Pulmonology Physician

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Job description

Lee Health is seeking a Medical Director for Pulmonary/Critical Care

This exciting new position is comprised of 60% administration and 40% clinical responsibilities. The Pulmonology and Critical Care Division is growing. Currently our team consists of 4 office locations and over 70 Physicians and APPs. We are passionate about our community and committed to quality. The right individual will be an experienced physician leader with a proven track record of growing a program, integrating new technology, fostering relationships with other specialties and departments, as well as collaborating and communicating to drive patient care and outcomes to the next level of excellence.

As a clinical expert in both Pulmonology and Critical Care, the Medical Director will be intimately involved with Policy and Protocol development, Peer Review and Quality Metrics. Furthermore, this leader will assist with strategic planning for the division, provider recruitment and operational alignment.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Medical Director of the Pulmonary/Critical Care Service Line is responsible for ensuring high levels of clinical outcomes, customer service, and productivity in a dyad model with the System Director of Operations. The Medical Director: (i) provides medical oversight and direction, leadership and accountability for the medical care provided within the assigned areas of responsibility; (ii) provides mentorship and leadership to physicians and advanced providers (APs) to improve the quality of care and service rendered to Lee Health patients; (iii) meets the behavioral expectations outlined in the Lee Health Medical Staff Physician Compact; (iv) implements quality, strategic, and operational initiatives; and (v) is responsible for physicians and APs within the Pulmonary/Critical Care Division, and Sleep Medicine. The Medical Director is expected to build strong relationships with the Lee Health medical staffs and be a resource to others on the leadership team of Lee Physician Group (LPG).

This position is a hybrid medical director in a 60% administrative/ 40% clinical practice role.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Candidate must have an M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) or D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) degree from an accredited medical school and residency program (or its equivalent).

Experience: One to two years of physician leadership experience preferred.

State of Florida Licensure: Candidate must have and maintain an unrestricted, active license to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine, as applicable, in the State of Florida.

Certifications. Candidate must be board certified in pulmonary and critical care.

Other: Candidate must: (i) be eligible as a provider for Medicare, Medicaid and other federal and Florida healthcare programs; and (iii) have excellent interpersonal skills and highly effective communication skills.

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