Medical Director
- Employer
- MedVet
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Salary
- Signing Bonus, Competitive Salary, Student Loan Repayment, Paid Parental Leave, PTO, and more!
- Closing date
- Sep 3, 2024
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- Practice Area
- Cardiology, Neurology, Nutrition / Metabolism, Oncology, Other
- Position Type
- Manager / Director
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Organization Type
- Private Practice
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MedVet has an opportunity for a strong Medical Director who is looking to grow our Specialty hospital in Houston, Texas. MedVet is the nation's premier veterinary-owned and ledorganization , where doctors have the support of veterinary leadership committed to medical excellence and continuous resource improvement while enjoying ownership in the organization with our uniqueshareholder opportunities.
Why join the team at MedVet Houston?
Everything Starts with Our Caregivers:
About Medical Directors at MedVet:
We know that hospital leadership is pivotal to our success. We leverage what we call a Dyad Model -- the hospital's Medical Director (MD) works collaboratively with the Hospital Director (HD) to lead the Healthcare Team. The MD, who reports to a Regional Medical Director, is the local leader of Medical Services and oversees all specialists. The MD promotes a culture that supports the development of engaged and empowered caregivers (employees) who deliver the MedVet Experience in a healthy and sustainable manner while living MedVet's core values of Teamwork, Leadership, and Compassion.
The MD partners with their dyad HD to improve and sustain MedVet's focus on evaluating, planning, and implementing the delivery of best-in-class healthcare to MedVet patients in support of our mission: Leading Specialty Healthcare for Pets. Successful dyad leadership provides a representation of all caregivers, fosters diversity of thought, and leverages the variable experience and skill of our Medical Services and Clinical Services Teams.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Who You Are:
Why will you love living in Houston?
America's fourth-largest city is truly a melting pot that mixes international appeal and Southern charm. Sample cuisine from thousands of restaurants featuring culinary offerings from more than 70 countries or enjoy world-class shopping and attractions. More than 500 institutions are devoted to the performing and visual arts, science, and history. Houston also ranks first in the ten most populous cities for total acreage of parks and has 300 miles of bikeways, giving you ample opportunities to get out and explore. The region is also home to Space Center Houston and multiple professional and collegiate sports teams.
For more information about MedVet, please visit our website at www.medvet.com . Tosubmit a confidential CV, email Dr. Natalie Theus, Director of Medical Recruiting, at natalie.theus@medvet.com.
There are more positions listed at www.medvet.com/careers . Moving somewhere we don't currently have a posting? We still want to hear from you!
Come as you are. MedVet is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all team members. You can count on us to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all team members and applicants. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, training, and overall experience and abilities. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
MedVet does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.
Why join the team at MedVet Houston?
- MedVet Houston Bay Area is a referral only, appointment-based specialty hospital that offers Cardiology, Critical Care, Internal Medicine, and Surgery.
- We have a state-of-the-art hospital with all the technology and equipment you need to provide exceptional care.
- Medical record completion is a breeze with the use of EzyVet organization-wide.
- Our highly trained team of doctors, credentialed technicians, assistants, and client service representatives work together to provide comprehensive care for MedVet Houston patients, including 24/7 nursing care for hospitalized pets.
- Everyone who enters our hospital doors can feel our collaboration, passion, and energy. Our team is committed to being the best place in the veterinary profession to give and receive care.
- Our team members treat patients and clients like they are our own family, and we develop Referral Partner relationships built on trust, respect, communication, and empathy.
Everything Starts with Our Caregivers:
- Our doctors are eligible to become shareholders - a rareopportunity to have ownershipand share in the growth and success of MedVet & VEI hospitals across the country.
- We offer all the benefits you expect, plus aGenerousSigning Bonus,Competitive Compensation,Shareholder Opportunity, Student Loan Repayment Program, andPaid Parental Leave.
About Medical Directors at MedVet:
We know that hospital leadership is pivotal to our success. We leverage what we call a Dyad Model -- the hospital's Medical Director (MD) works collaboratively with the Hospital Director (HD) to lead the Healthcare Team. The MD, who reports to a Regional Medical Director, is the local leader of Medical Services and oversees all specialists. The MD promotes a culture that supports the development of engaged and empowered caregivers (employees) who deliver the MedVet Experience in a healthy and sustainable manner while living MedVet's core values of Teamwork, Leadership, and Compassion.
The MD partners with their dyad HD to improve and sustain MedVet's focus on evaluating, planning, and implementing the delivery of best-in-class healthcare to MedVet patients in support of our mission: Leading Specialty Healthcare for Pets. Successful dyad leadership provides a representation of all caregivers, fosters diversity of thought, and leverages the variable experience and skill of our Medical Services and Clinical Services Teams.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Foster a culture that supports continuous improvement and the development of engaged and empowered caregivers.
- In partnership with the Hospital Director (HD), serve as an overall leader for the hospital, directing Specialty services (Dyad Leadership).
- Lead and direct the Medical Services teams in the hospital, including doctor hiring, doctor onboarding, doctor development, and management of doctor performance issues, partnering with Clinical Services, HR, or other teams as needed. Continually evaluate hiring needs and opportunities for practice growth, working in partnership with the Medical Recruiting team.
- Responsible for managing overall department workflows and ensuring patient care is delivered efficiently, safely, and compassionately.
- Responsible for doctor scheduling, department meetings, and other doctor-facing communications.
- Works with the HD to ensure the Clinical Services team has the resources and tools to deliver high-quality patient, client, and referral partner experience.
- Works with the HD to manage overall hospital financial results, including inventory/supplies and other expenses.
- Work collaboratively with the HD, Regional Medical Director (RMD), and VP of Clinical Services and Finance to prepare and manage the Hospital and Capital budgets.
- Work with the RMD to lead the hospital's annual Operational Plan strategy and execution.
- Foster a culture supportive of Referral Partner outreach and CE activities to ensure strong and growing Referral Partner relationships. Ensure doctors are participating in the appropriate Referral Partner outreach and coach them on how to build Referral Partner relationships effectively so that they can grow their practice.
- Oversee patient care issues, Referral Partner concerns, and responses to client complaints, personally handling escalated client and Referral Partner issues. Interacts with regulatory boards as needed.
Who You Are:
- Have demonstrated leadership with a strong track record of success during times of change, transformation, and rapid growth.
- Have at least 5-7 years of progressive growth and experience in a veterinary organization.
- Have the capability to effectively manage conflict in highly emotional situations with grace and maturity.
- Board-certified veterinary specialists, experienced ER veterinarians, veterinarians with military leadership, veterinarians with animal health leadership, or veterinarians with equivalent experience are ideal.
Why will you love living in Houston?
America's fourth-largest city is truly a melting pot that mixes international appeal and Southern charm. Sample cuisine from thousands of restaurants featuring culinary offerings from more than 70 countries or enjoy world-class shopping and attractions. More than 500 institutions are devoted to the performing and visual arts, science, and history. Houston also ranks first in the ten most populous cities for total acreage of parks and has 300 miles of bikeways, giving you ample opportunities to get out and explore. The region is also home to Space Center Houston and multiple professional and collegiate sports teams.
For more information about MedVet, please visit our website at www.medvet.com . Tosubmit a confidential CV, email Dr. Natalie Theus, Director of Medical Recruiting, at natalie.theus@medvet.com.
There are more positions listed at www.medvet.com/careers . Moving somewhere we don't currently have a posting? We still want to hear from you!
Come as you are. MedVet is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all team members. You can count on us to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all team members and applicants. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, training, and overall experience and abilities. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
MedVet does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.
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