Northwestern Medicine: Medical Director, Occupational Health

Description

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Provides Medical leadership for the service or department in area of expertise, assisting with establishing standards of care and developing programs to improve clinical outcomes and quality of service.

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Responsible for advancing the goals of NM with regards to quality, safety, patient satisfaction, operations and other key performance indicators, as well financial targets within the service area. These goals will be reviewed annually by the Medical Director’s Manager.

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Responsible for attending requested and required hospital meetings, including regularly scheduled meetings with other administrative leaders in their area.

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Collaborates and communicates effectively with other administrative leaders, as well as all team members to assure consistency across the department.

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Qualifications

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Current Illinois medical license in good standing.

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Shall be qualified by training, experience, interest, demonstrated current ability, and board certification in the clinical area covered by the department.

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Must be knowledgeable about working with an adult population ranging from adolescent to geriatric, including patients with communications barriers, sensory impairment, and physical limitations, including but not limited to developmental, mobility, vision or hearing impairments

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Must be able to identify appropriate measures and accommodations to meet the needs of the patient in their age category.

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Must be able to communicate and interact effectively with patients and family members to resolve issues.

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Possess strong interpersonal skills, excellent clinical judgment and quality assessment skills

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Equal Opportunity

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Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

About Northwestern Medicine

At Northwestern Medicine, we know that diversity makes us better, and we are committed to cultivating a workforce as diverse as the patients we serve. In an inclusive environment, every interaction with patients, families and co-workers has the potential to make a profound impact — on them and on you.Northwestern Medicine is a leading integrated academic health system where the patient comes first. No matter where you work at Northwestern Medicine, you will be an integral part of our relentless quest to deliver better health care. Within our facilities, our quest for better includes world-class medical care and groundbreaking research. Beyond our walls, it includes building better communities across Chicagoland together with our community partners. To learn more about our community initiatives, visit nm.org/community.In addition to competitive compensation, we offer an excellent benefits package. This includes a continuing medical education allowance, paid time off, well-being fund, 401k, paid parental leave, malpractice insurance and much more. Moreover, we will provide financial stability and administrative support so you can focus on your passion – practicing medicine.