UR Emergency Physician: Jones ED Department Chief

Job description

University of Rochester: Office of the Provost: University of Rochester Medical Center: School of Medicine and Dentistry: Emergency Medicine

nSalary Range or Pay Grade

n33,280.00 - 500,000.00

nDescription

nThe University of Rochester, Department of Emergency Medicine, seeks a committed physician faculty member to lead the Emergency Department at Jones Memorial Hospital. The Chief would be a faculty member at the University of Rochester, a tertiary care teaching facility located in Rochester, NY, while serving as an attending physician and department chief at Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville, NY. Clinical responsibilities include patient care and teaching of residents and medical students. The Department Chief is invited to participate in monthly division meetings, assigned administrative functions and institutional committees as requested. Your employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a health screening exam, pre-placement TB test and your full cooperation in completing screening for the illegal use of drugs.

nThe University of Rochester is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

nPhysician duties as Department Chief of the Hospital Emergency Department shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

nnnDeveloping and implementing departmental quality improvement and peer review programs; also responsible for reviewing charts and provider performance in instances of quality and safety concerns - in conjunction with the hospital's Director of Quality.

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nnAdvising the hospital's administrative staff regarding policies, procedures and programs, both current and new, for the department.

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nnAdvising the hospital on the acquisition of equipment and supplies for the department.

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nnParticipating in relevant medical staff department and committee meetings as requested by the CEO or CMO (eg:Departmental Chiefs meetings; quarterly ED Multidisiplinary/QA meeting; medical executive committee).

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nnAssisting the hospital with the development, review and updating of its disaster plan.

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nnCooperating with the hospital in reducing costs associated with the provision services, while improving customer satisfaction and the quality of care rendered in the department.

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nnCoordinate with designated provider scheduler to ensure safe staffing at all times.

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nnWorking with hospital administration and other department chiefs organizing the delivery of services in the department and coordinating it with other hospital departments, programs and services.

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nnMaking recommendations to the hospital concerning medical staff appointment, reappointment, staff classification, delineation of clinical privileges and required levels of supervision for practitioners in the department; assist in interviewing and recruiting prospective ED providers.

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nnMaintaining a continuing review of the professional performance of all practitioners in the department, including but not limited to conformance of clinical practice to the scope of each practitioner's credentials, training and privileges.

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nnBeing responsible for the enforcement within the department of the bylaws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the hospital and its medical staff, as they may exist from time to time.

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nnCooperating with hospital administration and nursing staff in matters affecting patient care, including personnel and supplies.

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nnMeeting on a regular basis with the hospital's Medical Director/CMO and other personnel to discuss department organization, rules, regulations, policies and procedures, operations, performance concerns, problem solving and opportunities for improvement.

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n nQualifications

nCandidates must be Board certified (or Board eligible) in Emergency Medicine and have a NYS Medical License

nApplication Instructions

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nThe referenced pay range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the base range of compensation for this faculty position. Individual salaries will be determined within the job's salary range and established based on (but not limited to) market data, experience and expertise of the individual, and with consideration to related position salaries. Alignment of clinical incentive-based compensation may also be applicable and will be discussed during the hiring process.

nEqual Employment Opportunity Statement

nEOE, including disability/protected veterans

nThe University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University's Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create - and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Classes). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

Worksite address

rochester, NY, 14600, US

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