CarePoint Health Management Associates

Director, Observation Unit

Job Locations US-NJ-Jersey City
ID
2023-7787
Category
Emergency Medicine
Position Type
Regular Full-Time
Location : Name
Christ Hospital

About Us

CarePoint Health is one of New Jersey’s leading health care systems comprised of three long-standing and highly-regarded hospitals – Bayonne Medical Center, Christ Hospital, and Hoboken University Medical Center. CarePoint united these three area hospitals to provide 360 degree coordinated care by integrating the medical facilities and physician networks associated with these institutions. With over 3,500 employees, CarePoint is the largest private employer in Hudson County, New Jersey, and each year provides care to over 300,000 individuals.

 

CarePoint prides itself on its patient-focused approach to care delivery, with an emphasis on preventative medicine, health education, and disease management. Leveraging its vast network of physicians and healthcare experts, CarePoint is quickly becoming recognized as a leader in the broader healthcare landscape as it pioneers creative solutions to address urgent population health needs.

What You'll Be Doing

The Medical Director is responsible for overseeing daily operations of a healthcare facility. Duties include reviewing healthcare laws and regulations to implement in daily practices, monitoring facility or department budgets and developing strategies to improve communication between medical professionals and patients.

 

The successful candidate will be able to:

 

  • Develop, oversee and Manage Daily Operations and Strategic Plan of Rapid Decision Unit (Observation Unit)
  • Develop policy and procedural foundations for ongoing success
  • Oversee staff recruitment and development
  • Oversee financial performance and utilization
  • Oversee regulatory adherence and risk management/mitigation
  • Works across the institution to drive success and buy-in of operational goals
  • Promotes a high reliability organization with a Just Culture. 
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

What We're Looking For

  • Board Certified in Emergency Medicine or Internal Medicine with experience in Observation Medicine
  • Strong history of relationship building and creative problem solving
  • Strong clinical knowledge base, utilizing best practice and standards of care to assure safety yet operational efficiency
  • Administrative or Managerial Experience preferred
  • Clinical/Administrative ratio anticipated 60/40% but negotiable based on needs and performance
  • Skill in organizing work, delegating, and achieving goals and objectives.
  • Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and change.
  • Ability to guide management in its responsibilities while maintaining commitment to effective team functioning.

What We Offer

  • Competitive pay & Bonus Potential
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k with Company match
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Continuing Medical Education (CME) PTO along with Annual CME reimbursement
  • Reimbursement for NJ Licensure/CDS/DEA and required certifications
  • Malpractice Coverage w/Tail
  • Advancement and career development opportunities

Influenza Vaccinations are a requirement for employment at CarePoint Health. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from CarePoint.

 

CarePoint Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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