• Job Description

  Req#: 478120

  Medical Director of IMPROVE (Innovative Methods to Promote Regional Operational Value and Efficiency)

  Job Summary

  
  

  The Medical Director of IMPROVE will report to the Executive Director of the Institute for Health Research (IHR) and will collaborate with KPCO care delivery and operations to achieve the highest standards of scientific excellence through rigorous review and evaluation of care delivery initiatives. The incumbent will lead a program of research that will contribute to rapid organizational learning and continuous quality improvement while enhancing the efficiency and cost effectiveness of medical care. The IMPROVE Medical Director will provide leadership to support collaborations between the Institute for Health Research, Kaiser Permanente Health Plan and Colorado Permanente Medical Group in areas of strategic importance while measuring and improving all components of member experience, improving the health of populations, and reducing the cost of care. The incumbent will lead the IMPROVE program as it applies KPCO data to important clinical problems in innovative ways using advanced statistical analyses and evaluating interventions that improve the efficiency, quality, and member-centeredness of care.

  
  

  Major Responsibilities/Essential Functions - In order of importance, list primary job responsibilities.

  
  

  • Supports clinical and operations leaders in creating and conducting analytically sound and achievable proposals for accomplishing rapid organizational learning, evaluating innovations in care delivery, and driving clinical quality improvement
  • Oversees and directs the financial and staff resources to support the IMPROVE portfolio of projects
  • Serves as an information resource for CPMG physicians, KPCO operational leaders, and clinical staff inquiring about rapid organizational learning and quality improvement projects
  • Discusses and seeks guidance about proposed IMPROVE projects with Senior Leadership sponsors from CPMG and Health Plan
  • In collaboration with appropriate clinical and operations departments, develops proposals that will evaluate and test innovations in clinical care delivery.
  • Collaborates in the oversight and review of suggested rapid organizational study protocols for suitability, feasibility, appropriateness, and operational engagement
  • Develops relationships with other Kaiser Permanente regions pursuing rapid organizational learning, particularly through the KP Medical Foundation
  • Designs, develops, and obtains external funding to support independent research portfolio within the framework of the IHR and KPCO goals and objectives
  • Individually and collaboratively prepares internal reports and publications
  • Leads interpretation and dissemination of research results
  • Serves on relevant IHR and KPCO committees

  FTE: Up to 0.40 FTE dedicated to Medical Director of IMPROVE responsibilities, and 0.60 FTE split between an independent research portfolio supported by external funding and clinical care delivery

  
  

  Required Minimum Education - minimum education or degree required:

  
  

  • MD or DO

  
  

  Required Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications - years of job experience, skills or abilities required

  
  

  • Demonstrated expertise and experience in leading and managing a portfolio of research directed at rapid organizational learning and improvement.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively facilitate interdisciplinary teams
  • Prior leadership experience managing and leading clinical operations and quality improvement research
  • Not prohibited from research by any government agency
  • Familiarity with investigator-initiated research conduct and compliance

  
  

  Preferred Work Experience and Qualifications - years of job experience, skills or abilities preferred

  • A minimum of 7 years of prior experience with rapid organizational learning, quality improvement research and independent research preferred

  
  

  Preferred Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation - Licensure or certifications preferred

  • Active medical license and board certification in medical specialty

  
  

  
  

  Benefits

  CPMG offers a Market-leading benefit package, which includes:

  • Medical and dental coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Professional liability coverage (occurrence-based)
  • 401(k) and Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (Cash Balance)
  • Vacation, holidays, sick leave and educational leave with funds
  • In-house CME opportunities
  • Annual Salary: $293,938.00.

  
  

  Employment Requirement : Colorado Permanente Medical Group, P.C. staff must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have established a qualified medical or religious, exemption by September 17, 2021. All persons offered a position will be required to provide valid proof of vaccination or qualifying exemption prior to starting employment.

  Our Mission

  Colorado Permanente Medical Group (CPMG) has an exclusive, integrated partnership with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Colorado. While we are separate organizations complementing one another, our missions are the same--to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and improve the health of our members and the communities we serve.

  By offering care and coverage together, we help Coloradans thrive. We serve communities throughout Denver/Boulder, Northern and Southern Colorado.

  
  

  Our Culture

  As a CPMG physician, you’ll find fulfillment working alongside board-certified colleagues in a comprehensive array of specialties. Permanente Medicine allows you to practice evidence-based, patient-centered medicine in a culture that is collaborative, inclusive and committed to making a difference in people’s lives.

  Our system combines quality resources, state-of-the-art facilities, an Epic-based electronic medical records system, and true experts who collaborate. Free from the pressures of practicing fee for service medicine, you can focus on what matters most--caring for your patients.

  Partnering closely with our physicians, CPMG professional staff use their expertise in business operations management, scheduling, analytics, human resources, communications, legal, finance and strategy to support high-quality care delivery.

  Our team-based culture fosters a respectful and collegial environment where all people are treated with compassion.

  Equity, Inclusion and Diversity

  Colorado Permanente Medical Group (CPMG) is committed to Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity. CPMG has a focus on supporting all our physicians and professional staff in an inclusive environment, identifying community healthcare disparities, and providing education and tools in order to provide culturally responsive care in order to mitigate these disparities. If you have an interest in Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our mission to improve the health of our members and communities that we serve.

  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, age or any other protected status under federal, state or local law.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  CPMG Core Competencies - ALL are required

  Managing Emotions • Remains in control of emotions and demonstrates resiliency in the face of pressure and stress. • Shows self-awareness by not under or over-estimating own capabilities and remains open to feedback and coaching. • Demonstrates awareness of others' feelings and the emotional impact of decisions on people.

  Achieving Results • Displays confidence and shows a preference for action without dominating others with own agenda. • Delivers on commitments and executes responsibilities in a conscientious, organized manner without becoming mired in details. • Takes necessary and appropriate risks in order to increase performance impact. • Adapts to changing circumstances, perseveres through obstacles, and maintains optimism.

  Building Relationships • Engages others proactively to communicate ideas and promote team interaction. • Creates opportunities to gather feedback and shows consideration for others' perspectives. • Shows accountability for own responsibilities in the eyes of others.

  Solving Problems • Solicits the input of others to drive consensus and buy-in while still owning the decision. • Creates objective support for ideas in a timely manner to ensure feasibility before proposing opinions to others. • Identifies new, innovative solutions for complex problems rather than focusing on the status quo.

  CPMG Leadership Competencies - ALL are required

  Developing Trust Demonstrates transparency in decision making and applies rules and expectations consistently. Empowers others by giving autonomy on day-to-day execution of strategy. Leads by example by delivering on own commitments and managing operations efficiently. Trusts others to deliver on their commitments.

  Defining Vision Gives others a voice by engaging the team in collaboratively defining strategies rather than imposing own agenda. Takes a big picture approach by considering future market factors for healthcare. Links the benefits of strategies to patient outcomes and organizational performance. Provides rationale for ideas to demonstrate feasibility and practicality. Breaks down silos to engage other departments and learn from their experiences to support problem solving.

• About the company

  Our for-profit medical group is part of a unique partnership that makes up Kaiser Permanente. We couldn’t celebrate the success of CPMG without Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. While we are separate organizations complementing one another, our mission is the same—to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve.

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