Job Overview

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences seeks a Program Director of Consult Liaison Psychiatry at the University of Minnesota Medical Centers.

As a Program Director, you will provide clinical leadership, ensure high-quality healthcare services, oversee patient safety initiatives, and foster a collaborative environment among healthcare providers. The Program Director may also play a crucial role in strategic planning, program development, and maintaining strong relationships with patients, staff, and the broader community. You will interact with ophthalmologists, optometrists, clinical manager, technician leaders and residents (program director).

Key Responsibilities:

Job responsibilities may include any combination of the activities listed below, tailored to the specific needs of the position.

Clinical Care Oversight:

• Implement clinical guidelines, protocols, and evidence-based practices.

• Address clinical concerns and incidents.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care.

• Lead EMR design, implementation, and technology advancement.

• Provide clinical experience for patient triage and discharge planning.

Quality and Safety Improvement:

• Oversee quality metrics and initiate improvement projects.

• Monitor and enhance patient safety initiatives.

• Identify and resolve safety issues.

• Communicate provider-related concerns with Medical Staff Services/VPMA.

Practice Leadership:

• Lead and participate in medical staff and service line meetings.

• Mentor providers on clinical performance and collaborative behavior.

• Facilitate professional development opportunities.

• Ensure adherence to documentation standards, medical ethics, and professional standards.

• Develop and revise policies for practitioners.

Strategic Planning and Program Development:

• Develop strategic initiatives to enhance clinical services and identify growth opportunities.

• Implement innovative programs to meet community healthcare needs.

• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness.

• Participate in the budget process to allocate resources and prioritize capital investments.

• Establish and evaluate annual performance goals.

Engagement and Communication:

• Build and maintain relationships with patients, staff, and administrators.

• Communicate organizational goals, policies, and updates to medical staff.

• Facilitate interdisciplinary communication and collaboration.

• Participate in conflict resolution and address stakeholder feedback.

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, CME, tuition reimbursement, retirement, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/physicianbenefits

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted pay range is for the leadership FTE. The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as overall FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Positions with the same min/max are flat rate jobs based on a 1.0FTE schedule. Compensation plans based on production can allow for higher pay than the range posted.

EEO Statement

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status