Director for Observation Services
Apply NowCompany: UPMC Harrisburg
Location: Harrisburg, PA 17112
Description:
Details
Client Name
UPMC Harrisburg
Job Type
Permanent
Offering
Physician
Profession
Emergency Medicine
Specialty
General
Job ID
20105529
Job Title
Director for Observation Services
Shift Details
Shift
Full Time Days
Scheduled Hours
36
Job Order Details
Start Date
04/02/2025
Duration
0
Job Description
UPMC is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and innovative medical solutions. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Physician to serve as the Director for Observation Services. This role is crucial in ensuring the highest standards of patient care and operational efficiency within our observation units.
Primary Duties
Recruitment and retention of physicians to serve within ED Obs
Oversight of quality measures and outcomes for the program
Interaction with referring physicians and attention to their concerns
Evaluating and giving feedback to practicing ED Obs physicians regarding their performance (clinical and administrative)
Ensure that ED Obs physicians' patients meet the quality and patient satisfaction guidelines as established by regulatory and payer agencies
Serve as a liaison between the ED Obs physicians program and various other clinical departments
Ensure that patients receive timely communication, and have an opportunity to have their questions answered
Work with other areas of the health system to accomplish system goals as they pertain to the ED Obs program
Work with nursing and other members of the clinical team to design and implement care protocols so as to ensure optimal care of hospital patients
Benefits
Competitive salary
Health, life and disability insurance
Medical malpractice insurance
Defined contribution plan; 403(B) plan with employer match
Professional allowance and CME time
Relocation assistance
Client Details
Address
111 South Front Street
City
Harrisburg
State
PA
Zip Code
17101
Client Name
UPMC Harrisburg
Job Type
Permanent
Offering
Physician
Profession
Emergency Medicine
Specialty
General
Job ID
20105529
Job Title
Director for Observation Services
Shift Details
Shift
Full Time Days
Scheduled Hours
36
Job Order Details
Start Date
04/02/2025
Duration
0
Job Description
UPMC is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and innovative medical solutions. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Physician to serve as the Director for Observation Services. This role is crucial in ensuring the highest standards of patient care and operational efficiency within our observation units.
Primary Duties
Recruitment and retention of physicians to serve within ED Obs
Oversight of quality measures and outcomes for the program
Interaction with referring physicians and attention to their concerns
Evaluating and giving feedback to practicing ED Obs physicians regarding their performance (clinical and administrative)
Ensure that ED Obs physicians' patients meet the quality and patient satisfaction guidelines as established by regulatory and payer agencies
Serve as a liaison between the ED Obs physicians program and various other clinical departments
Ensure that patients receive timely communication, and have an opportunity to have their questions answered
Work with other areas of the health system to accomplish system goals as they pertain to the ED Obs program
Work with nursing and other members of the clinical team to design and implement care protocols so as to ensure optimal care of hospital patients
Benefits
Competitive salary
Health, life and disability insurance
Medical malpractice insurance
Defined contribution plan; 403(B) plan with employer match
Professional allowance and CME time
Relocation assistance
Client Details
Address
111 South Front Street
City
Harrisburg
State
PA
Zip Code
17101