Pediatric Emergency Medicine Director

Dolly Parton Children's Hospital; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Dolly Parton Children's Hospital is seeking a Director in Pediatric Emergency Medicine in Knoxville, TN. You will lead clinical operations, drive quality and safety initiatives, and mentor physicians and APPs across the department.

Responsibilities include strategic growth, program development, and collaboration with hospital leadership to improve patient outcomes and patient experience in the PED setting.

Qualifications

• Education: MD or DO with Pediatric Residency and Fellowship in Pediatric Emergency Medicine.
• Licensure: Active, unrestricted medical licensure by the Tennessee Department of Health.
• Board Certification: Board Certified in Pediatric Emergency Medicine.
• Experience: Leadership & Administrative Experience, 3+ years preferred.
• Skills: Strong communication, leadership, and guiding a pediatric department’s mission, quality and goals.

Responsibilities

• Review departmental operational metrics and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor key clinical performance indicators: length of stay, door-to-provider times, LWBS, admissions and transfers, return visits, patient safety events.
• Partner with nursing and administrative leadership to improve patient flow, throughput, and resource utilization.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and patient outcomes.
• Monitor productivity, staffing effectiveness, and provider performance.
• Participate in strategic planning and growth initiatives for pediatric emergency services.
• Lead departmental quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Develop and implement evidence-based clinical pathways and best practices.
• Participate in peer review and root cause analyses; ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership experience

Department leadership

Education

MD/DO with Pediatric PEM

Job description

Dolly Parton Children's Hospital is seeking a Director in Pediatric Emergency Medicine in Knoxville, TN. You will lead clinical operations, drive quality and safety initiatives, and mentor physicians and APPs across the department.

Responsibilities include strategic growth, program development, and collaboration with hospital leadership to improve patient outcomes and patient experience in the PED setting.