System Medical Director Inflammatory Bowel Disease

System Medical Director - Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Position Summary:

The System Medical Director - Inflammatory Bowel Disease provides clinical and administrative leadership for all inpatient and ambulatory endoscopy units across Endeavor Health. This role is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of patient care, safety, quality, and efficiency in the delivery of endoscopic services.

The Medical Director oversees all medical aspects of IBD operations, leads multidisciplinary collaboration, and drives systemwide performance improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and operational excellence.

The person in the position will provide comprehensive physician services to assess, diagnose, plan and treat a wide range of patients with health issues/illness or injury within Endeavor Health facilities locations. Working in a dyad partnership with the Division Head of GI, the Medical Director plays a critical role in shaping and advancing the Endeavor Health brand.

Position Highlights:

• Position: Medical Director Inflammatory Bowel Disease EHMG Board Certified or Board Eligible (Endoscopy] fellowship trained
• Location: 2100 Pfingsten Road, Glenview, IL
• Full Time - 80% Clinical & 20% Administrative
• Be part of an integrated nationally recognized organization with physician-led medical group and embedded service line
• Integrated Epic EMR
• Experience a diverse and inclusive environment ensuring safe and equitable care for all patients
• Salary range: [$500,000 - $775,000]. The pay rate offered is determined within the pay range and is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to FTE, prior experience, certifications, degrees, subspecialties, projected volumes, and quality performance measures

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

1. Program Development and Strategic Leadership

• Lead the establishment and growth of the Endeavor Health IBD Center as a destination program of excellence.
• Develop, implement, and monitor strategic goals aligned with the Digestive Health Center and GI service line priorities.
• Collaborate with colorectal surgery, radiology, pathology, nutrition, psychiatry, and nursing to build an integrated multidisciplinary model.
• Partner with the Division Head and administrative leadership on programmatic funding, staffing, and space planning to support clinic and research expansion.
• Develop relationships with referring physicians, internal stakeholders, and community partners to grow referrals and retain patients within Endeavor Health.

2. Clinical Leadership and Quality

• Establish standardized care pathways, clinical guidelines, and quality benchmarks for IBD management across Endeavor Health NSSW.
• Promote utilization of advanced diagnostic tools (e.g., Intestinal Ultrasound [IUS]) and endoscopic surveillance techniques such as chromoendoscopy.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes, reduce hospitalization rates, and optimize care transitions between inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for GI physicians, advanced practice providers, and trainees managing IBD patients.
• Ensure equitable access to multidisciplinary services including IBD nursing, nutrition, psychology, and social work.

3. Education, Research, and Innovation

• Foster an environment of education and discovery by supporting GI fellowship and resident participation in IBD clinics and conferences.
• Promote the development of IBD research initiatives, clinical trials, and translational collaborations in partnership with the research team.
• Organize at least one annual CME event or community outreach activity focused on IBD.
• Support innovation through training and adoption of new technologies, such as intestinal ultrasound (IUS).

4. Operations and Collaboration

• Collaborate with the Division Head and administrative partners to develop workflows that optimize access, efficiency, and patient experience.
• Work with the Administrative Director and administrative team to monitor program performance and ensure responsible resource utilization.
• Support staffing and process improvements including IBD RN, APP, and administrative support for prior authorizations and patient coordination.

Partner with hospital leadership to identify and equip designated sites (e.g., Evanston and one additional hospital) as primary IBD program hubs.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited and recognized medical school required.
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology (ABIM or AOBIM).
• Valid medical license in the state of practice. Eligible for medical licensing in the state of Illinois
• Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of post-fellowship experience in gastroenterology, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in diagnostic and/or therapeutic endoscopic procedures.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and influence organizational change.
• Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards related to endoscopy.
• Commitment to excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care.

Benefits:

• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options

• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Community Involvement Opportunities
• Paid medical liability insurance
• CME allowance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan with up to 3% employer match, in addition to a 3% company contribution for a total employer contribution of up to 6% and other financial wellness programs
• 457 (b) plan with 1% to 100% on a pre-tax basis, beyond the 401 (k) plan (Physician only)
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

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