Medical Director of Sustainability

11009 Enterprise Corporate - Environmental Affairs and Sustainability

Part time

No

12

M-F

Pay Range

$129.25 - $206.80

Major Responsibilities:

Clinical pathway redesign

• Advocate for integrating sustainability criteria in clinical care decisions and care pathways.
• Identify and initiate evidence-based clinical and environmental best practices to support clinical transformation.
• Bring subject matter expertise to the integration of sustainability and resilience into clinical operations and community health programs.
• Support clinical service lines and service line sustainability leads in the development of sustainability goals and projects that align with larger enterprise sustainability commitments.
• Support Clinical Transformation pillar leaders in prioritizing and scaling clinical sustainability initiatives.
• Collaborate with clinical and non-clinical teams in the development, implementation and evaluation of environmental standards of practice for health professionals, ambulatory clinics, and in-patient care units.

Quality Improvement (QI) and Quality Assurance (QA)

• Work with relevant stakeholders within the organization to develop projects, track progress, align with quality improvement frameworks, and assess benefits and outcomes (including environmental, financial and health) of clinical sustainability initiatives.
• Partner with clinical teams to review, enhance and develop patient care guidelines, resources and tools to improve patient and community health and resilience in setting of climate-driven exposures including extreme heat, flooding events, air quality concerns and infectious disease threats.
• Collaborate with the Sustainability Team and Supply Chain to launch and drive projects that reduce the
• environmental impact and carbon footprint of supply chain.

Education and training

• Build mechanisms and develop education to communicate clinical transformation as a sustainability priority, raise awareness of the intersection of climate, health, and health care across the organization, and delineate the role clinicians can play in driving clinical sustainability improvements.
• Support Wake Forest University School of Medicine Train the Trainer programming in Planetary Health​Maintains clinical and professional competency through participating in educational opportunities provided in monthly meetings. participates in annual mandatory education according to Atrium HR standards for employees and/or volunteers.​ 

Communication

• Lead communication, trust-building, teamwork, and engagement with clinical departments and ensure synergy between clinical sustainability activities and broader organizational sustainability goals.
• Create and solidify connectivity between sustainability, clinical, research and education departments to foster alignment with enterprise pledges for clinical preeminence and safety, health equity, affordability, next generation work force, learning and discovery, and environmental sustainability—and the Rewire 2030 framework.

Minimum Job Requirements 

Education

Doctorate degree in medicine.

Certification / License 

Medicine and Surgery, MD-DO license issued by the state in which the team member practices. Board certification in specialty.

Experience

5 years of experience in clinical/academic leadership, 5 years of experience as a practicing physician. Experience in sustainability advocacy and initiatives in health care settings.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities 

• Optimistic, can-do approach;
• Ability to work independently with limited guidance to develop, launch and oversee initiatives;
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of environmental sustainability and resilience in health care and the impacts on human health;
• Respected clinician with dedication to clinical excellence, health equity and sustainability;
• Excellent relationship and change management skills that foster engagement, team building and trust;
• Excellent skills in problem solving;
• Excellent skills in written, visual, and oral communication;
• Ability to translate complex concepts into easily understandable terms and frameworks to enhance understanding and commitment.
• Ability to work cohesively with clinicians, frontline staff, community leaders, and executive leadership;
• Commitment to challenging the status quo and dedication to leading improvement and change in teams; and
• Strong organizational skills

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

N/A

Preferred Job Requirements 

Education

Additional professional training or certification in sustainability.

Experience  

• Established record of leading programs and initiatives relating to sustainability in an academic medical center environment
• Experience working in partnership with multiple constituents throughout an organization, including achieving consensus through presentations, thought leadership, partnership, and relationship building throughout the organization
• Demonstrated commitment to and experience with advancing activities associated with equity and inclusion

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program