VP Medical Affairs Asante Health Systems

Vice President (VP) Medical AffairsThe VP Medical Affairs is responsible for cultivating and further developing the relationships between the hospitals and their physicians. This role provides leadership for medical staff activities at the three hospitals, while interfacing with operations to ensure safe, effective, high quality medical services are being delivered. As a system position, the VP Medical Affairs is expected to be highly visible and accessible to facilitate provider collaboration and efficacy across the system.Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer, this position will have a matrixed reporting relationship with executives leading hospital operations. The VP Medical Affairs develops, builds and maintains strong physician teams, leads by example to develop effective communication between medical service lines, and successfully advances Asante's history of excellent clinical care and outcomes.Key ResponsibilitiesThe VP of Medical Affairs will provide support to the RRMC, AACH and TRMC medical committees in their responsibilities for quality and credentialing activities. Additionally, provides support to Asante Physician Partners in matters related to quality and credentialing. Advises all medical departments regarding the reappointment and delineation of clinical privileges, peer review and other credentialing and quality of care concerns.Assures medical staff compliance with medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations, policies and procedures, and peer review. In concert with the Medical Staff Officers, receives, investigates, and where possible resolves conflicts referred by the medical staff in reports and/or complaints against members of the medical staff to the appropriate bodiesCollaborates with the Medical Director of Continuing Medical Education (CME) in providing direction for Continuing Medical Education in the region for physicians and support staffExhibits excellent communication skills, including the ability to mentor physicians.Demonstrates high degree of analytic competency in use and interpretation of data, and ability to partner with other departments as needed to ensure accurate and timely dataQualificationsExperienceMinimum of five years leadership experience in a health system including experience with medical staff, peer review, and credentialing activitiesEducationAdditional advanced degree, such as MBA, MHA, or equivalent requiredLicenseMD or DO licensure with board certification in area of specialty. Must be currently licensed in any state and must be eligible for Oregon licensureWhat We OfferEarn a competitive and highly progressive leadership salaryAbility to participate in our 457(b)-retirement plan, allowing you to defer salary and save for your futureBenefit from health plans that are focused on health and wellness including medical, dental, vision and wellness beginning within 30 days of hireExperience a healthy work-life balance with our generous earned time off (ETO)Continue to enhance your education through our tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment plansAt Asante We Believe That We Are Defined By Our Values - The Traits That Guide Us As We Serve Patients And The CommunityExcellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - TeamworkAsante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.