Chairperson job description

1. Responsible for planning, developing, and evaluating the pharmacology curriculum including topics, courses, and methods of instruction related to pharmacology in all curricular years as assigned.

2. Participates in the instruction and supervision of medical students at all phases of training including didactics, small groups, and clinical cases.

3. Leads the development of creative educational experiences to enhance the overall medical education program.

4. Assists in developing and participating in teaching for a Masters of Biomedical Science program.

5. Maintains competency in the field including new developments and advancements in literature.

Administrative:

1. Promotes, by example, a general atmosphere of respect for knowledge, thought, and inquiry within the University.

2. Contributes to the planning, development, and evaluation of courses and academic programs within the University.

3. Constructs and manages the departmental budget, allocating funds appropriately to efficiently utilize resources. Projects future departmental budgetary needs (operational and personnel) and provides proposals with documentation during the budget planning cycle.

4. Motivates and develops departmental course directors and faculty and provides regular feedback on performance.

5. Evaluates departmental faculty and staff members according to their job descriptions and consistent with departmental, medical school, and University standards.

6. Participates in the appointment and promotion process for faculty within the department. Reviews all faculty appointment applications for the department and provides recommendations to the appointment and promotion committee. Also, reviews all department faculty for eligibility for reappointment.

7. Leads regular departmental meetings.

8. Meets regularly with the Associate Dean for Biomedical Affairs to provide updates on the pharmacology aspects within the curriculum and departmental projects, faculty, advisees, budgetary items, and needs.

9. Provides vision and leadership in departmental strategic planning taking into consideration input by the departmental faculty, the COM and University administration, outside stakeholders, and national benchmarks.

10. Participates in fundraising activities.

Service:

1. Serves on committees within the medical school as assigned.

2. Represents the COM by serving on state and national committees in their field.

3. Collaborates with other departments within the University to develop and implement interprofessional educational curriculum and clinical experiences.

4. Participates in interviewing applicants for potential admission to the COM.

5. Participates as an item writer for the USMLE and NBOME.

6. Participates in required COM faculty development.

Research:

1. Leads the development and revision of the research and scholarly activity strategic plan for the department.

2. Supports faculty involvement with educational, clinical, or other research and scholarly activity in pharmacology and related disciplines.

3. Develops a strong research-focused team dedicated to advancing the field of pharmacology.

Located in Denver, CO

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• Transport/Drive patients to and from medical facilities and/or home in a timely
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• Responsible for completing mechanical checklist for vehicle at the start of each
• Report mechanical problems to Fleet
• Adhere to all company policies and
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• Operate wheelchair, hydraulic lift, wheelchair lift, and radio.
• Manage disposable supplies, take care of durable equipment, and use time clock.
• Perform other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS Experience:
• Some healthcare experience preferred Education:
• High School diploma or GED Skills:
• Ability to work in high stress situations
• Able to multi-task Credentials/Licenses:
• State EMT Certification
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WORKING CONDITIONS AND MENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Working Conditions:
Ability to work in extreme weather conditions

Physical Demands:
• Aptitudes required for work of this nature are good physical stamina, endurance, and body condition that would not be adversely affected by frequently having to walk, stand, lift, carry, and balance at times.
• Must be able to lift, drag, hoist, and carry different types of equipment and other objects.

Mental Requirements:
Ability to use good problems-solving and critical thinking skills

GUIDING VALUES AND BEHAVIORS
Employee must consistently exhibit our guiding principles:
• Patient Care - We continually earn the privilege to care for our patients. It is at the forefront of everything we do.
• One Team - We respect each other and achieve together what no individual can alone.
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• Vigilance - We will never waver in our commitment to safety and preparedness in the fulfillment of our duties.
• Ownership - We are accountable for what we do and take pride in how we do it.
• Citizenship - We are dedicated to being good stewards in the communities we serve.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: Operations Supervisor/Operations Manager
Interrelationships: Operations

EEO Statement:
Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.
More Information about this Job:
The Company offers benefit eligible employees medical, dental and vision coverage as well as Paid Time Off, disability plans, paid holidays and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Salary: $16.00

Stamford is home to people from all walks of life; from the tech-savvy to creatives and more. This diverse city boasts a rich blend of cultures. While Stamford has been dubbed "Wall Street North" for its large banking and finance sector, it offers so much more than that. Once the workday is over, Stamford's hundreds of amenities and activities mean generous opportunities for nightlife, culture, and relaxation at your doorstep. The surroundings boast fine dining and premier shopping. The waterfront offers an abundance of boating, kayaking, fishing, and swimming. With thousands of new apartment complexes being developed throughout the city, you can have all the modern luxuries you crave and expansive floor plans at every price point. North Stamford is a haven for those who require respite from a bustling downtown urban life, or for families that desire large homes and an excellent school system. NYC is a 30-minute ride away. Stamford has direct train access to New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia via a Metro-North or hop on Amtrak for service to other major Northeast cities.

The Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN) is responsible for developing, articulating, and implementing a shared vision for the future of OB/GYN services, in collaboration with senior management, other system executives, and physician leadership. This will include providing innovative solutions to improve quality, outcomes, and services. The Chair will provide clinical and administrative leadership which fosters improved overall care to patients and strengthens Stamford’s competitive position as a provider system of choice. This position facilitates alignment between physicians, staff, and patients while stimulating high quality, patient-centered care, matching innovation with best practices across the continuum. The Chair works collaboratively with program physicians, staff, and other senior management members to achieve excellence in strategic planning, patient service, operational efficiency, and performance improvement.

The Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN) oversees high quality education and training programs and supports continuing medical education for existing staff with a strong commitment to ongoing clinician education and development, research activities, and enhancement of educational opportunities. This position maintains effective communication links with physician leaders by coordinating regular meetings, engages them in decision-making, and includes them in planning. The Chair oversees the recruitment of highly talented and qualified team members and engages both employed and independent physicians without marginalizing either group. Excellence in patient care, collaborative leadership, engagement with the non-hospital affiliated staff, and relationship building within the medical group are crucial components of this role. This role would be approximately 70% administrative and 30% clinical.

Responsibilities:

• Provide medical and administrative guidance to the Department of OB/GYN.
• Supervise the planning, coordination, direction, and evaluation of OB/GYN services including coordination of the physician educational activities.
• Develop, implement, review, and update departmental policies consistent with the Hospital's Mission.
• Direct departmental staff and partners in the development and maintenance of objectives and conduct periodic reviews of objectives.
• Assist senior leadership in the development and maintenance of overall system objectives.
• Maintain and provide accurate and appropriate records, reports, claims, and other documentation relating to all professional services including, but not limited to, all requirements under the Medicare and Medicaid programs, the Connecticut Department of Public Health, and the Connecticut Medical Examining Board.
• Strengthen professional skills by attending professional meetings and conventions, subscribing to professional journals, and participating in appropriate professional societies.
• Participate in Hospital medical staff governance and committee assignments and comply with all medical staff guidelines and protocols, including quality assurance and utilization review.
• Perform rounds on Stamford Health patients as required and take call at the Hospital in emergent situations such as a disaster code.
• Embody the Visions and Values of Stamford Health.

Industry Expertise and Operational Experience:

• Knowledge and understanding of current health care trends and best practices, including community health, clinical/medical advancements, performance improvement, and change management.
• Strong clinical credentials and credibility.
• Background of providing medical and administrative guidance to the Department of OB/GYN. Track record of developing, implementing, reviewing, and updating departmental policies.
• Experience supervising the planning, coordination, direction, and evaluation of OB/GYN services including coordination of physician educational activities.

Leadership Experience:

• Successful leadership experience with hospital and physician relationships.
• An educator with a demonstrated commitment to teaching, and the passion to continue to nurture Stamford’s OB/GYN residency training program.
• Ability to engage both employed and independent physicians without marginalizing either group.
• Experience implementing change management and process improvement initiatives.
• Capable of being the principal spokesperson and representative of the Department
• Track record of encouraging positive relationships with independent groups.
• Capacity to engage with the community and mobilize resources.

Business Savvy:

• Readily adapts to frequently changing work priorities and balance the requirements of working within and throughout various functions and entities in an organization to achieve operational success.
• Ability to address issues creatively as a change agent who possesses a high degree of credibility and integrity.
• Demonstrates superior judgment, tact, and diplomacy.
• Understanding of how to expand subspecialties to attract patients.

Value Creation and Innovation:

• Program development/initiative experience to attract independent OB/GYN groups.
• An innovative leader who takes a forward-thinking approach to the delivery of health care. This person has demonstrated success building programs or initiatives to improve outcomes and increase volume.
• Ability to develop creative clinical relationships to best serve the needs of patients either inside the Health System or in the community-based settings.

Strategic Approach:

• Demonstrated expertise in strategy development. Capable of assisting senior leadership management in the development and maintenance of overall system objectives.
• Ability to understand community needs for quality health care services/products and subsequently drive new initiatives or programs to meet those needs.
• Experience growing market share in a competitive landscape.

Transformational Leader:

• Demonstrates ability to balance the demands of diverse responsibilities, including effective delegation, capitalizing on organizational resources, and finding innovative solutions to complex challenges.
• Operates with a sense of purpose and openness with a futurist attitude toward changes happening in both OB/GYN and healthcare more broadly.

Communication Credibility:

• Ability to create a clear and compelling vision and strategy for the Department that provides focused priorities; effectively translates strategy into execution and establishes clear goals and metrics reinforced through action.
• Forward thinking with expanded critical thinking abilities to understand the long-term impact of decisions while also being effective in a dynamic environment that requires discipline and mature professional judgment and action.

Relationship Focused:

• Personal presence reflecting transparency, integrity, and caring coupled with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the mission, vision, goals, and values of Stamford Health.
• Authentic, passionate leadership that inspires and engages others to commit to aspirations on behalf of the communities served.

Talent Builder:

• Presence and credibility to recruit and retain impactful team members.
• High emotional intelligence with the ability to create a sense of community in order to maintain high levels of engagement and consumer quality, safety, and satisfaction.
• Fosters an organizational culture that enhances talent development, inclusion and competencies reflecting Stamford Health’s vision.