Director, Clinical Innovation

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that’s served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It’s our passion.

Primary Purpose

Provide operational leadership in support of the Center for Innovation and Value at Parkland and provide necessary support for Chief Innovation Officer at Parkland to facilitate projects and initiatives. Interfaces and plans with the executive leadership team to identify and integrate clinical innovations for care delivery and access to care across the organization.

Minimum Specifications

Education

• Doctorate (MD, DO, PhD or Pharm D) or Masters in Public Health Experience
• Must have ten years of clinical, operations and/or project management experience, preferably in either public health organizations
• Must have at least five years in a leadership position; on-the-ground experience in health care delivery systems, with expertise in working with low-income populations; extensive experience working in a health care, research, policy and/or academic environment; be perceived as an expert and leader, as well as an innovative thinker in health care delivery systems.

Equivalent Education and/or Experience

May have clinical innovation specific experience to substitute for the education requirements.

Certification/Registration/Licensure

• Must have Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) course certification for IS-700.B: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System (NIMS) or obtain within 30 days of placement in role.
• Must have Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) course certification for IS-100.C: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS 100) for Healthcare/Hospitals or obtain within 30 days of placement in role.
• Must have Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) course certification for IS-200.HCA: Applying ICS to Healthcare Organizations (ICS 200) or obtain within 30 days of placement in role.

Skills or Special Abilities

• Must display respect for patients, staff, and community members.
• Must be able to work well in a team environment.
• Must demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors.
• Must be able to demonstrate receptiveness and empathy for community needs.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively with a diverse population of patients, family, hospital staff and community agencies both orally and in writing.
• Must be able to demonstrate critical thinking skills, and effective listening.
• Must be a quick learner. Display flexibility and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to utilize independent judgement with minimum supervision.
• Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of community agencies and services available for the special needs of assigned patients.
• Must demonstrate an understanding of social risks / needs and support patients within a healthcare environment, as applicable.
• Must have the ability to manage multiple tasks at once, and be able to demonstrate excellent organization and prioritization skills.
• Must be able to willingly accept verbal and/or written direction from senior staff.
• Must maintain current continuing education and meet all job specific training requirements.

Responsibilities 

• Directs a multi-disciplinary team of healthcare professionals and technical staff to execute innovations in care delivery and trains medical, allied health, nursing, public health and other learners in innovative health-systems research.
• Conducts research to evaluate the effectiveness of transformative innovations at Parkland Health leading to publications in peer-reviewed journals to disseminate knowledge.
• Provides strategic leadership direction through developing, implementing and sustaining annual goals and strategic 5-year goals and objectives that support the mission, enterprise strategy, direction, and goals of Parkland.
• Collaborates with medical, nursing and clinical support services to link Parkland with other institutions locally and nationally to share successful high value practice initiatives and identify new opportunities for innovation or improvement. Utilizes data at the department and population level to accomplish this goal.
• Evaluates and directs data retrieval and analysis for quality and research projects, best practices, and application of evidence-based medicine/practices based on the value added to health system while developing and maintaining positive working relationships with providers, management, and staff.
• Determines when innovative ideas should be promoted across departments and/or disciplines and the resources needed to carry out the innovation opportunity.
• Makes recommendations to Executives regarding trends in healthcare and assists in the budgeting process for new organization-wide initiatives and strategies that will impact quality, performance, workforce planning, operational and research initiatives. In addition, ensures efforts and resources were used appropriately and generalized to other areas of the institution when applicable.
• Collaborates with leadership within the organization to provide a multi-faceted perspective. Maintains fiscal responsibility to prevent duplication of efforts when implementing and supporting projects and new approaches to existing problems.
• Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field of innovation by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, and actively participating in professional organizations. Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact the assigned department. Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence with applicable laws, accreditation agency requirements, and federal, state, and private health plans.
• Oversees and has ultimate responsibility for selecting, training, supervising, motivating, and evaluating assigned staff and departmental learners.
• Assesses population needs and staff capabilities, ensure maximum utilization of individual and group capabilities, while providing optimal service to internal and external customers. Ensures assigned staff receive opportunities to further their knowledge. Serves as a role model and resource. Evaluates staff competencies and delegates tasks effectively. Directs staff meetings, interviews, trains, counsels and provides other personnel activities to ensure that activities meet department and Parkland goals and mission objectives.

Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to our patients and employees’ wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.