Details Specialty: Quality and Population HealthSchedule: 1.0 FTE, Monday - FridayCall Schedule:  There is no on call responsibility.Practice Detail: They will work collaboratively with physicians, system and regional leadership, hospital leadership teams, and staff to ensure our medical group meets its goals and objectives. EMR System: EPICFacility: Ascension Wisconsin MarketLocation: Glendale, WIThis job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Population (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.
Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

 

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Responsibilities

Plan and direct medical policies and programs. Define and achieve financial targets in support of business goals; evaluate organizational functions and structure to best determine the allocation and utilization of services.

Facilitate strategic clinical relationships with physicians. Work with leadership to develop a strategic plan for growth of clinical practice.Ensure that clinical programs are in compliance with governmental and regulatory requirements.Implement utilization review and quality improvement systems. Implement educational programs and offerings.May provide medical services to patients in an assigned area.Prepare annual operating budget for assigned service areas.Consult with planning and operations leadership in new program development. Supervise any assigned medical/resident programs.The position reports directly to the CMO of AMG WI and will partner with their operations dyad partner.

The Medical Director of Quality and Population Health will have the responsibility for planning, directing, and coordinating initiatives around:

Quality & Safety in alignment with Ascension WI CMO Service & Satisfaction Operational Excellence Growth Continuum of Care development Branding and Marketing Physician Network Development

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

5-10 years of progressive leadership experience in population health management as well as quality.Excellent physician relations skills and proven experience growing service line volume in a multi-facility health system.Skills in relationship development and collaboration across a matrix environment to establish a shared vision and strategy for quality and population healthProven effective and innovative business development expertise, experience, and skills gained within an organization known for leading-edge program development in an organization committed to care excellence.Entrepreneurial mindset geared toward the creation, execution and continuous improvement of a new care management model from the ground upA strong customer focus The ability to develop short and long-term goals and plans; program evaluation; and budget preparation and ensures the services and programs are provided by the department to achieve quality standards.Demonstrated ability to analyze market research data designed to provide relevant information for decision-making and strategic planning.Excellent communication skills- written, verbal, presentation, listening- and the confidence to represent the organization in both formal and informal settings.A leadership style which emphasizes personal accountability and visibility within the system and within the community.A firm commitment to an understanding of delivering high quality healthcare services with an unparalleled commitment to customer service as a necessary component for success.Ability to build an organizational culture which embraces compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence to support achieving the quadruple aim of the organization. knowledge of population health operations in managed care, including quality management, outcomes, provider network, claims, financial management, care management policies, disease state and population management, members’ rights and responsibilities, and the ability to quickly understand and assess program compliance.

 

The ideal candidate will be a clinical leader and content expert in quality measures, population health operations, case and population management, and experience working with a clinically integrated network and ACO. The candidate must exhibit strong team leadership, project management and organizational skills, as well as credibility with clinicians and medical group leadership. Is able to create and execute the implementation plan to deliver a strong care management model and engage network providers in positive trends and improving overall population quality and cost outcomes. Will provide strategic clinical oversight of all value based agreements in the Wisconsin market.

 

Works with key members of the population health management team on the ongoing development and implementation of operational processes, strategic initiatives, policies and procedures used in delivery of care management services, as well as the ongoing integrated population analytics to manage and drive care management and other PHM workflows.

 

Focus on the ongoing management and outcomes driven performance improvement of the population health initiatives/programs in conjunction with  the operations dyad director and other clinical teams. The dyad team  is responsible for developing and implementing multi-disciplinary performance improvement teams that focus on identifying root causes to lagging performance metrics and then identifying, prioritizing, and implementing solutions aimed at improving program outcomes.

 

Focus on resolving staff issues, completes performance reviews, assists in the development, implementation and monitoring of quality and compliance activities, assists in the reviewing and revising department standards and policies and coordinates the orientation of new employees to the department. Will continuously work at identifying gaps in staff education and work with staff to close gaps.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

One or more of the following required:
Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.Podiatrist credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Optometry (OD) or Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) required.
Additional Preferences

Will only consider an MD or DO.

Maintaining some clinical practice (10% 30%) preferred. 

 

 

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Wisconsin has been providing rewarding careers to healthcare professionals since 1848. Operating 17 hospital campuses and over 100 related healthcare facilities from Racine to Appleton, you will find opportunities that allow you to create a career path you love, all while delivering compassionate, personalized care to the communities we serve.

 

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

 

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

 

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