The Department of Pediatrics at the Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) seeks a General Pediatrics Medical and Quality Director to oversee an outpatient clinic's operations, an educational program, quality, and value-based performance metrics. Lead and oversee initiatives aimed at the development and implementation of innovative quality improvement, patient flow and access, and value based care metric improvement processes and strategies. Join our team of general pediatricians providing clinical care for more than 12,000 infants, children, and adolescents, while leading quality improvement efforts and directing efficient operations of the General Pediatrics and Adolescent Health Clinic at Doernbecher. We value multidisciplinary collaboration, family-centered care principles, and excellence in communication with families and referring providers.

Opportunity Highlights

• Step into an academic leadership position with the potential for broader leadership opportunities in the future, allowing for career advancement and professional development
• Take charge of overseeing operations and ensuring the smooth functioning of the healthcare unit. Work collaboratively with leadership across Departments serving on committees dedicated to the development and implementation of QI process improvement initiatives, value based care metric efficiencies, and other innovative process improvement strategies and processes.
• Applicants with an interest in value based care metrics, clinical operations, flow and access, quality improvement, population health, informatics, digital health, and innovation highly desired.
• The General Pediatrics Division is extensively involved in providing and leading educational endeavors for medical students and pediatric residents—Pediatric Residency Program includes 18 residents per year—More than half of Oregon’s practicing pediatricians trained at Doernbecher
• Contribute to the organization's commitment to excellence by driving efforts in maintaining high-quality healthcare delivery and adherence to value-based metrics
• Oregon stands out for its innovative approaches to reimbursement, Medicaid, and value-based reimbursement, providing a unique and progressive environment compared to other states
• Grow and further develop an established program with institutional and departmental support
• Join the OHSU Primary Care Consortium, a robust network that fosters collaboration and offers opportunities for shared learning, resources, and greater influence in the healthcare landscape
• Be part of a prestigious academic organization located in the picturesque Pacific Northwest of Portland, Oregon
• OSHU is ranked a Best Medical School in the US (US News)

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