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Medical Executive Director - 60073385
This is a highly responsible and professional position that will serve as a Medical Executive Director at the Northeast Florida State Hospital. This position will collaborate with each section within the state facilities and be required to use independent judgment, take initiative in carrying out duties and responsibilities, and should be extraordinarily detail-oriented. Specific duties and responsibilities include: Ensures that all psychiatric and primary care treatment at NEFSH are administered in accordance with policies and procedures, rules and regulations, and state and federal statutes. Through the Associate Medical Executive Director (MED), employs and directs all senior physicians. Administers effectively, directs, and assumes operational responsibility for all physician-based services at Northeast Florida State Hospital. Researches, designs, and writes policies and operating procedures which relate to clinical services and which are used by all levels of clinical staff. Administers clinical personnel matters in compliance with applicable personnel rules & regulations, and in compliance with applicable collective bargaining agreements. Develops recognized programs of resident care, which lead to customer satisfaction. Assists in developing the hospitals budget, costing out programs, establishing expenditure priorities, and administering expenditures so that budget integrity is maintained while controlling expenditures. Serves as a consultant in matters relating to psychiatry, general medicine, and clinical administration. Recruits medical staff, privileges, and credentials all members of the professional clinical staff at NEFSH, on a bi-annual basis. Reviews and monitors daily reports of activities and incidents. Seeks, compiles, and provides information, advisories, and reports that assure the clinical staff is kept informed of current developments. As part of the hospitals executive leadership team (ELT), participates in and chairs meetings, as requested, relating to clinical service delivery and hospital management as it relates to aspects of resident care. Acts as a liaison between the hospital and academic institutions/other hospitals, which may entail traveling to such institutions and hospitals. Participates in administrative matters that bear on clinical issues called for by the department and/or hospital policy and procedures. Maintains membership to the Department of Children and Families Clinical Advisory Committee. As Director of the Medical Staff, conducts monthly meetings with physicians and is responsible for assuring implementation of the Medical Staff by-laws, rules and regulations. In conjunction with the Associate MED, participates in a wide variety of tasks relating to recruitment, credentialing, committee staff work, maintenance of medical standards, and executive committee work which includes administrative actions and recommendations to the hospitals governing body. Ensures through the Medical Staff that standards of medical care strive for the treatment excellence and efficiency. Conducts monthly department head meetings with all direct reports. Writes and reviews correspondence, reports, opinions on matters relating to clinical practice as assigned by the hospital administrator and/or the program office. Assists in interviewing, selecting, and training new employees. Approves submitted timesheets and leave requests on the Kronos and People First systems for all direct reports. Supervises all direct reports ensuring that they meet individual performance standards that have been negotiated, adhere to standards for professional practice for their specific discipline, receive quarterly coaching, and ensure that they follow an approved employee development plan. Coordinates, facilitates, and supervises the system of obtaining consultant services for patients with special problems for all external procedures. Participates as a consultant in departmental in-servicing meetings and programs. Reviews records of problem cases and sets up case conferences on topics of interest for continuing medical education (CME), in association with the University of Florida, Department of Psychiatry. Establishes selected cases for consultation to validate treatment excellence and efficiency. Knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position include: certification in CPR, MANDT, infection control, customer service, and obtaining all OSHA requirements annually. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. with use of Safety-T-Belt, prolonged sitting/standing, bending, reaching, and stooping may be required. Ability to walk extended distances across campus. Intervention with combative individuals may be required. Some driving may be required. Minimum qualifications: licensure as a physician pursuant to Chapter 458, Florida Statutes, and two years of post-licensure professional experience in the practice of medicine; or licensure as an osteopathic physician pursuant to Chapter 459, Florida Statutes, and two years of post-licensure professional experience in the practice of osteopathic medicine. Certification by a recognized board in a medical specialty area (psychiatry) can substitute for the required experience. Preference will be given to applicants who have: board-certified applicants with a minimum of five years experience in a mental health setting or previous experience as a MED in a mental health setting. Benefits of working for the State of Florida include: health insurance, life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance, retirement plan options, including employer contributions, nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year, flexible spending accounts, opportunities for career advancement, and tuition waiver for public college courses. For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com. DCF Employment Disclosures: US Citizen Requirement: Only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired. Selective Service System Registration: All selected male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov. Retiree Notice: If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement. Background Screening: It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a state and national criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for state and federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
This is a highly responsible and professional position that will serve as a Medical Executive Director at the Northeast Florida State Hospital. This position will collaborate with each section within the state facilities and be required to use independent judgment, take initiative in carrying out duties and responsibilities, and should be extraordinarily detail-oriented. Specific duties and responsibilities include: Ensures that all psychiatric and primary care treatment at NEFSH are administered in accordance with policies and procedures, rules and regulations, and state and federal statutes. Through the Associate Medical Executive Director (MED), employs and directs all senior physicians. Administers effectively, directs, and assumes operational responsibility for all physician-based services at Northeast Florida State Hospital. Researches, designs, and writes policies and operating procedures which relate to clinical services and which are used by all levels of clinical staff. Administers clinical personnel matters in compliance with applicable personnel rules & regulations, and in compliance with applicable collective bargaining agreements. Develops recognized programs of resident care, which lead to customer satisfaction. Assists in developing the hospitals budget, costing out programs, establishing expenditure priorities, and administering expenditures so that budget integrity is maintained while controlling expenditures. Serves as a consultant in matters relating to psychiatry, general medicine, and clinical administration. Recruits medical staff, privileges, and credentials all members of the professional clinical staff at NEFSH, on a bi-annual basis. Reviews and monitors daily reports of activities and incidents. Seeks, compiles, and provides information, advisories, and reports that assure the clinical staff is kept informed of current developments. As part of the hospitals executive leadership team (ELT), participates in and chairs meetings, as requested, relating to clinical service delivery and hospital management as it relates to aspects of resident care. Acts as a liaison between the hospital and academic institutions/other hospitals, which may entail traveling to such institutions and hospitals. Participates in administrative matters that bear on clinical issues called for by the department and/or hospital policy and procedures. Maintains membership to the Department of Children and Families Clinical Advisory Committee. As Director of the Medical Staff, conducts monthly meetings with physicians and is responsible for assuring implementation of the Medical Staff by-laws, rules and regulations. In conjunction with the Associate MED, participates in a wide variety of tasks relating to recruitment, credentialing, committee staff work, maintenance of medical standards, and executive committee work which includes administrative actions and recommendations to the hospitals governing body. Ensures through the Medical Staff that standards of medical care strive for the treatment excellence and efficiency. Conducts monthly department head meetings with all direct reports. Writes and reviews correspondence, reports, opinions on matters relating to clinical practice as assigned by the hospital administrator and/or the program office. Assists in interviewing, selecting, and training new employees. Approves submitted timesheets and leave requests on the Kronos and People First systems for all direct reports. Supervises all direct reports ensuring that they meet individual performance standards that have been negotiated, adhere to standards for professional practice for their specific discipline, receive quarterly coaching, and ensure that they follow an approved employee development plan. Coordinates, facilitates, and supervises the system of obtaining consultant services for patients with special problems for all external procedures. Participates as a consultant in departmental in-servicing meetings and programs. Reviews records of problem cases and sets up case conferences on topics of interest for continuing medical education (CME), in association with the University of Florida, Department of Psychiatry. Establishes selected cases for consultation to validate treatment excellence and efficiency. Knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position include: certification in CPR, MANDT, infection control, customer service, and obtaining all OSHA requirements annually. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. with use of Safety-T-Belt, prolonged sitting/standing, bending, reaching, and stooping may be required. Ability to walk extended distances across campus. Intervention with combative individuals may be required. Some driving may be required. Minimum qualifications: licensure as a physician pursuant to Chapter 458, Florida Statutes, and two years of post-licensure professional experience in the practice of medicine; or licensure as an osteopathic physician pursuant to Chapter 459, Florida Statutes, and two years of post-licensure professional experience in the practice of osteopathic medicine. Certification by a recognized board in a medical specialty area (psychiatry) can substitute for the required experience. Preference will be given to applicants who have: board-certified applicants with a minimum of five years experience in a mental health setting or previous experience as a MED in a mental health setting. Benefits of working for the State of Florida include: health insurance, life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance, retirement plan options, including employer contributions, nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year, flexible spending accounts, opportunities for career advancement, and tuition waiver for public college courses. For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com. DCF Employment Disclosures: US Citizen Requirement: Only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired. Selective Service System Registration: All selected male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov. Retiree Notice: If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement. Background Screening: It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a state and national criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for state and federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.