Occupational Medicine Director directs the design and implementation of occupational medicine service offerings that support the needs of local businesses and workers. Maintains working relationships with local industries to ensure current issues are addressed and that the needs of the working community are met. Being an Occupational Medicine Director analyzes occupation related costs and case data; reports trends and status to management. Develops programs, guidelines, and standards for occupational service delivery that support the organization's overall strategy. Additionally, Occupational Medicine Director requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. The Occupational Medicine Director manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. To be an Occupational Medicine Director typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Summary
The Medicine Operations, Program Director provides high level administrative oversight for the Department of Medicine’s (DOM) diverse and large inpatient, procedural (catherization lab, endoscopy) and ancillary (e.g., echocardiography, dialysis, sleep services, etc.) operations at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center (JHBMC). Also leads and supports quality improvement and metric monitoring activities for DOM hospital-based operations. Collectively, these operations generate over $169 million in hospital patient care revenue, and the position manages a $42 million expense budget. This position supports, as needed, revenue cycle efforts in collaboration with central departments.
Position provides administrative leadership support of DOM inpatient operations, which includes more than 189 inpatient beds discharging 11,000 patients per year across nine inpatient units. Collaborates with central hospital services and oversight departments, as well as hospital executive leaders, to facilitate efficient patient flow and to maximize inpatient capacity. Partners with DOM quality/safety/service leaders (physician, nursing and administrative) on performance improvement initiatives. Collaborates with the DOM and the Executive Director of JHBMC Ambulatory Services to support and grow ambulatory programs (currently generating ~115,000 visits/year). Aligns operations to meet the needs of patient care while also supporting the educational and research missions of the Department.
Reports to the Vice President/Chief Nursing Officer of JHBMC and the Chief Administrative Officer of the DOM. Works as part of a leadership triad to include the Vice Chair of Inpatient Operations at JHH and Assistant Director of Medical Nursing Operations, as well as collaborates with various medical and clinical leaders across the DOM (including the Vice Chair for Quality, Safety & Service, medical directors of procedural areas, nurse managers of inpatient/procedure units, colleagues at JHH). Serves as part of JHBMC’s incident command center team.
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