Job Title: Medical Director, Outreach NICU (2400038M)
Description: The Medical Director will provide administrative and clinical leadership for Children's Hospital Outreach NICU program at VHC Health in Arlington, Virginia.
Primary responsibilities include overseeing the clinical operations of the Level III NICU at VHC, including clinical care of patients, maintaining up-to-date policies and procedures, and ensuring clear communication with stakeholders in Women and Infant's Care, as well as research, educational, and advocacy initiatives.
VHC Health is a community hospital with over 4500 deliveries/year.
The Level III NICU admits approximately 500 newborns/year from EGA 22 weeks through 42 weeks, with an average daily census of 19-20 infants.
Resources include Servo ventilators for conventional ventilation and NIPPV, HFOV, and iNO.
Infants requiring surgical intervention or extensive subspecialty support are transferred to the Sheik Zayed main campus Level IV NICU.
Qualifications: Minimum Education:
Medical Doctor (M.D.)
from an accredited medical school (Required).
Minimum Work Experience:
5 years of overall clinical practice (of which at least 3 years as a pediatric hospitalist or neonatologist) (Required).
2 years in a medical management role (Preferred).
Required Skills/Knowledge:
Knowledge of current principles, methods, and procedures for medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment in the area of expertise.
Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for medical care delivery.
Ability to function independently in evaluating patient problems and developing care plans.
Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students.
Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and compliance with legal and ethical standards.
Required Licenses and Certifications:
Fully licensed and credentialed attending staff category physician on the medical staff of Children's National Hospital (Required).
Board certified or eligible for board certification in primary practice specialty (Required).
Functional Accountabilities: Provide clinical services at Children's National Hospital approved outreach site(s) in an ethical, professional, and timely manner.Oversee the medical care team and manage direct patient care for a specified population; improve continuity of care and partnerships with community medical providers.Actively participate in family-centered care and communicate professionally and compassionately.Utilize the defined chain of command and escalation policies appropriately.Respond to team members and outside medical providers respectfully and in a timely manner.Foster a team approach to continuously improve patient and staff satisfaction.Commitment to Advocacy: Participate in advocacy initiatives.Contribute to public policy advancements promoting pediatric health.Teach patients and families about treatment and care enhancement techniques.Engage in health promotion and prevention programs.Commitment to Research: Conduct significant clinical and translational research.Review manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.Publish in scientific and management journals.Submit applications for research funding.Commitment to Education: Participate in medical education programs with colleagues and trainees.Provide timely feedback to trainees and ensure adequate orientation.Serve as a resource for information and share educational resources.Commitment to Quality & Compliance: Follow established bylaws, policies, and procedures.Complete all clinical documentation promptly.Participate in the development and revision of policies affecting medical practice.Administrative Accountabilities: Plan and develop evidence-based patient care programs.Direct operations and maintain communication with leadership.Prepare and maintain standard operating procedures.Business and Financial Accountabilities: Participate in financial planning and budget preparation.Review budget performance reports and develop action plans.Organizational Accountabilities:
Teamwork/Communication, Performance Improvement, Cost Management, Safety.
Primary Location:
Virginia Hospital Center, 1701 N George Mason Dr Arlington 22205-3698
Position Status: Regular - Full-Time
Salary Range: $200,000 - $600,000
Children's 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.
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