Monday through Friday, evenings and weekends, as needed

Pay Range:

Responsible for informing and delivering the overall strategic, clinical and operational leadership of the service line across the Division and is expected to play a lead role in driving outstanding performance by physicians and APPs in all environments across the system, in partnership with the Department Chairs and Division service line administrative leaders. Oversees area clinical leaders and help support the efforts of the specialty leaders in their division. Builds strategy for care delivery, quality performance, growth and strategic hiring, service line budgets and enterprise integration work.

This physician executive role offers the opportunity to lead strategic and operational initiatives across the service line while maintaining an active clinical practice. The position is designed with a balanced commitment of approximately 50% leadership responsibilities and 50% direct patient care.

Major Responsibilities:

• Responsible for identification, implementation, tracking and “course correction” of NSL-specific Process Improvement and Quality Improvement initiatives (Note: there will, of course, be Divisional and Medical Group quality metrics/initiatives that complement NSL-specific metrics/initiative; see below) 

• Working with Quality leadership, partners to develop Advocate Health system-wide strategic initiatives and objectives around quality and patient safety, with accountability for quality and clinical effectiveness programs ensuring they are  implemented and functioning effectively 

• Works with Advocate Health Division-Based Medical Group leader, to ensure the physician compensation models align with the goals and objectives of the organization and if modifications are necessary, provides input in implementing changes; is an active member of the Physician Compensation Committee. 

• Responsible for budget development, implementation, monitoring, and achievement of budget goals,  

• Manages service line resource utilization  

• Develops physician and APP productivity expectations and manages individual physician/APP performance to expectations 

• Responsible for the deployment, spread and sustainability of new delivery models, practice locations and practice consolidations in collaboration with the Division and Medical Group leadership with final decision authority at the Enterprise NSL level.  

• Determines new market growth strategies/plans and established market expansion plan and drives execution of plans 

• Develops physician/APP growth plans (i.e. annual provider growth plans) and determines providers of all types - affiliation/employed/faculty – are balanced to ensure all missions are supported and the highest quality/value care is delivered 

• Collaborates with all the key stakeholders in delivery of the Advocate Health model of care for the SVC LINE within the Division (nursing, pharmacy, Advocate Core Lab, radiology, etc). 

• Assists in the process for new practice acquisitions, developing new managed network relationships and the assimilation of these groups into Advocate Health 

• Responsible for integration, adoption, and deployment of Advocate Health REWIRE 2030 Strategies with a focus on Quality & Service, and System of Systems of Care. 

• Responsible for adoption, deployment and sustainability of all strategic initiatives 

• Works to support to training programs aligned to the service line within the division (i.e. both physician and non physician) 

• Works, in support of the Vice Dean, to support clinical research endeavors within the division 

• Responsible for physician and APP  satisfaction and morale within the service line 

• Develop and maintain good working relationship both with employed and aligned Physicians and APPs 

• Identifies and develops future leaders among the medical staff, working with them to develop skills inclusive of: effective communication, understanding the organization from an Enterprise and Division perspective, and developing relationships with administration. 

• Identifies and recognizes physicians who go ‘above & beyond’ to support excellence in quality, service, efficiency & the overall continuum of care. 

• Oversee Division clinical care delivery leadership, including planning and day-to-day management  

• Directs strategic hiring and Advocate Health physician manpower planning exercise to achieve organizational goals and optimum use of clinical resources 

• Is the primary physician liaison with physician recruiting,  assuring onboarding, credentialling and other HR functions  

• Represents Advocate Health to the community as appropriate 

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• MD or DO Degree is required  
• Board   Certification   in   a   clinical   discipline.

Education Required:

• Graduation from an accredited medical school  

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 10 years of experience in leading and developing quality initiatives, improvements and programs to include, if necessary, appropriate metrics and benchmarks. Experience in or knowledge of healthcare services throughout the continuum of care.  

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.               

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.