The Vice Chair of Clinical Operations for the Department of Emergency Medicine serves as an academic department leader, both accountable and responsible for the success of the tri-partite mission of both IU Health and the Indiana University School of Medicine. The primary responsibility is ensuring the highest quality emergency care. This requires building a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary, comprehensive, patient-oriented approach to care. The Vice Chair, Clinical Operations is ultimately responsible for the appropriateness, quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the medical care delivered within the clinical service. They are also responsible for ensuring the education and research missions of the department are prioritized. Thus, creating an ecosystem and culture where all 3 missions succeed.

The Vice Chair has a matrixed reporting relationship, working closely with the Hospital Leadership – Chief Medical Officer, Nursing and Administrative leadership, IU Health Medical Group (IUHMG) leadership, and Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) – Department of Emergency Medicine leadership to:
• Develop and implement clinical policies and guidelines
• Assess clinical activities and performance
• Assist with monitoring and attaining fiscal and utilization objectives
• Assure compliance with appropriate regulatory accrediting and credentialing/privileging standards
• Facilitate the success of the educational and research missions.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Active Member of the Medical Staff
• Faculty appointment: Indiana University School of Medicine
• Board certified in Emergency Medicine
• At least 5 years of total professional time spent in clinical practice
• At least 3 years of leadership experience, ideally within clinical affairs or clinical operations, including medical director role, quality improvement, process improvement, engagement, and patient experience
• Proven record of collaborative success working with individuals throughout a healthcare organization
• Proven record of successful work within a highly matrixed environment
• Results-oriented with positive and enthusiastic approach to problem-solving

RESPONSIBLE TO:
• Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine – IU School of Medicine
DIRECT REPORTS:
• Associate Vice Chair, Clinical Operations
• Associated facilities, Emergency Medicine Medical Directors
• Out of Hospital Care and Toxicology Division Chiefs
• Indirect supervision of APP Director

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Indiana University Health is Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive system. Additionally, IU Health - home to the IU Health Medical Center has been ranked #1 in Indiana for over a decade by U.S. News & World Report. A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine—one of the nation’s largest medical schools—gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training—advancing healthcare for all. At IU Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross-training development.

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