Medical Director of Pediatric Hospital Medicine

You Belong Here.

At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

FTE: 1.0, Shift: TBD, Schedule: TBD

• This position is designated as0.4 FTE administrative; 0.6 FTE clinical.
• The clinical compensation ranges from $244K-$270K based on a 1.0 FTE and years of experience.
• Administrative compensation ranges from $191K-$270K based on a 1.0 FTE and years of experience.

What We Have to Offer

• Competitive compensation: Attractive salary with potential sign-on and relocation along with school loan reimbursement.
• Top-tier benefits: Medical, dental, CME, retirement plans, and malpractice insurance (including tail).
• Generous time off: Ample time to recharge and maintain work/life balance.
• Career growth: Student loan repayment, leadership training, and advancement opportunities.
• Research opportunities: Engage in impactful, industry-sponsored clinical trials and investigator-initiated research, collaborating closely with our dedicated Research Institute team.
• Innovation Lab: Partner with our medical device incubator to develop cutting-edge healthcare solutions.
• Wellness support: Access to mental health services and wellness coaching.
• Pacific Northwest lifestyle: Enjoy stunning views and outdoor adventures in a vibrant community.

Position Summary

• Directs the professional medical care rendered by physicians and APPs in the Hospital in accordance with established Medical Staff Bylaws; all Department Rules and Regulations; and Hospital/Outpatient Surgery policies and procedures.
• Actively participates in the development, maintenance and periodic review of policies, procedures and protocols within the subspecialty ensuring evidence-based care of inpatients.
• Participates in clinical practice guideline, pathway, protocol, and order set development.
• Assists as needed with the resolution of patient care problems such as, but without limitation, patient access to care, emergencies and professional medical disputes involving patient care.
• Plays a key role in quality improvement and utilization management activities related to patient receiving hospitalist services from Hospital in all settings
• Attends and participates in such Hospital and Medical Staff Committees as are necessary to carry out the duties as Medical Director, including relevant collaborative meetings, relevant combined operations meetings, relevant Pediatric sub-committees, medicine, surgery, and perioperative service committees.
• Participates in peer review and selection process of new physicians as requested.
• Supports and participates in activities to ensure compliance with meaningful use requirements and patient electronic medical records.
• Oversees the process of hospitalist care delivery and transition of care.
• Assures the adequate coverage of pediatric hospitalist services.
• Actively participate in performance measurement and process improvement activities, including the following:
• Assumes professional, consultative, organization and administrative responsibility for resource utilization management.
• Chair any relevant local Committee meetings
• Attends any relevant Collaborative meetings and participates or delegates subgroup activities to appropriate hospitalist members
• Cooperates and supports all regulatory/compliance statutes as may be required of the Hospital
• Proactively works with physicians and administration to develop, implement and monitor cost saving initiatives
• Cooperates and works collaboratively with Hospital Quality Personnel
• Works to oversee and facilitate collaborative care delivery among all physicians and APPs care.
• Conducts rounds to assess the appropriate level of bed placement for patients

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited medical school.
• Board certified in Pediatrics, Pediatric Hospitalist preferred at time of employment
• Minimum 5 years clinical experience
• Licensure to practice medicine in the state of Washingtonby the time of employment
• DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association

Our Values

As a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy. Our values serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other.

Why MultiCare?

• Belonging: We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our caregivers
• Mission-driven: We are dedicated to our mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future and the patients and communities we serve
• Market leadership: Washington state's largest community-based, locally governed health system
• Employee-centric: Named Forbes "America's Best Employers by State" in 2023
• Technology: "Most Wired"health caresystem 15 years in a row
• Leading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation, 40 years of ground-breaking, clinical and health services research in our communities
• Lifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest - offering breathtaking water, mountains and forest at every turn.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.