System Medical Director - Inflammatory Bowel Disease

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthShore University HealthSystem seeks a System Medical Director of Endoscopy to provide visionary clinical and administrative leadership across Endeavor Health endoscopy services. The role partners with GI leadership to advance patient care quality, safety, and efficiency across the system.

The position requires Board certification/eligibility in Endoscopic Medicine, Illinois medical licensure, and a strong track record in clinical leadership and program development.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited and recognized medical school required.
• Eligible for medical licensing in the State of Illinois.
• Board certification/Board eligible in Endoscopic Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical services provided to patients by endoscopists.
• Provide input and support to lab leadership regarding clinical nursing and tech practice.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and best practices aligned with medical standards and regulatory requirements.
• Drive initiatives to standardize clinical practice and reduce variability across Endeavor Health endoscopy sites.
• Collaborate with Gastroenterology leadership to craft system-wide endoscopy strategy including facilities planning and programming.
• Ensure adherence to evidence-based guidelines, infection control, and regulatory compliance.
• Support credentialing and privileging processes for physicians performing endoscopy.
• Act as a clinical resource and mentor to staff physicians, fellows, nurses, and technicians.
• Define patient experience standards for endoscopic services in Endeavor Health.

Education

MD/DO (Illinois licensure)

Board certification/Board eligible in Endoscopic Medicine

Job description

System Medical Director of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Position Summary:

The System Medical Director of Inflammatory Bowel Disease provides visionary clinical and administrative leadership for all inpatient and ambulatory endoscopy units across Endeavor Health. This role is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of patient care, safety, quality, and efficiency in the delivery of endoscopic services. The Medical Director oversees all medical aspects of endoscopy operations, leads multidisciplinary collaboration, and drives systemwide performance improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and operational excellence.

Working in a dyad partnership with the Vice President for GI Labs, the System Medical Director plays a critical role in shaping and advancing the Endeavor Health brand for endoscopic care across the organization's entire geographic footprint.

Salary based on years of experience - range of $500,000 - $750,000

Position Highlights:

• Position: System Medical Director of Endoscopy EHMG Board Certified or Board Eligible (Endoscopy] fellowship trained

• Location:

• Full Time - direct medical services for 40 hours per week, 46 weeks per year for full-time status

• Easy access for patients through our health system, integrated via Epic EMR

• Experience a diverse and inclusive environment ensuring safe and equitable care for all patients

• Be part of an integrated nationally recognized organization with physician-led medical group and embedded service line

• Salary range: [TBD]. The pay rate offered is determined within the pay range and is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to FTE, prior experience, certifications, degrees, subspecialties, projected volumes, and quality performance measures

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees the clinical services provided to patients by the endoscopist

• Provides input and support to the lab's administrative leadership regarding clinical practice of nursing and tech teams.

• Assists in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and best practices in line with current medical standards and regulatory requirements.

• Implements clinical initiatives to advance clinical standardization and minimization of unnecessary variability across Endeavor Health endoscopy sites

• Interface with Endeavor Health Medical Group and Gastroenterology Service Line leadership to craft and operationalize system-wide strategy for delivery of endoscopic services to include facilities planning and design as well as site-based clinical programming.

• Ensure adherence to evidence-based practice guidelines, infection prevention standards, and regulatory compliance (e.g., CMS, Joint Commission, ASGE).

• Work with medical staff leadership to ensure appropriate credentialing and privileging of physicians performing endoscopy.

• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to staff physicians, fellows, nurses, and technicians.

• Brand Ambassador: Define, with all relevant stakeholders, the patient experience for endoscopic practice within Endeavor Health

Quality & Safety

• Accountable for the quality of care provided in Endeavor Health endoscopy units

• Lead the development and implementation of quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) programs for endoscopy services.

• Monitor key performance indicators (e.g., adenoma detection rate, cecal intubation rate, procedure turnaround times, adverse event rates) for quality in endoscopic practice.

• Review and analyze incident reports and endoscopy-related complications, ensuring timely corrective action and participation in M&M.

• Champion patient safety culture and compliance with sedation, reprocessing, and infection control policies.

Operational Management

The System Medical Director of Endoscopy will be a key collaborator with the Vice President of GI Labs in the following ways:

• Determine the Endeavor Health endoscopy operating model

• Identify solutions to bridge identified gaps in the operating model across the health system

• Participate in budget planning, capital equipment acquisition, and supply chain management.

• Plan for and implement Endeavor Health endoscopy formulary for supplies

• Interface with Anesthesiology leadership to plan for anesthesia services

• Ensure adequate staffing levels, appropriate case mix, and efficient throughput.

• Support achievement of monthly and annual budget targets

Support strategic planning to expand and modernize endoscopy services

Qualifications:

Minimum Education Level

• Graduate of an accredited and recognized medical school required.

Minimum Licensure Requirements

• Eligible for medical licensing in the State of Illinois.

Minimum Certification Requirements

• Board certification/Board eligible in Endoscopic Medicine.