Executive Chief Physician

Overview

Executive Chief, Heart & Vascular Division

Organizational Overview

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, fully integrated, community-based health system headquartered in Southeastern Massachusetts, and the largest provider of primary and specialty care in the region. Southcoast Health is the largest employer headquartered in Southeastern Massachusetts, and one of the largest employers in the Commonwealth, employing more than 8,500 skilled and caring individuals across the system of care.

Southcoast Health’s services are conveniently located throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island, with three acute care hospitals in Fall River, New Bedford, and Wareham, two Centers for Cancer Care, six Urgent Care Centers, a visiting nurse and home health association, and physician offices and ambulatory facilities located conveniently and strategically throughout the region.

Established in 2010, Southcoast Physicians Group (SPG) is a multi-specialty integrated network of more than 540 physicians with 137 primary care providers. SPG has 10 Accredited NCQA Level III Patient Centered Medical Homes and 64 ambulatory practice locations.

SPG is proud to be the largest and most highly respected medical group in the region, providing a wide variety of medical specialties to meet all unique patient needs within a dedicated network of care.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities

Supporting to the Executive Vice President & Chief Physician Officer of Southcoast Physicians Group (SPG), the Executive Chief, Heart & Vascular Division is the lead physician executive responsible for the clinical, financial, and overall performance of Southcoast Health’s Heart & Vascular Division.  

Partnering with the Associate Chief of Surgery, the SVP of Operations for Specialty Care, and other leaders across the health system, the position will:

• Develop a vision, strategic initiatives and operational goals for the Heart & Vascular Division and communicate plans to the SPG provider group, medical staff of Southcoast Hospitals Group, and Southcoast Health Network, focused on growth, integration, and optimization of programs and services that support Southcoast Health System (SHS) strategy.
• Provide clinical direction and administrative oversight, and serve as a mentor, guide, and supportive partner to a diverse group of providers, both employed and affiliated, support staff, and operational leadership.

• Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, innovation, and respect; serve as a role model demonstrating commitment to SHS’ Code of Conduct and key policies.
• Lead efforts to incorporate evidenced based practice and clinical quality measures in the Heart & Vascular Division; assist in the creation of an ongoing quality and performance improvement plan and program.
• Develop a Clinical Operating Model which supports a patient centric experience, integrated clinical care, and a supportive provider environment. This includes participating in staff planning and development for physicians, APPs, and support staff.
• Assess current and future programs including new areas of expansion and evolving market opportunities
• Manage operational performance and resources efficiently; lead performance improvement and resource utilization initiatives.

• Establish operating budgets, monitor the Heart & Vascular Division’s financial performance, participate in monthly reviews of operating results, and help course correct when necessary to achieve budgeted targets.
• Develop the provider staffing plan for the Heart & Vascular Division, and successfully manage physician and APP recruitment. Review and consult on provider employment agreements and compensation consistent with approved compensation plans, fair market value (FMV) and enterprise-wide standards.
• Develop programs and community outreach initiatives to grow Southcoast Health Network and maintain liaisons with cooperating and affiliated organizations.

Participate in patient care by maintaining by participating in on-call coverage, and performing other clinical activities, as required.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will be a well-respected, practicing Cardiovascular physician with the ability and willingness to balance a 30/70 split of clinical and administrative responsibilities while performing the Executive Chief role.

Education

• MD/DO degree from an accredited institution and board certification in Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, or other related specialty
• Completion of an accredited residency in Cardiovascular Care
• Current medical license in Massachusetts or ability to obtain one
• Advanced healthcare leadership degree (MBA, MHA, MPH, etc.) preferred

Experience

• Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience as a practicing Cardiovascular Care provider in an integrated healthcare system
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive clinical and administrative leadership experience in a contemporary, high performing, and complex healthcare setting
• Currently practicing as a clinician for a minimum of 30% of time
• Possess broad and contemporary market insight regarding the current status, trends and outlook for the healthcare delivery system
• Strong knowledge of healthcare finance, value-based care, medical informatics, budgeting, and regulatory requirements
• Proven ability to effectively lead large teams, manage through change, and drive operational improvements
• Demonstrated ability to partner and collaborate across a complex, highly matrixed health care system
• Strong knowledge and experience of clinical operations, resource utilization and management, and driving improvements in Heart & Vascular quality and safety
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and strong platform/facilitation skills
• Comfortable working in the public domain; has the ability to engage with community leaders, donors, and public figures