Physician Wellness Officer - Per Diem

Stamford Health; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 158,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Stamford Health in Stamford, CT seeks a Physician Wellness Officer to support leaders in fostering a culture that promotes the flourishing and well-being of medical staff.

You will organize assessments, advocate for resources, and collaborate with HR and clinical leaders to build and sustain programs that protect clinician wellbeing and mental health.

This role is integral to ensuring safe, high-quality care within our nonprofit health system known for patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Organize assessments of medical staff well-being, burnout, and professional fulfillment.
• Provide actionable data on wellness assessments to Stamford Health leaders.
• Assist in identifying improvement targets in domains potentially impacting well-being.
• Advocate for clinician well-being in organization decisions.
• Advocate for necessary resources to improve clinician well-being.
• Assist in developing and disseminating a portfolio of resources for clinicians to cultivate personal well-being and support mental health.
• Work with human resources and mental health leaders to develop and provide information about resources and safety net for clinicians in distress.
• Collaborate with other organization leaders to advance shared ownership of efforts dedicated to improving the well-being of our clinicians.
• Chair, Medical Staff Wellness Committee; Organize and lead monthly meetings; Recruit and maintain active membership; Maintain and direct funds in Foundation wellness committee account.
• Organize activities to promote medical staff well-being; Lectures, social/team building events.
• Lead/coordinate other committee activities; Peer support program.
• Orientation for new med staff members regarding well-being.
• Develop and maintain list of mental health and well-being resources; Report as requested or needed to leadership and medical staff about committee activities.
• Ambassador Vital Work Life; Promote the various resources that Vital WorkLife offers for medical staff members.
• Chair, Resident well-being subcommittee of GME committee; Organize and lead quarterly meeting; Coordinate and support residency well-being activities.
• Support programs in meeting ACGME requirements for resident well-being.

Job description

Job Description

The Physician Wellness Officer will support institution leaders including Chief Executive Officer, Chief Physician Executive, Chief Quality Officer, President of the Medical Staff, Chair of the Department of Family Medicine, Designated Institutional Official, and others in developing and maintaining an environment and culture conducive to the flourishing and well‑being of medical staff members.

Job Description

The Physician Wellness Officer will support institution leaders including Chief Executive Officer, Chief Physician Executive, Chief Quality Officer, President of the Medical Staff, Chair of the Department of Family Medicine, Designated Institutional Official, and others in developing and maintaining an environment and culture conducive to the flourishing and well‑being of medical staff members.

weweSalary: Per Diem; $138.99 per hour

I Major Accountabilities/Critical Responsibilities

• Organize assessments of Medical staff well-being, burnout, and professional fulfillment; Practice efficiency; Organizational culture health in domains related to clinician well‑being.
• Provide actionable data on the above assessments to SH leaders.
• Assist in identifying improvement targets in domains potentially impacting well‑being.
• Advocate for clinician well‑being in organization decisions.
• Advocate for necessary resources to improve clinician well‑being.
• Assist in developing and disseminating a portfolio of resources for clinicians to cultivate personal well‑being and support mental health.
• Work with human resources and mental health leaders to develop and provide information about resources and safety net for clinicians in distress.
• Collaborate with other organization leaders to advance of shared ownership of efforts dedicated to improving the well‑being or our clinicians.
• Chair, Medical Staff Wellness Committee;
• Organize and lead monthly meeting;
• Recruit and maintain active membership;
• Maintain and direct funds in Foundation wellness committee account;
• Organize activities to promote medical staff well‑being; Lectures,
• Social/team building events,
• Lead/coordinate other committee activities; Peer support program,
• Orientation for new med staff members regarding well‑being,
• Develop and maintain list of mental health and well‑being resources;
• Report as requested or needed to leadership and medical staff about committee activities.
• Ambassador Vital Work Life; Promote the various resources that Vital WorkLife offers for medical staff members.
• Chair, Resident well‑being subcommittee of GME committee Organize and lead quarterly meeting;
• Coordinate and support residency well‑being activities;
• Support programs in meeting ACGME requirements for resident well‑being.

About Us

About Stamford Health

Stamford Health is a non‑profit independent health care system with more than 3,800 employees committed to caring for the community through a wide range of high‑quality health and wellness services. Patients and their families receive expert, compassionate care through the system’s 305‑bed Stamford Hospital; Stamford Health Medical Group, with more than 40 offices in lower Fairfield County offering primary and specialty care; a growing number of ambulatory locations across the region; and support through the Stamford Hospital Foundation. Stamford Health is known for its expert, person‑centered care through its many recognitions and partnerships. U.S. News & World Report has recognized Stamford Hospital as a High‑Performing Hospital. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rated Stamford Hospital as a five‑star hospital for Overall Quality and The Leapfrog Group awarded Stamford Hospital an “A” for patient safety . The American Nurses Credentialing Center has granted Stamford Hospital Magnet Status, which recognizes superior patient care with the highest level of safety, quality, and patient satisfaction. Stamford Health is Planetree Gold‑Certified for Excellence in Person‑Centered Care and is a Certified ™ Great Place to Work. Stamford Health is a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and has recently expanded its relationship with Columbia to offer treatment and expertise from Columbia University Irving Medical Center’s nationally recognized heart surgeons. Stamford Health and Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have created a premier center for specialty orthopedic care right in Stamford, Connecticut. Additionally, in 2020 Stamford Health’s Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center entered into an expanded collaboration with Dana‑Farber Brigham Cancer Center. Dedicated to being the community’s most trusted health care partner, Stamford Health puts patients first to build long‑lasting relationships. For more information, visit StamfordHealth.org . Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter , Instagram , YouTube , and LinkedIn .

About The Team

Why work for Stamford Health?

Stamford Health offers an extremely competitive salary with generous shift differentials where appropriate. Our Total Rewards Program is ranked as one of the highest satisfiers based on our employee engagement surveys. With over 100 transfers and promotions each year for the past 5 years, Stamford Health is a place for you to grow and develop your career. Many departments from Nursing to Information Systems and Rehabilitation have Career Ladder programs that foster career development. Whether employees choose to live in the greater Stamford, CT area or commute from New York or Fairfield, we offer free convenient parking and free transportation from the Stamford train stations. Our collaborative with Hospital for Special Surgery, and the Dana Farber Brigham and Women's Cancer Care Collaborative, connect us directly with world class expertise, research, resources and technology to put us at the forefront of patient care. We have a robust Professional Development and Organization Development program that provides both clinical and non‑clinical staff with the opportunity to develop and grow professionally. For organizational leaders, we offer a comprehensive New Manager Orientation four times per year. Our program designed specifically for Stamford Health will help prepare today's and tomorrow's leaders for success with an innovative curriculum based on best practices. It will also enhance the skills of our leaders that bring their fresh leadership perspective from other organizations.