Director of Cardiology

at  Ascension

DETAILS

• Department: Cardiology
• Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with 24/7 accountability
• Hospital: Ascension Resurrection
• Location: Chicago, IL 60631

REQUIREMENTS

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Board of Nursing preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate’s degree/Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.

Lead the management of the service line, serve as the content expert, and coordinate the use of human and financial resources to ensure the service line(s) operate efficiently, effectively, safely and timely. Manage service line contracts and service agreements.

• Establish market strategy, service offerings and clinical program.
• Evaluate, develop, and adapt the business processes of the clinical service line(s) to meet the ever changing healthcare environment and needs of patients and families.
• Responsible for programmatic growth, physician recruitment, alignment or acquisitions; the evaluation, development, and adaptation of clinical/business processes for the service line.
• Facilitate a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and accountability across disciplines within the service line.
• Coordinate with physician leadership to identify clinical and non-clinical technology, software, and equipment needs in support of the service line.
• Partner with physician lead to implement clinical standards and programs; new programs and services, in an efficient/cost effective manner to provide a unified approach to care delivery.
• Develop and implement cost, Clinical Process Reliability (CPR), and efficiency plans.
• Identify necessary resources for patient care and programmatic development.
• Collaborate with Population Health leaders to improve health outcomes within the community.
• Develop and market expanded and/or new services in response to innovation, technology, strategic developments or compensation consistent with the goals of the clinical service.
• Partner with other key departments to develop short and long range strategic plans for the service, operating and capital budgets, and an integrated strategic and financial plan.
• Keep abreast of regulatory, legal, reimbursement changes, and industry trends.
• Establish appropriate database registries, certifications, and external benchmark reasons to deliver outstanding clinical care.