Director of Surgical Services

Directly supervise all employed and contracted providers in the department (proctor as needed, approve timesheets & invoices, set performance expectations, complete annual performance evaluations, promote professional development, provide individual mentoring/support, and develop teamwork & camaraderie within the care team & among other providers). 

Oversee provision of care in department, with particular attention to quality, safety, cost-efficiency, and patient experience. This includes leading or participating in improvement initiatives, ensuring a robust ongoing professional performance evaluation program, standardizing clinical care consistent with DHS expected practices, and investigating & drafting written responses to Safety Intelligence submissions and managed care grievances 

Manage provider scheduling in the department to ensure adequate clinical coverage. 

Actively participate in the recruitment, hiring, and retention of providers in the relevant department. 

Use data and analytics tools to implement and measure the impact of initiatives and programs that improve access, quality, and productivity. 

In collaboration with other physician leaders, oversee coordination of care between primary care, specialty care, surgical services, urgent care, and hospital-based (ED/inpatient) care. 

Serve as a member of senior physician leadership at the HDHCG and partner with other non-physician leaders to inform, make, and take responsibility for departmental decision-making. 

Lead or co-lead departmental meetings & participate in relevant external DHS committees as needed. 

Assist with rollout of technology-enabled quality improvement projects (e.g., virtual health care). 

Participate in direct patient care. 

Completion of residency training in relevant surgical specialty

At least one year of experience participating in leadership and/or supervisory roles. 

Strong written and verbal communication skills and organizational skills 

Flexible and adaptable to change 

Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, data analytics, and electronic health records. 

Excellent judgment and problem-solving skills in high-stress environment, ability to work well in teams.