The Associate Chief Neurology, in concert with Division Chief, develops the vision consistent with the mission of CNH, and a strategic plan to provide access to patients and families who need services. Responsible for developing and implementing outcome metrics in concert with the Chief to meet the highest clinical performance. Works with Chief to set standards of excellence for faculty within the division. Develops policy and procedures, collaborates with outside departments in the care and treatment of children in need of care. Active with research protocols and helps develop other faculty members interested in research. Take a leadership role in education of medical students, residents, fellows, and international visitors - to maximize their educational experience, and to help create the process whereby these individuals refer complex patient to us from their home institution when they return there after training with us. Takes an active role in the clinical schedules to ensure coverage of all sites and locations where Neurology practices. Maintains professional standards of the division, and represents the Chief and the Division with workgroups and activities when Chief is not able to attend. Assists hospital management in the preparation for external reviews and facilitates programs within the division. Initiates and develops innovative ways to provide access to the needs of our patients and community we serve (i.e. optimization of electronic health record, telemedicine, program development, collaboration with other centers, etc.).

• Provide clinical services for patients at Children's Hospital and other approved sites in an ethical, professional and timely manner.

• Provide oversight of the medical care team and manage direct patient care for a specified patient population; improve continuity of care, customer service and partnerships with community medical providers through timely completion of records and communication.

• Actively participate in family centered care and communicate in a professional and compassionate manner; refer patients to specialists and to relevant ancillary services as appropriate. Serve as a leader in communication with primary care referrals and work to develop these relationships.

• Appropriately utilize the defined chain of command and escalation policies.

• Respond to team members and outside medical providers in a timely and respectful manner; communicate clearly to faculty expectations regarding patient clinical care updates and notifications of significant clinical changes, and encourages questions.

• Participate in CNMC's advocacy initiatives.

• Contribute scholarly effort to the advancement of public policy to promote population-based pediatric health and well being.

• Teach patients and families about treatment, prevention, and care enhancement techniques.

• Participate in specific health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.

• Contribute scholarly effort to the advancement of public policy that promotes population-based pediatric health and well being.

• Conduct research of significant scientific value in the clinical and translational science area(s) relevant to his/her practice specialty.

• Participate in reviewing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.

• Publish in peer-reviewed, scientific, quality and management journals.

• Submit applications for grants or contracts for funding of research projects.

• Participate in research committees, workshop special interest groups, etc.

• Participate in CNMC's medical education programs through learning activities with colleagues and trainees.

• Participate as appropriate in hospital/university -wide educational programs and outreach forums to educate primary care and other referrals sources.

• Participate as appropriate in local, regional and national educational efforts.

• Follow established bylaws, policies and procedures, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.

• Adequately and promptly complete all clinical documentation as required by JCAHO, other regulatory bodies and/or the Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations and Policies and Procedures include complete clinical charge documentation.

• Identify problems related to patient services and make recommendations for improvement.

• Cooperate and participate in the development, implementation and revision of policies affecting medical practice, judgment and quality of care; Participate as a member of special care teams, Medical Staff and hospital committees.

• Review and prepare protocol for use by staff. Evaluate patient care according to adopted protocol and Quality Assurance program criteria.

• Participate in evaluation of peers and support staff; acknowledge and report medical and/or other errors as well as participate in efforts to prevent them.

• Develop, in concert with the Center leadership, a divisional vision consistent with the mission of CNMC and a strategic plan to deliver the highest quality of clinical care.

• Anticipate future strategic, operational and financial trends and consequences in the marketplace, technology and healthcare innovations.

• Develop planning scenarios and formulate strategies.

• Identify and assess all variables that may impact patient outcomes.

• Establish standards and monitors the clinical performance of the division; develop policies and procedures that are necessary to support the provision of care provided by the Division and the clinical outcome/quality goals of CNMC in conjunction with the Chief.

• Set the clinical directions for the Division and its members, in concert with the Center leadership and Chief.

• Take a leadership role in promoting the activity of the Division to enhance CNMC's clinical and academic reputation within the community and, as appropriate, nationally/internationally, and work, in concert with the institution, in marketing of Division activities.

• Develop the clinical operational activities of the Division, including activities specific to the Division that affects the operations. This may include intramural as well as regional and national education.

• Ensure adherence within the Division of the hospital and medical staff bylaws and policies and procedures.

• Participate in financial planning and budget preparation for the resource needs of the division.

• In conjunction with the Chief, work to best align resources to meet patient demand, participating in philanthropic opportunities, if necessary, for future capital planning and purchases.

• Track, monitor, and evaluate best resource allocation to patient demand and increase access to the Division.