Hartford HealthCare (HHC) is the largest integrated health care system in Connecticut and includes seven hospitals, a large multi-specialty medical group, the largest behavioral health network in Connecticut, senior care services and a rehabilitation network. We offer a clinically advanced and stimulating work environment in which to grow your career.

Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here.

We are in search of a Assistant Medical Director to join our Hospital Medicine team at Hartford Hospital. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.

Hartford Hospital: As directed by the Hospital Medicine Division Director, the Assistant Director (AD) will act as a member of the leadership team joining the Practice Manager, Director and other ADs and administrative staff in the day to day management including clinical operations of the division, colleague support and providing quality patient care (both directly and indirectly).

Under the direction of the Chief of Hospital Medicine, works closely with physicians and nurses and other clinical manager to deliver timely, safe, effective, high quality patient care while ensuring the department meets hospital regulatory and key performance indicators. Responsible for managing provider staff, achieving department quality and fiscal targets, patient care, discharge and recommendations for follow-up with providers as required. Displays, upholds and leads the HHC H3W behaviors and values and compliance with HHC policies and procedures throughout all work.

Job Responsibilities

Responsible for participating in Administrator on Call rotation being the point person from a clinical and administrative standpoint for providers and hospital administration.

Reviewing cases from clinical care management and quality standpoint, reviewing pertinent riskonnects and promoting safe, quality care delivery

Supporting provider staff with challenging patient cases

Working with patient advocate to facilitate patient concern issues, assisting with grievances

Meeting with provider staff as needed to provide performance feedback

Participate in divisional HR related issues

Attending divisional meetings related to operations, scheduling, staffing

Participate in running morning huddles

Attending unit progression rounds and supporting unit lead model

Participate in recruiting, interviewing and onboarding of new staff

Divisional focus based on individual and divisional need

Mentorship of new hires and support of growth/leadership opportunities within division

Participate in meetings external to the division including but not limited to: Departmental meetings such as medicine cabinet, hospitalist council, workgroup directly affecting hospitalist workflow

Guides staff in the adherence to applicable standards of care/practice and/or departmental/organizational expectations

Upholds H3W leadership behaviors and expectations at all times

Establishes, evaluates, and monitors care processes, policies, and procedures to ensure that appropriate Hospital resource utilization is achievedPatient Care:

Clinical responsibilities both directly and indirectly through precepting with advance practice providers and seeing patient clinically at bedside.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

To put MORE LIFE IN YOUR LIFE email, call or text:

Aaron Hull, Physician Recruiter, Aaron.Hull@hhchealth.org , Mobile: (959) 599-8751

This is a salaried position. While compensation is presented as an hourly rate for consistency across our postings, this position is paid on a salary basis. The hiring range reflects a good faith estimate of pay for this position as of the posting date. Actual pay will be determined based on qualifications, location, internal equity, and other factors that may include hire bonuses, incentive pay plans, loan repayment, administrative stipends, or relocation.

Qualifications

· Board Certification in IM or FP

· Medical Degree (MD or DO)

· EMR experience preferred with EPIC

· Ability to adhere to HIPPA, OSHA and CSG OSHA policies at all times

· Ability to provide excellent and efficient customer service and patient care

· Ability to work in team environment

· Strong working knowledge of medical terminology

· Positive, customer-focused approach, with commitment to providing excellent patient care

· Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - ability to communicate in other languages is highly desirable

· Strong organization skills and attention to detail