Anesthesiology - Vice Chair of Quality

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Vice Chair of Quality is a full-time member of Beverly Anesthesiology, Inc, reporting to the Co-Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology. In addition to providing clinical activities, the Vice Chair of Quality provides leadership, overall vision and direction of all aspects of quality. The Vice Chair will ensure that the Department of Anesthesiology provides the highest quality care in safe, timely, and patient centered manner. In addition, they will develop and expand continuous performance improvement through the setting of priorities, allocation of resources, oversight of policies and procedures, and setting and execution of strategic plans across the continuum of care. This position is involved in activities that support the Cedars-Sinai’s mission of quality patient care, research, education and training and quality services.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Programmatic/Administrative

• In collaboration with the Co-Chair of Anesthesiology, leads and implements effective quality strategic planning and assists with achieving departmental clinical and academic strategic departmental goals within the assigned areas of responsibilities.
• Develops, implements, and expands the performance improvement and quality engagement activities.
• Leads and partners with internal and external entities involved with quality, patient safety, analytics, resource utilization and evidence based medicine, and regulatory affairs.
• Assess and optimize the departmental quality and safety structure on an ongoing basis.
• Liaison with appropriate medical center leaders and faculty to set standards and expectations for performance improvement and quality services.
• At the discretion of the Department Co-Chairs:
• Represents the department by serving on boards and committees, attending meetings, presenting and participating in other activities as required.
• Directs and oversees department quality management activities and provide leadership and clinical direction in areas of assigned responsibilities.
• Offers consultation regarding recruitment, engagement, and employment of program staff as needed.
• Supports other leadership roles within the department.
• Ensures compliance with accrediting regulatory agencies, standards, policies, and procedures are defined by the hospital.
• Consults with other leadership in the development, implementation, and administration of policies and procedures to achieve short and long-range goals and objectives for all programs.
• Oversees and manages within the assigned areas, including staff peer review, privileging, proctoring, and mentoring.

**Qualifications**

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Medical Degree or equivalent
• Board Certification in Anesthesiology
• Unrestricted California license as Physician
• Medical Staff membership in accordance with requirements for same as specified in the CSMC and Medical Staff bylaws, rules and regulations.
• Eligible for recommendation to the appropriate academic rank and appointment.
• Minimum of five years of actively leading quality and safety initiatives
• Prior leadership experience is a required.

**About the Team**

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