Medical Director-Quality and Safety

Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our East Central Region leadership team in the role of Medical Director – Quality & Safety. 

The Medical Director – Quality & Safety in the East Central Region exists to establish and lead the implementation of Indiana University Health’s Safety, Quality, and Medical Staff strategy for the system. The Medical Director will have demonstrated tactics and documented accomplishments in achieving excellence in medical safety and quality. The incumbent will provide training, define methodologies, direct the collection and analysis of data, directs internal and external reporting, and facilitates development of and promotes support for best practices and evidence-based medicine with the Director of Safety and Quality. This includes identifying priorities and directing resources, functions, and programs that support the continuous improvement of medical care processes and outcomes throughout all Indiana University Health facilities (inpatient and outpatient). The Medical Director will direct and continue to develop the physician leadership structure within Indiana University Health to enhance Indiana University Health’s medical staff’s competency to continually improve medical staff safety and quality outcomes. Responsibilities include coaching, supervision, and evaluation of the medical directors with respect to their leadership and achievement of Indiana University Health’s safety and quality goals. The Medical Director advises executive leadership and board on matters related to medical safety and quality improvement and reporting.

Key Relationships

Reports to: Vice President-Chief Medical Officer

Direct Reports: N/A

Candidate Qualifications

Candidates for the position will be selected from a diverse pool and will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.

• Medical Degree with board certification and licensure to practice in the State of Indiana
• Requires Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the AHA
• 7-10 years of relevant experience preferred
• Requires interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to lead groups and programs
• Requires a visionary with the ability to think in a positive and create manner
• Requires well developed administrative and management skills
• Requires knowledge of state and national regulatory agency guidelines
• Requires the ability to lead quality improvement initiatives
• Requires knowledge of State and Federal laws relative to assigned area
• Requires effective written and verbal communication skills
• Requires problem-solving and analytical skills

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we’re looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our diverse organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana’s largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system’s programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana. 

Indiana University Health values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children’s Health is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.

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