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Location

Tyler, TX | United States

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Job description

**Department of Medicine Inaugural Vice Chair opening in Tyler, TX**
100 miles from Dallas, TX
Permanent - Full Time

The Inaugural Vice Chair will report directly to the Department Chair and will have a mix of clinical and administrative responsibilities. The Vice Chair will be charged with the following roles and responsibilities:
- Develop a Departmental strategy to expand clinical service lines in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Work closely with the Chair and Division Chiefs to develop and implement a clinical faculty recruitment strategy to support our expanding clinical enterprise.
- Work with the Chair, Leadership (Chief Medical Officer, Medical Directors, and Senior Clinical Administrators), and Program Directors to promote engagement of faculty, fellows, residents, and students with quality improvement priorities.
- Develop strategies to promote population health through creative ambulatory quality improvement initiatives.
- Work closely with ambulatory clinical administrators, staff, and clinical faculty to promote effective outpatient clinical operations.
- Maintain a clinical practice with both inpatient and outpatient responsibilities within the Department.

ACCOMPANYING KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES:
- Knowledge and understanding of current trends in clinical medicine, including physician hospital relations, physician practice models, quality improvement processes, and clinical information systems.
- A record of improving quality and safety in a complex health system.
- Demonstrated leadership and communication skills; the ideal candidate is a strong motivator and coach, counselor, and negotiator in achieving the vision and goals set for the Department.
- A commitment to service within the community.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching and educational leadership in diverse learning environments.
- Evidence of successful mentoring skills.
- Strong organization and process-management skills.
- Demonstrated administrative effectiveness.
- A commitment to and active participation in medical, graduate student, and postdoctoral education.
- A commitment to support efforts to promote a climate of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of the Department.
- The highest integrity and personal ethics.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) or foreign equivalent
- Board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine with active and ongoing clinical experience in both the inpatient and outpatient environments.
- Prior leadership roles within a health system related to clinical operations and/or quality improvement.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Administrative and clinical environment.

SCOPE AND COMPLEXITY:
The Vice Chair has responsibility for the development and implementation of initiatives to improve clinical operations and to promote clinical quality in both the inpatient and outpatient environments.

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:
This position will direct clinical faculty, clinical fellows, and medical residents to implement Departmental priorities related to clinical operations and clinical quality. This position will work with health system administrative staff responsible for operational and clinical quality processes.

Recruitment Package may include:
- CME Allowance and Paid Malpractice Coverage
- Sign-on bonus, Relocation allowance, and Residency Stipend available
- Medical debt assistance & Consultative services by Navigate Student Loans
- Competitive medical, dental, vision, pharmacy and retirement plans
- Marketing + practice growth assistance
- Potential Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

LOCATION:

Charming brick streets. Antique shops and unique specialty stores. Crystal-clear lakes. Challenging golf courses and scenic campgrounds. Tyler, Texas has something for everyone. Centrally located in Northeast Texas, Tyler is a hub for the region and easily accessible to several major cities (VisitTyler.com).
- Fastest growing region in Texas
- Population of over 100,000 (233,00 in the Tyler metropolitan area)
- Outstanding area public and private schools
- Small-town comforts with easy proximity to metropolitan cities
- Fun attractions including Tyler Rose Garden, local vineyards, and Caldwell Zoo
- A family-oriented lifestyle
- Affordable housing and low cost of living w/ home options from lakefront or historical to modern
- No State Income Tax

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