Associate Medical Director (AMD)- Ochsner Westbank

Under the direction of the Regional Medical Director and Vice President of Medical Affairs (AMD/VPMA), the Associate Medical Director (AMD) serves in a local strategic leadership role. The AMD will collaborate with senior leadership including the Chief Operating Officer (COO), Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) along with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers within their region to deliver quality care in a patient focused environment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead efforts locally for the use of clinical data to proactively monitor, revise and develop best practice guidelines to improve patient outcomes.
• Promote the standardization of clinical processes and interoperability, adoption of effective solutions and advance innovative patient care.
• Identify and pursue the use/advancement of digital care technologies in ways that add value to our organization.
• Partner with local C-Suite and RMD to develop strategic initiatives supporting clinical and business objectives.
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of national and regional trends and how these are likely to effect provider supply, patient expectations, and reimbursement.
• Able to establish, evaluate, and maintain a comprehensive program for coaching, leadership identification, and leadership development.
• Demonstrates an ability to convincingly and effectively make a case for behavior change with physicians.
• Demonstrates an ability to coach others on leadership style and self-management. Maintains a clear understanding and commitment to success as defined by a collective performance.
• Actively involved in advancing standards of professionalism, including work in state, regional and national organizations.

Required Education and Experience:

• Board certified or eligible for certification in physician's primary specialty
• Licensed Practicing Provider MD/DO
• Credentialed and willing to maintain clinical practice
• 5 years clinical experience

Preferred: Experience using and supporting Epic's Electronic Medical Record System