Position Description:

Associate Chief of Advanced Practice Anesthesia Providers

Organizational Structure

Reports to (Title): Froedtert & MCW Chief Advanced Practice Officer

Dotted Reporting to: FH VP of Surgical Operations and Chair, Department of Anesthesiology

Reporting relationships: Anesthesia Site Based Leads and Managers

Collaborates with (Titles): Froedtert Health VP of Surgical Operations, Department of Anesthesiology Administrator, MCP COO, Associate Chief of APP Privilege and Practice, Froedtert and MCW Physician Enterprise President, Vice Chair of Clinical Operations, Department of Anesthesiology, Chief CRNA and Lead CAA

FTE: 0.6 Admin, 0.4 Clinical

Purpose

In addition to a clinical practice in Anesthesia, the Associate Chief of Advanced Practice Anesthesia Providers works in collaboration with the Chief Advanced Practice Officer and Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology to

• Strategically and programmatically design and recommend evidence-based, cost-effective, patient oriented, provider role based clinical practice models that reflect existing and emerging practices and patient populations within settings that employ Froedtert and MCP Anesthetists.
• Establish high-functioning relationships with Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), MCP, Community Physicians (CP), and Froedtert Thedacare Health South Region leaders that promote joint strategic planning and goal achievement.
• Serve as a system liaison for CRNA and CAA (anesthetist) practice standards and scope.
• Utilize process improvement methodology to enhance workflows and quality metrics.
• Understand the clinical operations impact on Anesthetists, including role of EMR, analytics, and productivity tracking tools.
• Develop subject matter expertise related to CRNA and CAA privileging, new hire onboarding, and assessment of competency using both focused and ongoing professional practice evaluation.

Primary Functions:

• Clinical: Supports clinical service line growth and development of anesthetist utilization in the management of patients across the continuum of care with an emphasis on the Procedural and Surgical environments.
• Practice Compliance: Is a subject matter expert on clinical privileging and competence. Collaborates with the medical staff office and Associate Chief of APP Privilege and Practice to assess APP competency and compliance using focused professional performance evaluation (FPPE) and ongoing professional performance evaluation (OPPE) APPs.
• Utilization: Is a resource for department/division(s) on anesthetist practice models as part of the anesthesia care team.[LC1]
• Quality and Safety: Partners with F&MCW Quality and Safety Leaders to improve patient safety and outcomes.
• Scope of Practice: Identifies APP processes and workflows, risks, and opportunities. Works within the state and federal regulations and laws, within the Medical Staff Bylaws of FH and with the MCW office of legal, to ensure that credentialed and privileged APPs function within their specialty scope of practice and in accordance with their delineation of privileges, and to the fullest extent of license and training.
• Partnership: Serves as a member and/or leader of administrative and clinical committees in coordination with leadership for Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin. Collaborates with affiliate nursing and pharmacy leadership to standardize and enhanceanesthetistworkflows and transitions of care maximizing provider utilization and maintaining a culture of safety.
• Operations: Facilitates leadership in a shared model that addresses common APP practice, education, and resource needs. Works across MCW and practice affiliates through integrated Office of Advanced Practice, placing leaders as subject matter experts on key committees and initiatives.
• Professional Development: Explores a professional advancement model specific to APP clinicians and develops guiding principles and recommendations for professional advancement and/or development as APP clinical experts and leaders.
• EMR and Technology - Develops Epic Builder skills to participate in electronic medical record optimization for top of license practice and operations that impact APPs with a focus on anesthetics charting. Understands system technology tools and integration across the system.
• Academic Partnerships - Fosters collaborative relationships with CAA and CRNA educational programs and fosters a positive educational experience for students rotating in our system.
• Culture - Promotes a culture of inclusion and respect for a diverse anesthetist workforce with the focus on teamwork and collaboration for the benefit of the patient.
• Recruitment and Retention - Monitors local and national employment trends. Collaborates with human resources and Chief advanced Practice Officer on compensation, recruitment, and retention strategies.

Knowledge - Skills - Abilities

Strong leadership, team building and decision-making capabilities. Has the ability to set priorities, identify and resolve problems and use influence to meet the strategic needs of the position. Identifies areas for improvement and facilitates change. Exercises emotional intelligence, maintains self-control, and displays sensitivity to the needs of others. Aware of organizational culture and builds formal and informal networks to achieve maximum results. System awareness and thinking. Coaches and develops leadership skills in others. Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills. Demonstrates reliability and maintains confidentiality.

Risk Potential

Little or no exposure to hazards such as dust, fumes, or extreme temperatures, airborne or blood borne pathogens, extreme temperatures, or allergens.

Sensory Acuity

Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.

Work Environment

Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.

Performance Dimensions

Collegiality

Exhibits confidentiality, honesty, and actions that build trust and strengthen relationships. Listens to others and effectively communicates in a clear and concise manner through written and verbal communication. Demonstrates respect and commitment to the values of diversity and equity; seeks out and incorporates diverse perspectives into decision making.

Excellence and Creativity

Exhibits initiative and ingenuity by taking ownership of tasks to proactively improve services, avoid problems, or develop opportunities. Generates novel and valuable ideas to impact institutional missions.

Identifies and implements new methods to increase efficiency and quality.

Education and Development

Displays an ongoing commitment to continuous learning and self-improvement in one's area of responsibility. Actively seeks out mentorship and learning opportunities that can be applied to current and future work activities. Develops and maintains professional affiliations. Participates in design, development, and/or evaluation of instructional materials, methods, courses, or programs.

Agility and Judgment

Remains flexible and versatile in rapidly changing environment and adapt quickly to changing circumstances. Changes behavioral style or method of approach when necessary to achieve a goal. Makes timely and sound decisions based on analysis of information, experience, and logic. Shows reliability and accountability in the successful completion of all work.

Stewardship and Institutional Citizenship

Supports transformational change to achieve institutional vision and strategies. Is an active and thoughtful participant in institutional initiatives, meetings, and committee work. Conserves resources and use in an efficient and cost-effective manner across all institutional missions. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality within area of influence.

Disclaimers

Background Check

Employment in this position may be contingent upon successfully completing a background and criminal history check, caregiver background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Caregiver Background Check

Law, physical examination, and / or driving record check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Medical College of Wisconsin is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment based on age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Medical College of Wisconsin defines diversity as a commitment to recognizing and appreciating the variety of individual differences in an environment that promotes and celebrates individual and collective achievement. The diversity of MCW continues to be an important source of innovative ideas and creative accomplishments.

Confidentiality

Employees that have access to MCW, affiliate, subsidiary, or student data or Protected Health Information

(PI), or research protected information are obligated to protect the confidentiality and proper use and access of this information to prevent loss, misuse, unauthorized access, unnecessary identification, or security breaches.

Completeness

This job description is not an employment contract and the Medical College of Wisconsin may modify this document at any time. This document is intended to indicate the types of tasks and levels of skill, effort, and responsibility required by positions assigned this title. This information shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any position. It is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of direct reports. The functions described are not to be interpreted as exclusive or all-inclusive of the various functions performed.

Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant. Nominations and applications, including current Resume/CV and optional a cover letter stating reasons for interest in the role, may be submitted to:

Jennifer Waters-Plemon - Senior Physician Recruiter - jplemon@mcw.edu - 715-316-1448

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Preferred Schedule:

Position Requirements:

Certification:

Candidates can be either a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant or Certified Nurse Anesthetists

Preferred Experience:

Greater than 5 years of Previous CAA/CRNA clinical experience in Anesthesiology; Prior Leadership Experience Preferred

Minimum Education:

CAA: Master's of Science in Anesthesiology

CRNA: Master's Degree from Accredited Nurse Anesthetist Program

Licensure:

Wisconsin CAA or APNP licensure or eligible

AHA BCLS and/or ACLS

Physical Requirements

Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

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