POSITION SUMMARY:

The Vice Chair of Quality is a full-time member of Beverly Anesthesiology, Inc, reporting to the Co-Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology.?? In addition to providing clinical activities, the Vice Chair of Quality provides leadership, overall vision and direction of all aspects of quality.?? ??The Vice Chair will ensure that the Department of Anesthesiology provides the highest quality care in safe, timely, and patient centered manner.?? In addition, they will develop and expand continuous performance improvement through the setting of priorities, allocation of resources, oversight of policies and procedures, and setting and execution of strategic plans across the continuum of care. This position is involved in activities that support the Cedars-Sinai???s mission of quality patient care, research, education and training and quality services.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:??

?? ?? ?? ?? ?? Programmatic/Administrative

• In collaboration with the Co-Chair of Anesthesiology, leads and implements effective quality strategic planning and assists with achieving departmental clinical and academic strategic departmental goals within the assigned areas of responsibilities.??
• Develops, implements, and expands the performance improvement and quality engagement activities.
• Leads and partners with internal and external entities involved with quality, patient safety, analytics, resource utilization and evidence based medicine, and regulatory affairs.??
• Assess and optimize the departmental quality and safety structure on an ongoing basis.??
• Liaison with appropriate medical center leaders and faculty to set standards and expectations for performance improvement and quality services.
• At the discretion of the Department Co-Chairs:
• Represents the department by serving on boards and committees, attending meetings, presenting and participating in other activities as required.??
• Directs and oversees department quality management activities and provide leadership and clinical direction in areas of assigned responsibilities.??
• Offers consultation regarding recruitment, engagement, and employment of program staff as needed.
• Supports other leadership roles within the department.??
• Ensures compliance with accrediting regulatory agencies, standards, policies, and procedures are defined by the hospital.??
• Consults with other leadership in the development, implementation, and administration of policies and procedures to achieve short and long-range goals and objectives for all programs.
• Oversees and manages within the assigned areas, including staff peer review, privileging, proctoring, and mentoring.??
• Assists with addressing disciplinary issues and mediate interpersonal conflict within the assigned area within the department.??
• Provides anesthesia clinical services.
• Develops, implements, and monitors policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services.

?? ?? ?? ?? ??Teaching/Research

• Participates in teaching of house staff, fellows and students.
• Participates in evaluation of the performance of clinical fellows, residents, medical students, and research fellows.??
• Participates in departmental and institutional committees in training, research and clinical process activities.
• Participates in research activities.

?? ?? ?? ?? ??Ensures compliance with state and federal laws, accreditation, professional and regulatory agency standards, including quality assurance and licensure requirements within the divisions and departments.?? Assist in establishing and maintaining a quality assurance program acceptable to the Medical Center as required by The Joint Commission, state and other agencies, which shall include a systematic review of the quality, safety, and appropriateness of services rendered.

?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ??Required competency:

• Ability to create and communicate a clear vision, aligning departmental goals with institutional objectives and fostering long-term success.
• Proficiency in conveying information clearly and diplomatically across various stakeholders, including team members, executives, and cross-departmental partners.
• Demonstrated skills in the selection, motivation, development, evaluation, recognition, and retention of competent staff.
• Demonstrate skills in mentoring, fostering a supportive environment that encourages professional growth, resilience, and adaptability.
• Competence in leading teams through organizational change, utilizing strategies that minimize disruption and promote a positive adjustment to new practices or policies.
• Ability to manage conflicts professionally, addressing issues promptly and constructively, particularly in HR investigations and performance-related concerns.
• Proficiency in assessing staff competencies and conducting evaluations that promote high standards of clinical practice and accountability.
• Skill in making informed, timely decisions and effectively solving complex issues, especially those involving clinical operations and patient care standards.
• Commitment to building a diverse, inclusive team environment, valuing different perspectives, and fostering an equitable workplace culture.
• Ability to foster a collaborative work environment, building partnerships across departments and institutionally to support shared goals and effective patient care.
• Consistently upholding standards of patient care, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Skill in representing the department???s and institution???s interests, advocating for resources and policies that support staff and departmental needs.
• Recognizing and responding to the emotions of others, promoting a supportive and empathetic workplace.
• Ability to effectively utilize resources, and logistical requirements, optimizing operational efficiencies.??
• Demonstrates competence in continuous quality improvement processes including experience in measuring, assessing, and improving the performance of service and processes in a large, complex Medical Center
• Proven excellence in teaching, and in the organization of both clinical and non-clinical activities.
• Proven excellence in leading quality efforts??
• Evidence of exceptional academic, clinical, professional, and administrative, accomplishment.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Epic and scheduling platforms.

Cedars-Sinai ranked #1 in California and eight years in a row on the ???Best Hospitals??? Honor Roll by U.S. News & World Report, 2024???25.??

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, a state-of-the-art, 958 bed tertiary acute care academic medical center is committed to excellence in compassionate patient care, research, education, and community programs to improve the lives of our patients. Our robust academic enterprise shapes the experts who will help redefine medicine for the next generation.

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, located at the junction of West Hollywood and Beverly Hills. Cedars-Sinai Health System is the largest private not-for-profit provider of health care on the West Coast, serving more than 9 million people in Los Angeles County.
Join us and take the next step of your career with Beverly Anesthesiology, Inc at Cedars-Sinai! We offer signing bonuses, housing loan or student loan assistance.

Our compensation philosophy: We offer a competitive total compensation and benefits package to our physicians. ??The total pay range shown above takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range includes incentive payments that may be applicable to this role.

Pay Range: $545,896- $714,043 Total Cash Compensation.
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?? ?? ?? ?? ?? MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Medical Degree or equivalent
• Board Certification in Anesthesiology??
• Unrestricted California license as Physician
• Medical Staff membership in accordance with requirements for same as specified in the CSMC and Medical Staff bylaws, rules and regulations.
• Eligible for recommendation to the appropriate academic rank and appointment.??
• Minimum of five years of actively leading quality and safety initiatives
• Prior leadership experience is a required.