Physician - Medical Director - Pediatric Trauma

MultiCare Health System; Washington, Tacoma (District of Columbia, WA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Surgeon to join their thriving team in Washington. This role offers the opportunity to work in a state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, providing comprehensive care to children and adolescents. As a leader in this innovative environment, you'll direct medical care, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and collaborate with talented professionals. The organization is committed to fostering a mission-driven culture, ensuring a supportive atmosphere for both staff and patients. This is a unique chance to make a significant impact in pediatric healthcare.

Qualifications

• Board certified in Pediatric Surgery at time of employment.
• Licensed in the state of WA by the time of employment.

Responsibilities

• Directs medical care rendered by physicians and APPs in the Hospital.
• Participates in quality improvement and utilization management activities.

Skills

Pediatric Surgery

Leadership

Quality Improvement

Patient Care Management

Education

Board Certification in Pediatric Surgery

Medical License in Washington

Job description

Where Kids and Families are Always First

MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital is the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington's South Sound Region dedicated to a comprehensive network of health services for children and adolescents. Our vision is to be the highest quality and safest place for children to receive care, where every child has a medical home and is supported by nationally recognized services and experience.

Mary Bridge Children's multi-disciplinary approach to care includes pediatric experts for emergency services, inpatient care, and outpatient specialty clinics, all specializing in kids and their unique needs. We're continually recognized as a 'Top Children's Hospital' by The Leapfrog Group, an independent hospital rating organization.

FTE: 0.1, Shift: Days, Schedule: Variable

Position Summary

MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's is seeking a board-certified Pediatric Surgeon and leader to join our well-established, thriving, and comprehensive group practice in Washington. This position includes work in the Children's Hospital along with outpatient clinics. Providers at MultiCare are recognized as being among the best in the Northwest Region. Here, you'll find everything you need to excel in your job including outstanding facilities, comprehensive resources, and talented teammates in partnering for healing and a healthy future.

Essential Functions

1. Directs the professional medical care rendered by physicians and APPs in the Hospital in accordance with established Medical Staff Bylaws; all Department Rules and Regulations; and Hospital/Outpatient Surgery policies and procedures specific to ambulatory care.
2. Actively participates in the development, maintenance, and periodic review of policies, procedures, and protocols within the subspecialty ensuring evidence-based care of inpatients and outpatients.
3. Participates in clinical practice guideline, pathway, protocol, and order set development.
4. Assists as needed with the resolution of patient care problems such as, but without limitation, patient access to care, emergencies, and professional medical disputes involving patient care.
5. Plays a key role in quality improvement and utilization management activities related to patient receiving cardiology care services from Hospital in all settings (ambulatory, emergency, inpatient ward, pediatric and neonatal ICU, operating room, and catheterization suite).
6. Attends and participates in such Hospital and Medical Staff Committees as are necessary to carry out the duties as Medical Director, including [Pediatric cardiology collaborative meetings, monthly Pediatric Cardiology combined operations meetings, Pediatric Cardiology sub-committees, medicine, surgery, and perioperative service committees].
7. Participates in peer review and selection process of new physicians as requested.
8. Supports and participates in activities to ensure compliance with meaningful use requirements and patient electronic medical records.
9. Oversees the process of trauma care delivery and transition of care.
10. Assures the adequate coverage of pediatric trauma services.
11. Actively participates in performance measurement and process improvement activities, including the following:
    • Assumes professional, consultative, organization and administrative responsibility for resource utilization management.
    • Chairs relevant Committee meetings
    • Attends relevant meetings and participates or delegates subgroup activities to appropriate trauma members
    • Cooperates and supports all regulatory/compliance statutes as may be required of the Hospital
    • Proactively works with physicians and administration to develop, implement and monitor cost-saving initiatives
    • Cooperates and works collaboratively with Hospital Quality Personnel
12. Works to oversee and facilitate collaborative care delivery among all physicians and APPs care.
13. Conducts rounds to assess the appropriate level of bed placement for trauma patients.

Qualifications

• Board certified in Pediatric Surgery at time of employment
• Licensed in the state of WA by the time of employment
• DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association

Why Mary Bridge Children's?

• Mission-driven: Partnering for healing and a healthy future for the patients and communities we serve
• Award-winning: Named 'Top Children's Hospital' for five years by the Leapfrog Group; physicians consistently named on 'Top Doctors' lists by Seattle Magazine, Seattle Met, and the Tacoma News Tribune
• Growing: New pediatric hospital facility and medical office building opening in 2026
• Leading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation partners with our pediatric providers, offering ground-breaking research and clinical trials
• Employee-centric: MultiCare is consistently ranked among