Job Summary
Job Description
OVERVIEW
System Medical Director’s primary responsibility is to care for patients by building highly reliable, high performing clinical teams and producing effective outcomes for patients and the organization. The System Medical Director is responsible for providing leadership to all Hospital Medicine Medical Directors at multiple hospital sites within a Hospital System. They collaborate with the Regional APP Director, Medical Directors, nursing leadership, hospital medical staff, and hospital administration. As the leader they are accountable for key performance metrics and creating an inclusive work environment. As the senior leader they provide performance coaching, recognition, and career guidance to their site leaders and they are accountable for creating a pipeline of talent for the organization.
DETAILS
Position will cover:
- Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
- Ascension Seton Hays
- Ascension Seton Highlands
- Ascension Seton Williamson
- Ascension Seton Northwest
- Ascension Seton Southwest
Benefits
- Financial Benefits
- Equity ownership for all full-time physicians
- Industry-leading 10% company funded 401(k)
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and Rx coverage
- Short- and long-term disability (own occupation)
- Annual CME/BEA (Business Expense Account)
- Medical Malpractice with tail and litigation support
- Pioneering Paid Military Leave
- Groundbreaking 100% Paid Parental Leave
- Student loan refinancing as low as 2.99%
- Intangible Benefits
- Location flexibility and career stability of a national group
- National Clinical Governance Board (NCGB) of internally elected clinicians
- Clinical Management Tools (CMTs)
- Center for Emergency Medical Education (CEME)
- 24/7/365 live physician support
- USACS Orientation and Assemblies
- Professional Development Programs including: Scholars (Leadership Training), Efficiency Academy, and Engagement & Experience Academy
- Internal USACS traveling physicians
COMMUNITY
Austin is the capital of Texas, but it is better known to many as the “Live Music Capital of the World.” With vibrant entertainment and culture, inspiring cuisine and stunning outdoor settings, it's no wonder that Austin is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan regions in the nation. Nature trails, lakes, parks, and wilderness preserves offer exceptional recreational opportunities. The Austin area’s high-tech industry blends seamlessly with popular events such as the Austin City Limits Music Festival, SXSW, and the Formula One United States Grand Prix. The University of Texas, one of the largest universities in the nation, offers world-class arts and sporting events year-round.
Qualifications
• Medical Degree
• Medical Board Certification
• State Medical License
• Federal Medical License
Preferred
• IM or FM Residency Training, or other training as applicable
• ABIM or ABFM Board Certification or other Certification as applicable – active
• Scholars Program
• 2+ years physician leadership experience.
Skills
• Ability to work effectively with staff, management, patients, public, physicians, and external agencies.
• Ability to exercise initiative, problem solving, and decision-making in emergency situations.
• Ability to maintain patience and composure in difficult situations.
• Ability to perform in a multi-task environment.
• Ability to maintain clinical knowledge and skills.
• Ability and stamina to work in a stressful, fast-paced environment.
• Skill in clinical practice and maintenance of such skills.
• Skill in written and verbal communication with colleagues, management, patients and the public.
• Skill in gathering and reporting information.
• Skill in working with various electronic medical record systems.