Title : MIS-Complex Hernia/Abdominal Wall Surgeon

Location: Evanston, Illinois

A Brief Overview:
The purpose of the Physician FPA is to provide medical direction for the Hospice patient care program according to Hospice policy and procedure. This position reports to the Vice President, Home Services. This position is 55% Health Information Technology, 25% Accountable Care Organization, 20% Medical Group practicing physician.

What you will do:

Follows hospital defined policies.Makes recommendations for policy changes pertaining to HIT as business needs change, and applications are enhanced.Clinical Lead for Total Population Health - tools, functionality, and workflowsClinical Lead as assigned for analytics projects including care gap and quality reporting, and risk stratification for care management programs.Clinical consultant as needed for Epic EMR workflows, providing clinical support for workflow design to ensure it meets operational requirements.Clinical consultant as needed for Digital Health regarding tools, functionality, and workflows to promote patient engagement.Participate in the primary care focused ACO Leakage Workgroup; Coordinate ACO leakage activities.Perform the role of the primary physician link between Population Health and VBC initiatives.Develop and drive VBC strategies focused on: Network loyalty/catchment, Care Model Optimization, Care Standardization, and Utilization ManagementWork in conjunction with CQTO, IPA Medical Director and MD Leadership to develop, implement and manage Physician VBC reporting, Tiering Methodology, and Academic DetailingParticipate in the development of High Performing Network Criteria, Timing/Plan and ManagementAs necessary, in partnership with Quality, determine quality measures based on external benchmarks and internal efforts.All duties and responsibilities assigned under the NorthShore Medical GroupMaintains department records, reports, and files as required.Attend departmental meetings as required.Enhances professional development through participation in educational programs, current literature reviews, in-services, meetings, and workshops.Promotes the goals, expectations, and policies of the department and organization and represents the department in appropriate clinical and administrative meetings. Demonstrating this ability and achieving a win / win solution while ensuring HIT goals and strategies is a requirement.Carry a pager at all times unless alternative coverage is arranged.Adheres to NorthShore and HIT policies and procedures.Takes on specific tasks as assigned by senior management

What you will need:

Doctorate Medicine Required5+ Years of experience with Practicing physician in the areas of: EMR optimization, clinical informatics and Total Population HealthStrong leadership characteristics and demonstrates self-confidence and is always able to articulate issues.Ability to plan, direct and coordinate all activities of assigned initiatives with minimal supervision.Demonstrated ability in representing the HIT department, its strategies and policies in appropriate administrative and clinical meetings.Demonstrate a high degree of motivation.Is committed to excellence, moderated where appropriate with business sense and practicality.Has a client service mentality and orientation and a bias for action.Possesses managerial skills that empower and develop others; is sensitive to others and fosters teamwork.Demonstrates stewardship in the application of ethics and the use of resources. Is sensitive to social and cultural issues.Project management proficiencyAbility to work and communicate effectively with all levels of management throughout the organization(s) being supported.Ability to interface, creating a positive working relationship, with HIT related organizational divisions external to NorthShore.Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills and the expertise to translate clinical and technical terminology into terms understandable by management, department heads and performance level personnel.An understanding of the healthcare applications suite and their place in the acute care, physician, ambulatory and ancillary settings.Ability to solve highly complex organizational, operational and people problems.Excellent troubleshooting, debugging and problem-solving skillsBoard Certified RequiredState License Required

Benefits:

Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and DevelopmentVarious Medical, Dental, and Vision optionsCMEWellness Program PlansHealth Savings and Flexible Spending Account OptionsRetirement Options with Company MatchPaid Time OffCommunity Involvement Opportunities

How to apply:

Applicants are encouraged to apply directly to this job posting or submit your letter of interest to: Marlon Cook, Sr. Physician Recruiter mcook@northshore.org