Neurologist - Section Lead

Neurologist - Section Lead

Join our leadership team in Bellingham, WA supporting Neurology. Great medicine at PeaceHealth supports the communities of Bellingham, Sedro-Wolley and Friday Harbor.

The Section Leader of PeaceHealth Medical Group is a leadership position, partnering closely with their administrative Dyad partner(s), in consultation with their respective Division Operating Committee (DOC). This Dyad is responsible for the day to day operations of their department(s), including, but not limited to, improving quality care, service excellence, safety, financial performance and caregiver/provider engagement. In addition to living the organizations mission, vision, and values, the Section Leader is expected to fulfill the PeaceHealth leadership model, while demonstrating the characteristics of a servant leader.

Essential Functions

• Partners with department(s) operational leader to oversee clinical quality operational performance, provides feedback and recommendations for optimizing the standard of care.
• Assists and supports providers in understanding and reaching performance targets. Actively participates in clinic and provider meetings (at least 80% attendance). Demonstrates effective communication to maintain understanding and two-way communication on organizational, operational, and clinical issues. Participates in administrative meetings and communications as needed to maintain expertise and provide feedback.
• Supports and models behavioral standards in alignment with the Principles of Partnership, Caregiver and Leadership Models and helps ensure the achievement of clinical service goals. Leads, supports and participates with Division Chief, Physician VP, and/or CMO in resolving provider personnel issues.
• In collaboration with the director of operations, clinic manager(s), and/or CMO, assists in physician recruitment, orientation and retention programs including determining physician staffing needs.-Interviews all providers who are candidates for a position in his/her division. Assesses the candidate and submits the assessment to the Recruitment Dept. prior to any hire decision.-Acts as the mentor for all new division providers or assigns an appropriate mentor and monitors the mentoring process.
• Participates in and assists with leader standard work activities pertaining to clinic performance improvement, including regular Gemba rounding
• Fosters effective working relationships and helps facilitate resolution to problems. May participate in meetings with physicians, nurses, support staff, and others as necessary.
• Helps ensure the administration and operation of the clinic in an efficient manner, including suggestions for resolving issues.
• Partners with operational leadership in the development, management, marketing, budgeting, and financial performance of the department(s).
• Assists in the development and administration of a fair and equitable provider work schedule and timely communication of the schedule.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Bellingham, WA is the perfect blend of endless outdoor recreation, urban living, strong schools, great shopping & cuisine, and so much more! These amenities are surrounded by incredible scenery, from the sea to the mountains and the rainforest, making this community an amazing place to live. Acclaimed for its small-city flavor and the home of Western Washington University, Whatcom Community College and Bellingham Technical College, Bellingham has a robust art, music and cultural scene while boasting 65 miles of inner-urban trails to explore, pristine lakes, forests, saltwater beaches, and snow-covered peaks - there are unlimited opportunities for breathtaking hikes, relaxing camping trips, water activities, bird watching, snow sports, and scenic drives! Located 90 minutes north of Seattle and 30 minutes south of British Columbia, Canada, this idyllic city has been rated as one of America's most desirable communities by Money, Outside, Kiplinger, Forbes, and National Geographic magazines. Head to Mount Baker for a day in the snow. Tour the San Juan Islands by sea kayak or sailboat. Trek the North Cascades on foot. Stay in town to explore the shops and cafes of historic Fairhaven and Downtown and then catch a show at Mount Baker Theater – you can do it all in Bellingham!

PeaceHealth has been serving the communities of northwest Washington since 1890 with PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center, now a 253-bed, two-campus hospital providing a Level II Trauma Center and a full range of inpatient and outpatient services. PeaceHealth's Whatcom Region also includes the comprehensive heart care services of the Cardiovascular Center at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center as well as the primary and specialty care provided by PeaceHealth Medical Group.

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