Director, Graduate Medical Education

Why ThedaCare? Living A Life Inspired! Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare. Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness – Lifestyle Engagement e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support Access & Affordability e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare About ThedaCare! Summary : The Director of Medical Education (DME) is responsible for the fiscal and administrative operations, leadership, and management of the Office of Graduate Medical Education (Office) for ThedaCare (TC). The office supports graduate medical education (GME) programs, undergraduate medical education (UME) and all non-nursing healthcare programs, continuing medical education (CME), simulation (SIM), library and knowledge resources (LIB), GME and non-cancer research (GME CRO), and potentially more programs across ThedaCare and Froedtert ThedaCare (FT) North Region locations. The DME works with the Vice President of Graduate Medical Education & Clinical Research, clinical leadership, administrative leadership, and external Medical Education Offices and Medical Schools to resolve complex issues and make business decisions for the Office programs at TC. The DME is responsible for maintaining oversight of the accreditation process for each individual specialty program for TC. In addition to accreditation matters, the role exists to direct the administrative operations and maintain appropriate oversight and daily management of all programs of the Office. The position is expected to be a thought leader for Office of Graduate Medical Education, building best practices to support the expansion and organization of all ThedaCare programs and endeavors. The DME will be a primary liaison with Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and Medical College of Wisconsin and Affiliated Hospitals (MCWAH) and other organizations in establishing and promoting GME and Healthcare Education in the North Region and ensuring all contractual relationships are upheld in the highest standards. Job Description: Job Responsibilities: Ensures ongoing accreditation compliance with the ACGME Institutional and Common Program Requirements, requirements of any clinical sub-specialty boards, and other regulatory agencies for all accredited ThedaCare based GME programs Facilitates ongoing readiness for the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Annual Institutional Review by assisting in the submission of summaries to MCWAH that include action plans for oversight of and performance monitoring procedures for underperforming programs Recommends and assists MCWAH with the development and implementation of institutional programs, policies, and procedures, supporting compliance with ACGME requirements as well as relevant regulations, standards, policies, and procedures articulated by ACGME, ABMS, other regulatory bodies. Makes formal recommendations for improvement based on accreditation requirements for the program accreditation Responds to and supervises preparation of responses to inquiries from internal/external agencies, and facilitates requested reports as required by governing bodies, regulatory agencies, affiliate hospitals and internal departments. Assists the MCWAH designated institutional official (DIO) in all correspondence with ACGME for TC based programs Coordinates interactions between the Office of Graduate Medical Education and other administrative departments including Human Resources, Employee Health, Legal and Compliance, Finance, institutional and hospital executive leadership at TC and any participating institutions Is responsible for the management of the other Office programs including, undergraduate medical education (UME) and all non-nursing healthcare programs, continuing medical education (CME), simulation (SIM), library and knowledge resources (LIB), GME and non-cancer research (GME CRO), and potentially more programs across ThedaCare and Froedtert ThedaCare (FT) North Region locations Participates in the development and management of operating and capital budgets for all Office of Graduate Medical Education programs, collaborating with leadership and TC Finance Leads, directs, trains, and coaches all Office staff, ensuring work assignments align with skills and a balanced workload. Develops and deploys appropriate professional development supports and career ladders Identifies financial support needed to maintain and grow the Office programs, with special note to institutional and program requirements set forth by the ACGME Other duties as assigned and necessary Qualifications: Minimum Experience and Education required and/or preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Administration or a related field, required Master’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field, preferred C-TAGME, PMP or other Project Management Certifications preferred Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in the development, organization, administration, and delivery of educational programs in a healthcare setting Five (5) or more years of senior level leadership experience, preferred Direct experience in the oversight and administration of GME and UME programming, preferred Leadership Competencies: The ability to effectively build positive, constructive relationships with others aimed at building collaboration, consensus, and high-performance teams Models’ professionalism in work quality, actions, interpersonal skills, and communications with constituents and business partner Demonstrated past leadership accomplishment and expertise in decision-making and analytical skills The ability to manage others, prioritize teamwork to achieve strategic and tactical goals for GME across multiple projects, programs, and locations Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly within the realm of negotiation, conflict management, and leadership Works well with cross-functional teams and experientially diverse stakeholders High-level of Emotional Intelligence preferred Technical Skills and Abilities: A comprehensive understanding of ACGME standards/processes and experience with successful accreditation outcomes Familiarity with GME online and reporting systems including NRMP, ERAS, AMA, Freida, GMETrack, IRIS reporting, and SF Match Working knowledge of emerging health care, regulatory, workforce and educational trends that may impact graduate medical education, undergraduate medical education, and academic medicine leadership and best practices Strong skills in Microsoft Office programs, Residency Management System experience New Innovations preferred Interpersonal Skills and Abilities: Excellent demonstration of expert level effective communication skills Expert proficiency in intra and inter-departmental collaborations and relationship building Champions Mission and Vision Alignment Models high-level of Professionalism in all interactions Models high-level active listening skills High-level of Resiliency and Adaptability Servant Leadership Orientation preferred High-level of skill in mediation and negotiation preferred Demonstrated proficiency with making decisions and recommendations on a variety of complex matters preferred Qualities: Ability to support, advance and live our mission and evidence of such: Mission – Our reason for Being - To advance the health of our communities through excellence and discovery, inspiring each person to live their unique best life Ability to support, advance and work toward our vision and evidence of such. Vision - Who we Aspire to be - To be your trusted partner, transforming health care for everyone every day Commitment to and evidence of demonstrating our guiding principles. . Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Scheduled FTE: 1 Location: ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Neenah - Neenah,Wisconsin Overtime Exempt: Yes Worker Shift Details: Days About ThedaCare ThedaCare is a community health system consisting of seven hospitals, numerous clinics and related services.We are the third largest health care employer in Wisconsin and the largest employer in the state's second largest economic market - Northeast Wisconsin - with approximately 6,800 employees. Through our 100-year history, ThedaCare has woven itself into the very fabric of the communities we serve. For our employees, ThedaCare offers an environment that not only welcomes but also encourages innovative thinking and fresh approaches to today’s health care challenges. We’ve improved the health of thousands of individuals. We know this because we track our quality and constantly seek to improve our care and services for the members of our communities. This job posting is available in other languages besides English free of charge. Please contact the ThedaCare Employment Center to make your request at 920-830-5800 and then prompt “1”. ThedaCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ThedaCare complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.