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The Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Cleveland Clinic Florida, one of the largest and fastest growing CCF institutes is currently seeking highly skilled and qualified Critical Care or Pulmonary/ Critical Care Physicians to apply as the Director of Critical Care at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital located in beautiful Vero Beach, Florida.We welcome individuals seeking a director of critical care opportunity in a teaching institution. Eligible candidates will have the opportunity to work with a group of seven (7) pulmonary and critical care physicians and five (5) APPs. Highlights of the program include:
Mixed high acuity medical/surgical ICU
24/7 APP ICU coverage
Specialty programs in interventional pulmonology, sleep, pulmonary hypertension, and others
Growing medical center with numerous specialized medical and surgical service lines
Teaching opportunities with medical students and formation of internal medicine residency
1:4 weekend call schedule
Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and educational opportunities
Collegial group that provides outstanding support and mentorship
Key Responsibilities
Report: To the leadership within the Integrated Hospital Care Institute, and to the Hospital President, Hospital Chief Medical Officer, or their designee.
The Director of the ICU is a physician staff who provides clinical services at their primary hospital site.
The Director of the ICU is a physician staff with a career focus on critical care medicine and has strong interests in quality improvement and in ICU operations as future career goals.
The ICU Director will have the following responsibilities:
Oversee daily ICU workflow and ICU management.
In collaboration with staff intensivists, oversee the standardization of patient care, development and implementation of policy, procedures, protocols, and quality improvement measures in the ICU to align with the overall critical care department, institute, and institutional goals and targets. Work closely with ICU nurse manager and ICU Associate Director.
Responsible with the ICU nurse manager for the collection of outcomes data for ongoing initiatives such as prevention of hospital-acquired infection, application of ICU protocols, and reduction in ICU length of stay. Include ICU Associate Director when appropriate.
Responsible for ICU mortality reviews.
Responsible for coordinating and leading, or designating a physician from the ICU (e.g. ICU Associate Director) to participate in SERS events debriefs and RCAs when applicable.
Coordinate quality, patient, safety and experience within the ICU
Develop professional growth plans for physicians within the Critical Care units
Participate in meetings with hospital administration leadership that focus on ICU throughput and ICU quality metrics.
Participate in the meetings for Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine and within the Integrated Hospital Care Institute.
Participate in the education and training of ICU nurses, respiratory therapists, APPs, and residents (where applicable), on ICU quality and educational initiatives.
Work closely with ICU Associate Director and provide supervision and mentorship on selected projects and initiatives.
Review the duty schedule of physicians and other medical personnel who work in the ICU. Coordinates with the RI Regional Director, when appropriate, and the Department Chair.
Collaborate with staff intensivists and hospital leadership to develop recommendations for products, supplies, and equipment for the ICU.
Optimize critical care physician procedures, and charges.
Ensures critical care physicians appropriate service documentation and billing compliance. Collaborate with critical care fellowship program directors (if applicable), residency program directors, critical care nursing educators, and other education leadership teams to provide desired education and training to ICU staff and promote recruitment within the Critical Care unit.
Fosters and coordinates research collaboration in Critical Care Medicine
Provides clinical services in the ICU
Cleveland Clinic Indian River HospitalCleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital has served Florida's Treasure Coast, Indian River County region for 86 years. It joined the Cleveland Clinic Health System in January 2019. Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital is a 332-bed, not-for-profit hospital, with approximately 2200 caregivers, 300 affiliated Providers, and 500 volunteers. Vero Beach is a charming seaside community located on Florida's beautiful Treasure Coast. This location offers tranquil beauty and casual elegance in a picturesque coastal setting. It has received many recognitions including ?Best Small Town in Florida & 12th in the Nation? and one of the ?100 best Art Towns in America.? In addition to offering golf, tennis, boating, fishing, music, ballet, opera, theater, and other artistic venues, Indian River County has a strong public and private educational system. Vero Beach offers easy access to Orlando, West Palm Bach, Miami, and to two international airports.About the Cleveland Clinic Florida RegionFor more than 100 years, Cleveland Clinic has been committed to the improvements in patient care, enhancements in medical education and breakthroughs in medical research. The tradition continues with Cleveland Clinic Florida. The Cleveland Clinic Florida region is a nonprofit, multi-specialty healthcare provider that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. The Florida region now includes Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Martin South Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Martin Tradition Hospital and Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital, with five hospitals and numerous outpatient centers in Broward, Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie Counties. The Florida region is an integral part of Cleveland Clinic, where providing outstanding patient care is based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Physicians at Cleveland Clinic are experts in the treatment of complex conditions that are difficult to diagnose.To learn more about Cleveland Clinic Florida, please click HERE (http://clevelandclinic.org/total-rewards/onboarding/cleveland-clinic-florida-physician-guide/) or scan code to view ourCleveland Clinic Florida Physician Candidate Guide.Interested candidates, please submit CV and cover letter with your application.For more than 100 years, Cleveland Clinic has been committed to the improvements in patient care, enhancements in medical education and breakthroughs in medical research. The tradition continues with Cleveland Clinic Florida. The Cleveland Clinic Florida region is a nonprofit, multi-specialty healthcare provider that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. The Florida region now includes Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Martin South Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Martin Tradition Hospital and Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital, with five hospitals and numerous outpatient centers in Broward, Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie Counties. The Florida region is an integral part of Cleveland Clinic, where providing outstanding patient care is based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Physicians at Cleveland Clinic are experts in the treatment of complex conditions that are difficult to diagnose.Cleveland Clinic is ranked by Diversity Inc in 2022. Companies on this list score well in talent pipeline, talent development, leadership commitment and supplier diversity.Information for CandidatesCandidates will only be asked to provide personal documents once an offer of employment has been made and accepted. Recruitment scams are becoming increasingly common online, with false advertisements and requests for payment or personal details claiming to come from reputable organizations. Please be assured that our physician recruiters will never ask for payment from candidates at any stage of the recruitment or offer process.DisclaimerCleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program as well as a COVID-19 vaccine program. You will be required to comply with both programs, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination, COVID-19 vaccination, or an exemption.Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
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