Medical Director - Children's Medical Group - Metro Region

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Our pediatricians and primary care offices offer parents a level of care that cannot be obtained at other places:

• Affiliation with the #4 children's hospital in the country (according to Parents magazine)
• Board-certified pediatricians (learn what it means to be 'board-certified')
• Many locations spread throughout southeast Wisconsin
• Commitment to population health and an increased role for pediatricians in the care of children
• Doctors who are very active in their local communities
• Access to many health and wellness programs designed to keep kids safe and healthy
  
  

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

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The Children's Medical Group (CMG) Regional Medical Director is a physician that provides clinical and administrative leadership for a designated region of primary care clinics within CMG. The medical director is responsible for ensuring that all program and clinical performance under his/her leadership conform to CMG and CHW standards for quality and that physicians and advanced practice clinicians adhere to all applicable CMG and CHW policies and procedures. The medical director shares joint responsibility and accountability with CMG dyad leader partner(s) for outcome results in provider and staff engagement, physician practice optimization, timely patient access, patient/family experience and budget and financial performance targets. The medical director: reports to the President of CMG for medical matters and Vice President of Primary Care for administrative matters; partners with CMG directors and practice managers within the assigned region to achieve operational goals and objectives; and has oversight for providers within the assigned region.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serves as a member of the leadership team responsible for the strategic and operational goal activities and outcomes of Children’s Medical Group.
• In collaboration with other CMG administrative leaders, is responsible and accountable for key practice performance measures outcome results and participates in identified improvement opportunities and plans within the areas of clinical quality, safety, people, culture and finances.
• Serves as a key communications link by regularly meeting with clinic and provider teams within the region to inform and receive information relevant to the services delivered to children and families.
• Participates in medical and other leadership development opportunities for professional growth.
• Participates in Human Resources efforts for recruitment, retention and performance evaluation of the providers within the assigned region.
• Collaborates with the CMG professional staff and other leaders within CMG and across the CW system in reviewing and developing procedures, practice improvements and addressing other concerns.
• Collaborates with appropriate CMG committees and the CW medical staff for input and action related to provider clinical performance and professionalism expectations.
• Spends at least one and no more than two days/week performing relevant clinical work.
• Dedicates at least one-half day per week rounding in designated clinical sites with the goal of visiting every regional site at least twice annually.
• Is allowed protected discretionary time of at least one half-day per week.
  
  

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Supports and consistently demonstrates Children’s Wisconsin values in words and actions.
• Demonstrates an ongoing commitment to Children's Wisconsin mission, vision, At Our Best culture and strategic efforts. Has the ability to represent the organization and serve consumers in a professional manner and promote a positive image of the organization and its services
• Must be credentialed and in good standing through one of Medical/Dental Staffs of Children's Hospital of Wisconsin.
• Must possess appropriate certification in the field of specialty (Board Certification or similar professional qualifications).
• Consistently demonstrates professional competence, dependability and medical and personal ethics.
• Exhibits interpersonal communication skills necessary to work collaboratively with Children’s Wisconsin personnel and management staff as well as providers, parents/family members and the community and its leaders.
• Demonstrates good listening skills, willingness to consider alternative viewpoints and encourage feedback from all team members.
• Able to respectfully strive for consensus or alignment among multiple constituencies using effective negotiation and persuasive skills.
  
  

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.