Division Head, Pediatric Pain & Palliative Care - Full Time - Hartford, CT

The Division Head of Pain & Palliative responsibilities will include a combination of administrative, clinical, research and educational duties.  The Division head is responsible for the overall day to day management of a broad range of clinical and educational activities, administrative and strategic efforts.  This role will provide visionary and innovative leadership to guide the division into the next phase of growth and development while ensuring the delivery of superior and comprehensive fetal care.

The Division Head will be expected to recruit and develop a team of Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers and health care staff of the Division and work collaboratively with other Divisions in carrying out the mission of the Organization.  Additionally, the Division Head will be responsible for encouraging academic advancement within the Division as well as monitoring overall divisional budget, strategy and fostering an environment of professionalism.

The position may also be considered for a part-time FTE, depending on the candidate’s needs and primary area of specialty.
 

Responsibilities

Leadership and Management Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic vision for the division while building and enhancing the division's clinical enterprise.
• Work collaboratively with administration and other divisions to build the fetal care center 
• Provides leadership, medical oversight, clinical supervision and implementation of exceptional health care delivery systems for the hospital.
• Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal, and all Joint Commission, and DPH Health Care Quality standards.
• Works collaboratively, mentors and oversees the medical director, if the division has a medical director
• Implements systems and/or programs that address quality while supporting quality improvement projects that are consistent with Joint Commission standards.
• Foster collaboration within the department and interdepartmentally.
• Fosters collaboration and strategic relationships with regional hospital systems and providers
• Create and foster an environment that encourages the professional growth, development and success of faculty including utilizing mentoring, coaching and training.
• Participate in education of students, residents, and fellows, including their development. 
• Participate in clinical, research and mentor other faculty in research pathways.
• Plans and monitors staffing activities, including retaining, evaluating, engagement, recognition, disciplinary actions, hiring of diverse faculty and staff and continuing education initiatives.
• Ensures that medical staff and other employees adhere to appropriate billing and coding procedures.
• Participates as an active member in all appropriate Hospital administrative and clinical care 
  committees as assigned.
• Maintain fiscal responsibility and financial growth.
• Maintain the requirements for an academic appointment at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Perform clinical duties of a Pain & Palliative Physician.  
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Yes
 

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience Required:

• Graduate from accredited school of medicine required.
• MD or DO Degree.
• Greater than 10 years of progressively complex administrative experience in an academic medical center setting.
• 7 years leadership experience in population-based high quality care, medical management, complex system management, clinical quality improvement and strategic planning.
• Outstanding record of achievement in an academic medical center as a clinician, educator, investigator and academic medical administrator.    

License and/or Certification Required:

• Must possess current unrestricted license to practice in the State of CT and must be maintained thereafter.
• DEA with Controlled Substance required and must be maintained thereafter.
• Board certified/board eligible in Pediatric Pain Medicine, Palliative Care.           

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Knowledge of:

• Posses strong clinical and academic background.
• Possess knowledge, understanding and advancement of medical science, education, and the provision of healthcare for medically ill patients.
• Maintain CME units based on the requirements of the specifying Board, as well as maintain all licensure requirements
• Strong leadership experience and proven commitment to investigation.

Skills:

• Outstanding clinical and teaching skills.
• Communication skills needed to present goals clearly.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Apply current knowledge to the interpretation and organization of data gathered through the assessment process.

Ability To:

• Be team-oriented.
• Ability to work effectively with patients from diverse social, cultural and economic groups.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with children, adolescents, and families.
• Passion for developing state-of-the-art services and research activities.
• Strong business sense and ability to responsibly manage the human, material, and financial resources.