ABOUT THE JOB

Olivia Hospital & Clinic is seeking a Medical Director to serve our Emergency Department! This position is responsible for the overall medical direction, oversight, and quality of care in the Emergency Department and associated ambulance/trauma services.   This role ensures the effective implementation of trauma programs, fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, and upholds the highest standards of patient care and safety.  This position will drive innovation and improvement in patient care through relationship building and use of best practices.  This innovation is expected to lead to benchmark performance at Olivia in the areas of clinical outcomes, patient experience and improved affordability.  This exempt position will work approximately 75% of the time providing patient care, and 25% of the time providing administrative oversight of ED APCs and trauma stroke program as well as other administrative duties.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the overall supervision of emergency medical care delivered by employed providers at Olivia Hospital.
• Partner with the Emergency Medicine Department administrative team and leadership to facilitate the emergency medicine provider staffing schedule and ensure coverage at Olivia Emergency Department.
• In partnership with the scheduling partners, problem solves situations pertaining to the staffing and care of patients at Olivia.
• In collaboration with the VPMA, is responsible for providing site specific goals and on-going performance evaluation, including partnering with Olivia Hospital Administrators, CNOs and Medical Directors to meet Triple Aim goals, including externally reported quality and experience measures.
• Attend meetings with physicians, providers and leadership to discuss patient flow between clinic, the ED, and the inpatient units as well as other clinical issues and processes.
• Develop agendas and lead Olivia Emergency Department provider staff meetings for the purpose of providing open and transparent communication on topics related to People, Health, Experience and Stewardship.
• Maintain an active emergency medicine physician practice and participate in annual planning & budget development at Olivia.
• In collaboration with each Olivia hospital’s leadership and the VPMA, will provide input when requested for OSHA, infection control, Joint Commission, CMS, and other governmental/non-governmental regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• In partnership with the VPMA and other medical directors, participates in the site-based medical peer review process for emergency medicine, including review, assessment, identification and implementation of corrective actions.
• Oversee the trauma PI program and participate in other quality initiatives that deal with the care of injured patients.
• Review all trauma-related peer review and initiate action as necessary.
• Active member on the Olivia Medical Executive Committee.

ABOUT YOU

• MD, DO, or equivalent required
• Board certification in one of the following preferred but not required: Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or General Surgery 
• 10+ years of experience preferred but not required
• Current state medical license and DEA registration required 
• ATLS or CALS with Benchmark Lab or Trauma Module within the MDH criteria specifications required
• ACLS required
   

ABOUT OLIVIA HOSPITAL & CLINIC

Located in west central Minnesota, Olivia Hospital & Clinic is one of the leading employers in Renville County. We offer a competitive base salary with incentives, excellent retirement plans, a generous benefits package and a state-of-the-art medical center. If you’re ready to make a difference, we’re ready to meet you!

Olivia Hospital & Clinic is part of HealthPartners, a large health care organization spanning Minnesota and western Wisconsin.  The HealthPartners care system includes a multi-specialty group practice that serves more than 1.2 million patients. Together, we’re living our values every day to promote the health and well-being of the central Minnesota community.

For questions related to this position, please reach out to [email protected]. 

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health
As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.