Kaiser Permanente Medical Director, Care Delivery

Kaiser Permanente Nevada - Medical Director, Care Delivery

Kaiser Permanente Nevada is currently seeking a Medical Director for Care Delivery. This position will require a Board Certified or Board Eligible Family Medicine or Internal Medicine trained physician(s) with a 0.7 clinical FTE and 0.3 administrative FTE. Qualifications

Required:

Medical Degree MD/DO

Required:

BC/BE Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Ability to obtain:
Unrestricted Federal DEA Ability to obtain:
Nevada State Medical License

Required:

BLS or ACLS required Salary is commensurate upon FTE and experience REPORTS TO Executive Medical Director

The Medical Director is accountable for the local delivery of care services to Kaiser Permanent Nevada patients in partnership with their Kaiser Permanente administrative dyad partner. The Medical Director is expected to foster inclusion and fairness within the department as consistent with KPNV Board’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. The Medical Director leads the people of the local clinical team, sets expectations, promotes their development, and provides feedback and evaluation.

The Medical Director is responsible for all care delivery.

• Participate in local and market initiatives within the district, coordinating with the Executive Medial Director and dyad partners.
• Participates in the creation and implementation of business strategies and attends relevant meetings as needed to advance tactics and strategies forward.

• Recruitment and onboarding of new physicians with the assistance of KPMF Recruiting, HR and the Executive Medial Director.
• Proactive workforce planning: anticipate understaffing due to retirement, administrative responsibilities, leaves, FMLA (when known) and work with KPNV Practice Advisors for a coverage plan.
• Accountable for leading local team meetings and attending regional meetings.
• Rounds a minimum of twice a month with front lines to ensure a two-way flow of communication, problem solving, and relationship building. Determine a rounding schedule with your KP dyad partner and Practice Advisor.
• Support the clinical development and oversight of APPs within the department.
• Communicate regularly and serve as a conduit between Senior Leadership and your team.
• Understand the annual engagement survey and implement an action plan, as directed within the organization.
• Develop future leaders in the department and succession planning in partnership with HR.
• Collaborate with leaders across the organization to ensure a smooth transition of patient care & service for all patients across geographic areas and service lines.
• Solicits perspective & feedback from other leaders and team members to advance care innovation in respective area.
• Accountable for all aspects of care provided in the clinic. Engages the team to actively participate in improvement efforts.
• Complete department determined (annual or biennial) Shareholder reviews and annual pre shareholder reviews.
• Annually meet with direct reports to review their individual development plans, including Press Ganey data or other Foundation-determined programs.
• Recognizes & awards great performance
• Holds local leaders accountable for the timely completion of performance evaluations.
• Initiate, implement and monitor progressive discipline plans with the support and assistance of your HR Business Partner.
• Establish a strong partnership with KPNV professional staff, your KP dyad partner, and other HP staff to lead the clinical team through strong communication, collaboration and problem-solving. Meet regularly with your dyad partner to review clinic performance outcomes, issues, and opportunities.
• Involve and engage medical staff in efforts to…