Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a dedicated Vice Chair of Quality. The Vice Chair of Quality will advance the Department’s mission to improve patient outcomes through safe, timely, efficient and patient-focused care. We seek a collaborative, creative and visionary physician leader, who will create a culture of innovation and high reliability, implement and oversee performance improvement initiatives, engage faculty and trainees to develop and maintain best practices, and partner with other leaders across the institution to drive success.

Opportunity Highlights:

• Quality Improvement Leadership: Design, implement, and lead quality improvement initiatives across the Department of Medicine for both inpatient and ambulatory care.
• Council and Committee Management: Chair the Department of Medicine Quality Council and the Peer Review Committee, overseeing case reviews, OPPE, and FPPE.
• Data and Reporting: Develop and manage quality dashboards to identify areas for improvement and track progress.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to standards from organizations like the Joint Commission and CMS.
• Patient Experience: Work with the Office of Patient Experience to enhance patient care.
• Education and Mentorship: Create quality and safety programs for residents and fellows, and mentor faculty in quality improvement.
• Scholarly Activity: Promote research and publications in the field of quality and safety.

The ideal candidate will be board-certified in Internal Medicine and/or an Internal Medicine subspecialty with significant leadership experience in healthcare quality and safety, a proven track record of implementing successful quality improvement initiatives and the desire to be a part of a dynamic, high-functioning team. This role combines clinical, administrative and academic responsibilities with the flexibility to shape the role based on the individual candidate.

Qualifications

Education & Certification:

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board Certification in Internal Medicine and/or an Internal Medicine subspecialty.

Experience:

• A minimum of three years of experience after completing residency or fellowship.
• Preferred experience in quality improvement with a strong record of publications and presentations.

Skills & Abilities:

• Exceptional written and oral communication, interpersonal, organizational, teaching, and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to initiate, prioritize, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A collaborative, empathic, and team-oriented approach to working with patients, families, and healthcare professionals across various disciplines.

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a faculty appointment at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain credentials as an Attending Physician at HUMC.

HOW TO APPLY: 

For immediate consideration please contact: 

Nancy Massa

Physician Recruiter

Email: Nancy.Massa@hmhn.org 

Phone: 732-890-9339

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The minimum base salary for this position is $282,759. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good-faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting base salary is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted base salary based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Specialization: Area of specialization and sub-specialization.
• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant experience in the areas of specialization and sub-specialization.
• Leadership: Relevant experience as a department chair or chief, practice group leader, or other leadership roles.
• Education and Certifications: Degrees attained, residencies, fellowships, board certifications, research, and publications.
• Productivity: Levels of productivity, quality, and patient satisfaction.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the specialty and/or sub-specialty.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. 

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. The final compensation and benefits package will be discussed during the interview process. 

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