Observation Medicine Medical Director

US Acute Care Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Observation Medicine Medical Director to lead and manage services at a top-ranked hospital in Houston. This role involves collaborating with hospital leadership, overseeing daily operations, and ensuring high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in emergency medicine and leadership, with a passion for improving patient experiences. Join a dynamic team in a vibrant city known for its rich culture and thriving healthcare environment, where your leadership will shape the future of patient care.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in hospital-based patient care.
• Previous administrative experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of the observation unit.
• Ensure quality patient experience by managing protocols.

Skills

Emergency Medicine

Leadership

Quality Assurance

Patient Care

Education

Board Certification in Emergency Medicine

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Hospital

Houston Methodist Hospital is the flagship hospital within the Houston Methodist system. Ranked as one of the top 20 hospitals in the country and the No. 1 hospital in Texas by U.S. News & World Report, the hospital takes pride in providing patient-centered care for not only Texans but international patients as well. Houston Methodist Hospital has also been a national leader throughout the COVID-19 pandemic in research and offerings of innovative treatments.

Observation Unit

• OBS Volume: 13,000
• OBS Beds: 28
• Staffing Model:
• 36 hours of APP coverage
• 6 hours of physician coverage
• Seasoned nursing staff
• Top 5 Health System in the Nation
  

Hospital

Houston Methodist Hospital is the flagship hospital within the Houston Methodist system. Ranked as one of the top 20 hospitals in the country and the No. 1 hospital in Texas by U.S. News & World Report, the hospital takes pride in providing patient-centered care for not only Texans but international patients as well. Houston Methodist Hospital has also been a national leader throughout the COVID-19 pandemic in research and offerings of innovative treatments.

Community

The style-savvy residents of the country’s fourth-largest city and third-largest county (Harris) know there’s no place quite like Houston. With more than 2.2 million residents, the city attracts visitors and transplants with a wonderful mix of world-class arts, booming business, pro sports, and award-winning cuisine. As the rest of the country discovers what locals have known all along, Houston is finally enjoying the recognition it deserves.

Other USACS services at this location

Emergency Department

• ED Volume: 51,000
• ED Beds: 67
• 7 intake-dedicated beds
• Staffing Model:
• 50 hours of physician coverage (M-F); 44 hours Sat/Sun
• 38 hours of APP coverage (M-F); 18 hours Sat/Sun
• 9- or 10-hour APP shifts
• Scribe coverage available
• Separate psych ED covered by ED team
• Academic/General Medical and Surgical
• EMR: Epic
  

About USACS

As an Observation Medicine Medical Director with USACS, you’ll be responsible for managing observation medicine services by collaborating with the hospital and nursing leadership while offering support to your physician staff. As a leader for both the hospital and US Acute Care Solutions, you will influence broad company decisions and help facilitate the development of new leaders.

Job Details

• Oversee day-to-day management of the unit
• Provide leadership in the operations of the unit
• Responsible for peer review, quality assurance, provider staffing
• Assure quality patient experience by managing protocols and complaints
• Practice Clinically
  
  

Administrative Responsibilities

• Lead and organize all meetings to represent the Observation Unit
• Responsible for the supervision on the onsite Physician Staff by managing the day to day responsibilities of these clinicians
• Report to the National Director of Observation Services
• Maintain improvement plans for any area not meeting expected benchmarks
• Investigate quality referrals from the hospital quality committee
  
  

Requirements

• Board certified in Emergency Medicine
• A minimum of 3 years experience caring for hospital based patients
• Previous administrative experience desirable

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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