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The post-acute care (PAC) national cardiac program director (NCPD) is charged with leading and managing the development and implementation of the national cardiac program that addresses the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. The NCPD provides physician and clinical leadership, leads quality of care initiatives, and serves as an educational resource to post-acute care (PAC). This includes establishing strategic goals and objectives for the program, designing, and implementing education programs and initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Medical degree with specialization in cardiology or cardiovascular medicine
- Board certification in cardiology
- 5+ years of leadership experience managing clinicians
- A regional and/or national reputation in quality outcomes; track record of presenting clinical programs and outcomes to audiences and achieving buy in
- Experience and knowledge in evidence-based medicine, quality improvement methodology, CMS and pay-for-performance metrics and clinical information technology and implementation
- Demonstrates track record of creating a “culture of quality” in the organization as well as success in engaging and partnering with clinicians
- Possesses a good grasp of clinical workflow in both inpatient and post-acute setting with an interest in clinical information systems and outcomes measurement
- Understands major trends in healthcare and managed care and is familiar with point of care products and medical informatics trends and tools
- Strong strategic planning skills and knowledge, as well as a track record in facilitating an annual strategic planning process that engages the key stakeholders of the organization to meet/exceed annual goals
- A track record which points to the capability to operate effectively and flexibly in an evolving organizational model where the director will need to sponsor initiatives in leading change, in effectively managing change, and in working within a highly skilled senior executive team
- A self-motivated, highly energetic executive with an internal sense of direction that demonstrates initiative and achieves results within a team environment
- Possesses superb communication skills and exceptional listening skills and is extremely comfortable expressing ideas and representing the organization in both formal and informal settings
- Will be able to point to examples of having delivered outstanding results in clinical quality and performance improvement initiatives
The national cardiac program director is a critical leadership role that requires a deep understanding of cardiac care best practices and standards, as well as strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills. The director will play a key role in improving the quality of care for patients with cardiac disease across the country, expanding the service line into new markets, and will work closely with healthcare professionals, stakeholders, and facilities to achieve this goal.
Position Highlights:
- The Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) program
- Coach Development Academy
- Access to free CME through the TeamHealth Institute
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