System Medical Director, Complex Medical and Pediatric Services

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Full Time Professional Houston, TX, US

3 days ago Requisition

The System Medical Director for Complex Medical and Pediatric Services provides enterprise physician leadership for pediatric and medically complex care across Nexus Health Systems. In alignment with Nexus Health Systems’ strategy, clinical vision, and organizational priorities, the System Medical Director is responsible for defining, implementing, and advancing the medical model for patients with complex, chronic, and multisystem medical needs; establishing enterprise clinical standards, clinical pathways, and physician practice expectations;

promoting evidence-based practice; and advancing quality, patient safety, clinical outcomes, physician performance, and clinical capabilities across applicable programs and services. The System Medical Director collaborates with Facility Medical Directors, Program Medical Directors, and clinical and operational leaders to promote consistent clinical practice, evaluate performance and outcomes, reduce unwarranted variation, and continuously advance the delivery of complex medical and pediatric care.

• Consistently supports and communicates the Mission, Vision, and Values of Nexus Health Systems
• Upholds the Standards of conduct and corporate compliance
• Demonstrates honest behavior in all matters. To the best of the employee’s knowledge and understanding, complies with all Federal and State laws and regulations.
• Maintains the privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information. Uses and discloses only that information which is necessary to perform the function of the job.
• Adheres to all Nexus Health Systems policies on Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI)
• Collaborates effectively with colleagues and other departments to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Provide enterprise physician leadership for complex medical and pediatric services across Nexus Health Systems.
• Define, implement, and advance the medical model for complex medical and pediatric services in alignment with Nexus Health Systems’ strategy, clinical vision, and organizational priorities.
• Establish and promote consistent clinical standards, clinical capabilities, physician practice expectations, and evidence-based care across applicable programs and facilities.
• Provide physician leadership and guidance to Facility Medical Directors, Program Medical Directors, and other physician leaders within the assigned clinical domain.
• Promote clinical integration, physician alignment, and interdisciplinary collaboration across complex medical and pediatric services.
• Evaluate clinical performance, capabilities, and opportunities for improvement and advancement of the service line.
• Collaborate with executive, operational, and clinical leadership in the development, growth, and strategic advancement of complex medical and pediatric services.
• Serve as a physician consultant for complex clinical issues, transfers, and program development.
• Support strategic growth, referral development, and expansion of pediatric and complex medical service lines.

• Promote evidence-based medical care and consistent physician practice across complex medical and pediatric services.
• Support implementation of standardized clinical pathways, protocols, and physician practice expectations.
• Provide physician leadership regarding staffing models, medical coverage…