Medical Director-Pediatric Specialty Services - MultiCare Health System

About Mary Bridge Children’s

Established in Tacoma, WA in 1955, MultiCare’s Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital has grown into a dedicated comprehensive regional network of health services for children. Serving more than 13 referring hospitals over 9 counties and backed by fully staffed services 24/7, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital offers and supports primary care, emergency services, inpatient care, outpatient specialty clinics, and a level IV NICU. Top performing and award-winning, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network specializes in meeting the health needs of kids every day.

This position is a .6FTE clinical/.4FTE Medical Director position. The ideal candidate will have a strong record of leadership skills and education, which includes:

• New Leader Ascent
• Foundations of Physician (formerly WSMA Physician Leadership Course)
• Speed of Trust
• Unconscious Bias Training
• Crucial Conversations
• The Empowerment/Drama Triangle

Medical Director Duties Include (but not limited to):

• Attend monthly Medical Director and leadership meetings.
• Regular rounding with Medical Directors
• Quarterly President's Council Attendance, MOR as needed.
• Holds Physician/APP's accountable to performance expectations.
• Facilitates and supports interdepartmental communication and collaboration.
• Works with operational leadership to provide direction for program departmental physicians.
• Mentor new Medical Directors
• Model and ensure professional behavior.
• Review and recommend new medical developments, practices and techniques.
• Collaborate with Medical Staff and attend MEC meetings as needed.
• Support Medical Staff Recruitment
• Advocate for resources, programs, and policies within Mary Bridge.
• Work with Quality Medical Director to drive CPGs.
• Work with Clinical Director to develop financial plans for clinical program development.
• Be accountable and actively involved in system LEM goals yearly.

FTE: 0.4, Shift: day, Schedule: varies

Medical Director Compensation ranges from $224,017-$304,530 based on a 1.0FTE and specialty.

Position Summary

MultiCare Health System is seeking a Medical Director to join our well-established, thriving and comprehensive practice. The Medical Director is responsible for oversight of the quality of care provided to patients receiving care across the care continuum as well as providing medical leadership for clinical and business planning, medical quality assessment/assurance and continuing medical education.

Providers at MultiCare are recognized as being among the best in the Northwest Region. Here, you’ll find everything you need to excel in your job including outstanding facilities, comprehensive resources and talented teammates in partnering for healing and a healthy future.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited medical school
• Licensure to practice medicine in Washington State as a Physician
• Board certification or similar accreditation
• Credentialed to practice in MultiCare Health System facilities
• Minimum of ten (10) years clinical experience, providing direct patient care preferred
• Experience in a medical leadership role required
• Additional education in healthcare administration preferred

Why Mary Bridge Children's?

• Mission-driven: Partnering for healing and a healthy future for our patients and the communities we serve
• Award-winning: Named “Top Children’s Hospital” by the Leapfrog Group in 2022
• Growing: New free standing children’s hospital opening in 2026
• Leading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation partners with our pediatric providers, offering ground-breaking research and clinical trials
• Employee-centric: Named Forbes “America’s Best Employers by State” in 2023
• Lifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest surrounded by breathtaking mountain, forest and water views
• Explore our services at marybridge.org

Pay and Benefit Expectations

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.