**Responsibilities** The primary role of this position is to provide skilled management and strategic leadership functions for the Hospital that result in effective planning, monitoring of the quality of patient care, resource utilization across all departments, and service line development. This position provides physician oversight over activities such as Quality Management, patient safety, patient experience, Medical Staff Office, fostering a positive relationship with medical staff, and other duties as assigned. This individual shall assume a facilitative role in assisting the president of the medical staff, its officers, and department chairs in carrying out their responsibilities. Sets policies and procedures and ensures all services meet the organization's objectives. **Responsibities** + Works closely with hospital staff, department directors, and physicians to maintain the highest standards of quality and service. + Oversees implementing quality improvement efforts to improve clinical performance and maintain compliance with TJC, HIPAA, and other accreditation standards. Participates in developing and implementing quality initiatives, including patient access and satisfaction, provider satisfaction, clinical outcomes, process improvement, and guideline development. + Works within the service area network to identify and evaluate outstanding physicians and physician groups for participation in the provider network. + Participates in strategic and business plan development, including identifying strategic partners, growth, and resource allocation. **Competencies** + Patient/Customer Focus- Ensuring that the patient/customer perspective drives our actions and business decisions; crafting and implementing service practices that meet patients'/customers' and our organization’s needs. (Focus also includes internal and external customers.) + Driving for Results- Setting high goals for personal and group accomplishment; using measurement methods to monitor progress toward goals; tenaciously working to meet or exceed goals while deriving satisfaction from the achievement, creativity, and continuous improvement. Goes the extra mile + Building Trust- Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization. + Leading Through Mission, Vision & Values- Keeping the organization’s mission, vision, and values at the forefront of associate decision making and action + Facilitating change- Encouraging others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities; facilitating the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace. + Technical Competence- Demonstrates breadth and/or depth of professional/technical skills and capabilities required for position; shares knowledge; sets or contributes to the Company’s direction within area of expertise. + Building Partnerships & Teamwork—Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships between one’s area and other areas, teams, departments, units, or organizations to help achieve business goals. Resolving issues and problems, and making a significant contribution to team efforts. + Clinical Policies and Standards- Knowledge of all clinical standards and policies set for a healthcare environment; ability to use industry standards, policies, and procedures in clinical practice processes. + Medical Trends and Directions- Knowledge of major medical initiatives, directions, discoveries, industry issues, and considerations; ability to use this information to support healthcare organizational goals. + Healthcare Center Operations- Knowledge of the day-to-day operations of a healthcare center; ability to use this knowledge to ensure the healthcare center's performance is efficient and effective. + Strategic Thinking- Understanding the importance of "big picture" thinking and planning, and applying organizational acumen to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization. + Healthcare Policy and Ethics Compliance - HNU- Knowledge of healthcare policies for all clinical practices and applicable laws and regulations governing proper clinical practice; ability to demonstrate ethical behavior in diverse situations. **Qualifications** **Experience** : Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience in the specialty. Minimum of five years (5) of management experience in health care. **Education** : Medical degree or DO degree with an active medical license. **Licensure:** A current, active, unrestricted license to practice medicine in at least one US state or territory and prior (or current) Board Certification in a specialty are required. If the physician is clinically active, the license must be in the state where the assigned facility operates, and the Board Certification must be current. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Holidays, Retirement Program, Disability Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Adoption Assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, Life Insurance Plans, Worker Compensation, Dress for Your Day Policy, and Voluntary Benefits. The position is eligible for incentive pay based on company performance. **Overview** Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 157,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities, we are creating a more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system. Located in the Phoenix, Ariz., suburb of Gilbert, the Mercy Gilbert Medical Center is a 198-bed, not-for-profit hospital with more than 1,300 employees and almost 900 doctors on staff representing all major specialties. In 2014, Phoenix Children’s Hospital launched a 22-bed pediatric unit inside the hospital. Mercy Gilbert opened in 2006 and has been vital to the growing community. Today, it is the fifth-largest employer in Gilbert. During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016, Mercy Gilbert provided more than $24 million in community benefits. As a result of Dignity Health’s mission to deliver health care and partner with the community, more than 42,000 people in the East Valley were reached through community health services. For more information, visit: https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/locations/mercygilbert. **Pay Range** $125.99 - $176.38 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.