System Medical Director of Endoscopy

System Medical Director of Endoscopy – Endeavor Health

The System Medical Director of Endoscopy provides visionary clinical and administrative leadership for all inpatient and ambulatory endoscopy units across Endeavor Health. This role is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of patient care, safety, quality, and efficiency in the delivery of endoscopic services. The Medical Director oversees all medical aspects of endoscopy operations, leads multidisciplinary collaboration, and drives systemwide performance improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and operational excellence.

Working in a dyad partnership with the Vice President for GI Labs, the System Medical Director plays a critical role in shaping and advancing the Endeavor Health brand for endoscopic care across the organization’s entire geographic footprint.

• Position:
  System Medical Director of Endoscopy – EHMG board certified or board eligible (endoscopy fellowship trained)
• Location:
  
  TBD
• Full time – 40 hours per week, 46 weeks per year
• Easy access for patients through our health system, integrated via Epic EMR
• Experience a diverse and inclusive environment ensuring safe and equitable care for all patients
• Be part of an integrated nationally recognized organization with physician‑led medical group and embedded service line
• Salary range: TBD – dependent on FTE, prior experience, certifications, degrees, subspecialties, projected volumes, and quality performance measures

• Oversees clinical services provided to patients by the endoscopist
• Provides input and support to the lab’s administrative leadership regarding clinical practice of nursing and tech teams
• Assists in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and best practices in line with current medical standards and regulatory requirements
• Implements clinical initiatives to advance standardization and minimize variability across Endeavor Health endoscopy sites
• Interfaces with Endeavor Health Medical Group and Gastroenterology Service Line leadership to craft and operationalize system-wide strategy for delivery of endoscopic services, including facilities planning and design and site-based clinical programming
• Ensures adherence to evidence-based practice guidelines, infection prevention standards, and regulatory compliance (CMS, Joint Commission, ASGE)
• Works with medical staff leadership to ensure appropriate credentialing and privileging of physicians performing endoscopy
• Serves as a clinical mentor to staff physicians, fellows, nurses, and technicians
• Brand ambassador: defines patient experience for endoscopic practice within Endeavor Health

• Accountable for the quality of care provided in Endeavor Health endoscopy units
• Leads development and implementation of QAPI programs for endoscopy services
• Monitors key performance indicators (e.g., adenoma detection rate, cecal intubation rate, procedure turnaround times, adverse event rates)
• Reviews and analyses incident reports and complications, ensuring timely corrective action and participation in M&M
• Champions patient safety culture and compliance with sedation, reprocessing, and infection control policies

• Determines Endeavor Health endoscopy operating model
• Identifies solutions to bridge gaps in the operating model across the health system
• Participates in budget planning, capital equipment acquisition, and supply chain management
• Plans for the Endeavor Health endoscopy formulary for supplies
• Interfaces with Anesthesiology leadership to plan anesthesia services
• Ensures adequate staffing levels, appropriate case mix, and efficient throughput
• Supports achievement of monthly and annual budget targets
• Supports strategic planning to expand and modernize endoscopy services

• Graduate of an accredited and recognized medical school required

• Eligible for medical licensing in the State of Illinois

• Board certification or eligibility in Endoscopic Medicine