Chief Hospitalist - Sentara Leigh Hospital

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Provider Specialty

Hospital Medicine

Overview

Sentara Medical Group is currently seeking a Site Chief Hospitalist for Sentara
Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, VA. Sentara Leigh Hospital is part of the Sentara
Medical Group (“SMG”) Division of Hospital Medicine (“Chief Hospitalist”) who
reports to the SMG Clinical Chief of Hospital Medicine and the facility VPMA,
and provides leadership to the Hospitalist program in their facility. The focus
of this position will be on development of a cutting edge hospitalist practice
and associated physician recruitment and retention. This position involves
active participation in the development of long and short-range plans, services,
and strategies to achieve facility goals. Provision of clinical services will be
required in one’s area of expertise.

Responsibilities

1. Collaborates with hospital administration leadership and SMG in defining,
developing and implementing strategy, goals and objectives for their Hospital
Medicine program. Provides leadership and guidance to program activities and
assures timely accomplishment of defined goals while maximizing the effective
use of resources.

2. Available to serve on appropriate strategic and operational committees in
order to provide direction and expertise as needed.

In conjunction with the CMO

1. Ensures superior clinical and operational performance management within the
facility

2. Develops and implements staffing models

3. Develop and implement co-management agreements with ED and specialty
providers

4. Leads efforts to optimize communication with nursing, ICMs, and specialties.

In conjunction with the Director of Medical and Business Operations and Senior
Director, Operations:

1. Participate in the recruitment of professionals, participating in the
selection interview and selection process

2. Development and implementation of clinical and operational training

3. Participates in the development of performance measures

4. Ensures appropriate documentation and coding among providers.

5. Responsible for personnel management of hospitalist staff, to include
recruiting, interviewing, hiring, orientation, supervision, annual performance
appraisals, and monitoring professional growth and development.

6. Directs the efficient and cost-effective management of the SMG Division of
Hospital Medicine. Supports and implements SMG policies and procedures.

7. Provides professional input into the development of clinical
protocols/pathways and order sets relevant to the practice of Hospital Medicine.

8. Coordinates the planning and provision of continuing education related to
Hospital Medicine, in accordance with SMG policies and procedures.

9. Serves as a resource for medical staff, clinicians and the community
regarding Hospital Medicine practice and provision of care

10. Participate in professional activities including association meetings,
seminars, workshops, symposia, and review of current professional literature.

11. Responsible for scheduling and coverage for hospitalist shifts and approval
of paid time off for hospitalist staff.

12. Responsible for participation in policies and procedures for compliance with
DNV and other regulatory agencies and application of consistent quality patient
care standards.

13. Assure patient continuity of care through excellent communication with
patients’ primary care physicians and other referring physicians.

14. Coordinates hospitalists’ participation on various hospital committees.

15. Responsible for enhancing referral base and growth of Hospital Medicine
through communication and marketing efforts within the physician community.

16. Responsible for monitoring patient and referring physician satisfaction and
addressing any issues or complaints about the hospitalist service.

17. Chair regularly scheduled meetings to maintain and enhance communication
flow and address necessary concerns for the department.

18. Maintain knowledge of current changes and trends affecting hospitalist
programs.

19. Responsible for making adjustments to program structure and delivery of
patient care as changes occur in health care industry.

20. Demonstrate knowledge and support for the mission vision and values of SMG
and Sentara.

In collaboration with the Manager, Business Operations and Senior Director,
Operations:

1. Monitors financial status and progress, assessing efficiency and growth
potential of the program on an ongoing basis.

2. Regularly updates the Chief Medical Officer and/or hospital leadership on the
group’s financial performance.

3. Participate in regularly scheduled meetings with Chief Medical Officer to
address necessary current clinical and/or departmental issues.

4. Serves as a spokesperson and ambassador for the SMG Division of Hospital
Medicine.

5. By example, leads the team in a culture of clinical excellence and exemplary
service to patients and other physicians.

6. Serves on the Sentara Hospital Medicine High Performance Team.

Qualifications

1. Graduate of an accredited medical or osteopathic medicine school
2. Board certification in Internal or Family Medicine with 5+ years clinical and
graduated leadership experience.
3. Duly licensed to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Virginia. In good
standing with the Medical Board of Virginia.

Special Skills

1. Leadership skills which include integrity, a vision of the future of the
health care industry, assertiveness, and effectiveness in the presentation of
new ideas.
2. Maturity and sensitivity to the values and expectations of key constituents
of Sentara Healthcare.
3. Commitment to developing and fostering a collaborative approach to the care
of the surgical patient.
4. Demonstrated competence and commitment to continuous quality improvement
5. Evidence of exceptional clinical and professional accomplishments with
particular excellence in the area of Hospital Medicine
6. Ability to work effectively with hospital and medical group administration,
department leadership, clinicians, physicians, and community leaders.
7. Ability to execute sound judgment and discretion, when working with medical
staff, clinicians, and the community.
8. Ability to educate and effectively communicate to those with whom one works
regardless of position within the organization.
9. Ability to effective articulate strategic imperatives focused on growth and
appropriate management of resources.
10. Effective financial management, analytical, and business development skills.
11. Patient centered approach to decision making.

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private school options and superb outdoor recreation. Bike, swim, sail, kayak,
fish, or just relax on our miles and miles of sandy beaches or catch a bite to
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Interested Candidates

Please submit your CV or direct inquiries to

Sierra Rees
Senior Physician Recruiter Specialist
Sentara Health
Email: snander4@sentara.com [snander4@sentara.com].

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans

• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000

• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

• Emergency Backup Care

• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans

• Life Insurance

• 401k/403B with Employer Match

• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities

• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000

• Annual CME Allowance

• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and

• Pet Insurance

• Legal Resources Plan

• 100% Malpractice and Tail Coverage

• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the
diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce.
Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization
to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free
environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs
providers in the following states:

North Carolina, Nevada, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas,
Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.