Physiatry Leadership Opportunity in ConnecticutSystem Chief of Physical Medicine RehabilitationHartford HealthCare Medical GroupHartford HealthCare HHC the largest health care system in Connecticut with seven acute care hospitals including Hartford Hospital an bed tertiary academic medical center is seeking a highly skilled Physiatrist with leadership experience to serve as System Chief of Physical Medicine Rehabilitation This position is responsible for overseeing the clinical academic research and administrative operations of the Division of Physical Medicine system wide The System Chief provides strategic direction managing staff ensuring high quality patient care and driving clinical and educational initiatives within the specialty of Physical Medicine Key ResponsibilitiesClinical LeadershipProvide expert care including consultation diagnosis and treatment of function disordersOversee and ensure the quality of inpatient and ambulatory clinical services delivered by the departmentContinue to develop an inpatient Physical Medicine service alongside the Physical medicine Medical director of inpatient services including recruitment and training of staff establishing protocols and proceduresEstablish and maintain clinical protocols guidelines and standards to ensure best practices and evidence based careEngage in direct patient care acting as a clinical role model for other staffPartner as the Medical Director of the Rehabilitation Network to guide rehabilitation policesprocedureseducation Administrative ManagementDevelop and implement the strategic goals and objectives for the department in alignment with the organizationrsquos missionOversee budgeting financial planning and resource allocation for the department alongside practice administratordirector Supervise and evaluate the performance of Physical Medicine physicians and advanced practitionersManage departmental workflow schedules and staffing to ensure efficient and effective service delivery alongside practice administratordirectorAcademic and Research LeadershipProvide oversight of the Physical Medicine Residency program alongside Residency Program Director and Associate Program Director and collaborate with the faculty at the University of ConnecticutPromote and support research activities within the department fostering a culture of scientific inquiry and innovationEncourage and facilitate participation in clinical trials research projects and publicationsLead educational initiatives for medical students residents fellows and staff providing mentorship and teaching opportunities alongside Physical Medicine residency program director and Associate program director Collaborate with academic institutions to develop training programs and foster partnershipsQuality ImprovementMonitor and evaluate patient care services and outcomes implementing quality improvement initiativesEnsure compliance with regulatory standards and accreditation requirementsLead efforts to implement new technologies treatments and best practices within Physical MedicineCollaboration and CommunicationWork closely with other departments specialties institutes and regional hospital leadership to improve interdisciplinary care and patient outcomesRepresent the Physical Medicine division in medical group hospital committees meetings and external forums Foster a collaborative inclusive and positive work environment that encourages teamwork and professional growthPatient AdvocacyAdvocate for patient needs and access to Physical Medicine servicesAddress patient concerns and ensure high standards of patient satisfaction and safetyQualificationsEducation MD or DO degree with board certification in Physical Medicine RehabilitationExperienceAt least years of experience practicing as a Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Physician with a minimum of years in a leadership or management roleSkillsStrong leadership and management skillsExcellent communication interpersonal and organizational abilitiesExperience in research clinical trials or academic teaching is highly desirableLicensure Valid and unrestricted medical license to practice in CTLocated within close proximity to Boston and New York City Connecticut offers you and your family access to a lifestyle that is second to none Enjoy the finest schools in the nation four beautiful seasons of recreational activities and options to live at the shore in leafy suburbs or in vibrant urban areas To learn more about this leadership opportunity please contact Pam Lasser Physician Recruiter at pamelalasserhhchealthorg or calltext Pam at Physiatry Leadership Opportunity in ConnecticutSystem Chief of Physical Medicine RehabilitationHartford HealthCare Medical GroupHartford HealthCare HHC the largest health care system in Connecticut with seven acute care hospitals including Hartford Hospital an bed tertiary academic medical center is seeking a highly skilled Physiatrist with leadership experience to serve as System Chief of Physical Medicine Rehabilitation This position is responsible for overseeing the clinical academic research and administrative operations of the Division of Physical Medicine system wide The System Chief provides strategic direction managing staff ensuring high quality patient care and driving clinical and educational initiatives within the specialty of Physical Medicine Key ResponsibilitiesClinical LeadershipProvide expert care including consultation diagnosis and treatment of function disordersOversee and ensure the quality of inpatient and ambulatory clinical services delivered by the departmentContinue to develop an inpatient Physical Medicine service alongside the Physical medicine Medical director of inpatient services including recruitment and training of staff establishing protocols and proceduresEstablish and maintain clinical protocols guidelines and standards to ensure best practices and evidence based careEngage in direct patient care acting as a clinical role model for other staffPartner as the Medical Director of the Rehabilitation Network to guide rehabilitation policesprocedureseducation Administrative ManagementDevelop and implement the strategic goals and objectives for the department in alignment with the organizationrsquos missionOversee budgeting financial planning and resource allocation for the department alongside practice administratordirector Supervise and evaluate the performance of Physical Medicine physicians and advanced practitionersManage departmental workflow schedules and staffing to ensure efficient and effective service delivery alongside practice administratordirectorAcademic and Research LeadershipProvide oversight of the Physical Medicine Residency program alongside Residency Program Director and Associate Program Director and collaborate with the faculty at the University of ConnecticutPromote and support research activities within the department fostering a culture of scientific inquiry and innovationEncourage and facilitate participation in clinical trials research projects and publicationsLead educational initiatives for medical students residents fellows and staff providing mentorship and teaching opportunities alongside Physical Medicine residency program director and Associate program director Collaborate with academic institutions to develop training programs and foster partnershipsQuality ImprovementMonitor and evaluate patient care services and outcomes implementing quality improvement initiativesEnsure compliance with regulatory standards and accreditation requirementsLead efforts to implement new technologies treatments and best practices within Physical MedicineCollaboration and CommunicationWork closely with other departments specialties institutes and regional hospital leadership to improve interdisciplinary care and patient outcomesRepresent the Physical Medicine division in medical group hospital committees meetings and external forums Foster a collaborative inclusive and positive work environment that encourages teamwork and professional growthPatient AdvocacyAdvocate for patient needs and access to Physical Medicine servicesAddress patient concerns and ensure high standards of patient satisfaction and safetyQualificationsEducation MD or DO degree with board certification in Physical Medicine RehabilitationExperienceAt least years of experience practicing as a Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Physician with a minimum of years in a leadership or management roleSkillsStrong leadership and management skillsExcellent communication interpersonal and organizational abilitiesExperience in research clinical trials or academic teaching is highly desirableLicensure Valid and unrestricted medical license to practice in CTLocated within close proximity to Boston and New York City Connecticut offers you and your family access to a lifestyle that is second to none Enjoy the finest schools in the nation four beautiful seasons of recreational activities and options to live at the shore in leafy suburbs or in vibrant urban areas To learn more about this leadership opportunity please contact Pam Lasser Physician Recruiter at pamelalasserhhchealthorg or calltext Pam at QualificationsEducation MD or DO degree with board certification in Physical Medicine RehabilitationExperienceAt least years of experience practicing as a Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Physician with a minimum of years in a leadership or management roleSkillsStrong leadership and management skillsExcellent communication interpersonal and organizational abilitiesExperience in research clinical trials or academic teaching is highly desirableLicensure Valid and unrestricted medical license to practice in CTQualificationsEducation MD or DO degree with board certification in Physical Medicine RehabilitationExperienceAt least years of experience practicing as a Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Physician with a minimum of years in a leadership or management roleSkillsStrong leadership and management skillsExcellent communication interpersonal and organizational abilitiesExperience in research clinical trials or academic teaching is highly desirableLicensure Valid and unrestricted medical license to practice in CT