively responsible experience in leadership and management of health care delivery and a history of successful execution of initiatives.
Progressively responsible administrative experience in programmatic strategic planning, implementation and evaluation within a complex academic medical environment.
Skills/Abilities:
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, as demonstrated by the ability to work effectively with nursing partners, individuals and/or teams across disciplines.
Demonstrated skill in change management
Credible, assertive, self-motivated practicing physician
Confident, ability to convey vision
Skilled at data management and analytics
Skilled in management principles, practices and methods
Additional Information
Performance Evaluation
Tobedetermined,basedonidentificationoftheCCO'sassessmentmetrics.
Compensation
Tobedetermined,basedoncandidate'squalificationsandappropriatebenchmarks.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
248252
Working Title
Chief Clinical Officer - Adult Hospitals
Job Title
CHIEF CLIN OFR - MEDICAL GROUP
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Medical School
Department
MM UMMG Faculty Benefits Appt.
Posting Begin/End Date
4/30/2024 - 5/24/2024
Career Interest
Academic/Administrative Ungraded
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