Danville, PA, USA
1 day ago
Vice Chair, Quality
Job Summary

​Responsible for the oversight of clinical operations and clinical program development consistent with the overall system and institute long-term goals. The incumbent must maintain a comprehensive and long-range system wide view of the organization’s strategic plan as it relates to the impacted departments and divisions within the institute. A focus on quality, efficiency, fiscal performance, enhancement of educational initiatives, measurement of clinical outcomes and clinical transformation are elements of the role. They will develop and sustain ongoing collaborative relationships with various levels of leadership throughout the organization. They will articulate the vision, strategy, issues and values of the organization and institute to the associates and staff as well as effectively communicate the feedback from staff to institute leadership.

Job Duties Oversee clinical operations and clinical program development consistent with the overall system and institute’s long-term goals.Provides leadership, planning, organization, staffing, coordination, and evaluation for organizations activities.Maintains clinical responsibilities consistent with appointment in respective clinical department.Work with department and divisional directors to enhance quality, add value, reduce clinical costs, and improve clinical outcomes.Aids in the oversight of provider performance in areas of expected work effort, chart completion, open encounters, and other areas as defined. Work with department and divisional leadership to resolve conflicts and disruptive behavior.Assists and supports the institute in the recruitment of personnel.Identify areas of opportunity to enhance patient satisfaction and service of the institute while developing and initiating plans to improve performance.Assists in issues and areas of concern as it relates to compliance with regulatory bodies and develops approaches to better enhance and rectify areas of concern.Assists in the development and implementation of monitoring performance to budgeted targets and actively support achieving institute and organizational fiscal goals.Actively participates in the strategic planning program for the institute.Supports the educational programs within the institute and works with educational and operational leadership in creating effective approaches to delivering care and training to physicians and students

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Position works on a shift-based schedule and does not accrue PTO or CME days.

Education Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine- (Required) Certification(s) and License(s) Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania About Geisinger

Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Geisinger values who you are, where you are from, and where you are going. We seek out people of various backgrounds and cultures with unique abilities, non-traditional career paths and ambitious aspirations. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status. Read more about Our Commitment to Inclusive Recruiting.

Our Vision & Values

Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.

EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.

LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.

INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

Our Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.

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