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Hackensack Meridian Health · 1 month ago

Vice President, Clinical Care Design

Edison, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

Hackensack Meridian Health is dedicated to transforming healthcare and fostering a supportive community for its employees. The Vice President, Clinical Care Design will lead the design and implementation of innovative care models, ensuring optimal integration of physicians and Advanced Practice Providers while enhancing clinical outcomes and patient access.

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Responsibilities

Along with the Chief Clinical Officer for Primary Care and the HMHMG CCO, the VP will serve as the principal physician partner of the VP, Advanced Practice Providers in the design of clinical care models and roles within the HMHMG practices

Serve as the physician dyad leader, in full partnership with the VP of Advanced Practice Providers, to co-lead all strategic and operational aspects of APP practice across the health system

Develop a shared vision and a multi-year strategic plan for APP integration, utilization, and professional growth that aligns with the organization's mission and goals

Share accountability for the clinical performance, quality outcomes, and professional engagement of APPs

Collaborate on budget development, resource allocation, and performance metrics for APP-related initiatives

Along with the VP, APPs, HMHMG Regional Chief Clinical Officers, Regional Chairs, Network Service Line leadership, and hospital leadership will develop clinical care models and define clinical roles within those models of care to optimize clinical care delivery

Design, pilot, and scale innovative care delivery models (e.g., team-based care, virtual/hybrid models, e-consults) that effectively integrate physicians and APPs to improve efficiency and patient access

Evaluate the clinical and financial impact of new care models, using data to drive continuous improvement and system-wide adoption

Ensure that care models are designed to allow all clinicians, including physicians and APPs, to practice at the top of their license, education, and training

In partnership with the APP VP, establish and maintain system-wide clinical competencies, scope of practice guidelines, and performance expectations for APPs across all specialties and care settings

Provide physician leadership and clinical oversight for the development of robust APP onboarding, orientation, and ongoing professional development programs

Serve as a clinical mentor and resource for APPs and the physicians who work with them, fostering a collaborative and supportive practice environment

Act as the primary clinical bridge and liaison to system service line leaders (e.g., Cardiology, Oncology, Primary Care, Surgery) to ensure APP integration strategies align with service-line-specific goals and patient population needs

Along with the CCO, will develop Service Line Advisory groups within the HMHMG to complement the Network Service Line structures as they develop clinical care models, clinical quality metrics, and clinical growth strategies

Partner with the Quality, Safety, and Patient Experience departments to integrate APPs into system-wide quality improvement and care standardization initiatives

Represent the Physician-APP dyad leadership in key system committees, workgroups, and executive forums to champion team-based care and ensure alignment with broader organizational strategies

Facilitate communication and build consensus among physician leaders and medical staff regarding the role and value of APPs in care delivery

Will work with the CSO and other HMH and HMHMG leaders to develop a comprehensive strategic physician and APP workforce plan

Other duties and/or projects as assigned

Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior

Qualification

Clinical practice experiencePhysician leadership experienceCare model redesignAdvanced Practice ProvidersMatrixed environment experienceCommunication skillsMicrosoft OfficeGoogle SuiteLean methodologySix SigmaTeam developmentClinical transformationDoctor of MedicineDoctor of Osteopathic MedicineBoard Certification

Required

Minimum of 7-10 years of clinical practice experience

Minimum of 5 years in a progressive physician leadership role (e.g., Medical Director, Service Line Chief, Division Chief) within a complex health system or large medical group

Demonstrated, substantial experience working with, supervising, and/or developing teams that include Advanced Practice Providers (NPs, PAs, etc.)

Proven track record in care model redesign, clinical transformation, or process improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma)

Experience leading in a matrixed environment is essential

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficient computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office and Google Suite platforms

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution