Administration opening: Tyler, TX
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Medical Director
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Tyler, Texas, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
4/15/24
Administration - Department of Medicine Inaugural Vice Chair Opening in TX
- Located in Tyler, TX
- Full-time, permanent position
- Administrative & Clinical
Background:
The vision of the Department of Medicine is to promote the health and quality of life of residents in East Texas by providing exceptional clinical care, conducting transformative research, and promoting excellent clinical education. Our clinical mission is to expand access to high-quality healthcare in East Texas. Currently, the Department consists of 97 faculty across multiple divisions. Faculty in the Department provide care to more than 175,000 individual patients each year across both the inpatient and outpatient setting. These clinical activities support our educational mission to develop a diverse and representative healthcare workforce focused on reducing health disparities in East Texas. Currently, we offer post-graduate training for internal medicine residents and fellows in cardiology, hematology/oncology, pulmonary/critical care, and gastroenterology. The new School of Medicine welcomes its first incoming class in July, 2023.
Position Summary:
- The Inaugural Vice Chair will report directly to the Department Chair.
- Develop a Departmental strategy to expand clinical service lines in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. The Vice Chair will work closely with the Chair and Division Chiefs to develop and implement a clinical faculty recruitment strategy to support our expanding clinical enterprise.
- Work with the Chair, Leadership (Chief Medical Officer, Medical Directors, and Senior Clinical Administrators), and Program Directors to promote engagement of faculty, fellows, residents, and students with quality improvement priorities.
- Develop strategies to promote population health through creative ambulatory quality improvement initiatives.
- Work closely with ambulatory clinical administrators, staff, and clinical faculty to promote effective outpatient clinical operations.
- Maintain a clinical practice with both inpatient and outpatient responsibilities within the Department.
Preferred Knowledge & Qualifications:
- Knowledge and understanding of current trends in clinical medicine, including physician hospital relations, physician practice models, quality improvement processes, and clinical information systems.
- A record of improving quality and safety in a complex health system.
- Demonstrated leadership and communication skills; the ideal candidate is a strong motivator and coach, counselor, and negotiator in achieving the vision and goals set for the Department.
- A commitment to service within the community.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching and educational leadership in diverse learning environments.
- Evidence of successful mentoring skills.
- Strong organization and process-management skills.
- Demonstrated administrative effectiveness.
- A commitment to and active participation in medical, graduate student, and postdoctoral education.
- A commitment to support efforts to promote a climate of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of the Department.
- The highest integrity and personal ethics.
Recruitment Package may include:
- CME Allowance and Paid Malpractice Coverage
- Sign-on bonus, Relocation allowance, and Residency Stipend available
- Medical debt assistance & Consultative services by Navigate Student Loans
- Competitive medical, dental, vision, pharmacy and retirement plans
- Marketing + practice growth assistance
- Potential Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
About Tyler, TX:
Charming brick streets. Antique shops and unique specialty stores. Crystal-clear lakes. Challenging golf courses and scenic campgrounds. Tyler, Texas has something for everyone. Centrally located in Northeast Texas, Tyler is a hub for the region and easily accessible to several major cities.
- Fastest growing region in Texas
- Population of over 100,000 (233,00 in the Tyler metropolitan area)
- Outstanding area public and private schools
- Small-town comforts with easy proximity to metropolitan cities
- Fun attractions including Tyler Rose Garden, local vineyards, and Caldwell Zoo
- A family-oriented lifestyle
- Affordable housing and low cost of living w/ home options from lakefront or historical to modern
- No State Income Tax