Quality Assistant Medical Director - Emergency Medicine - Kaweah Health Medical Center
Company: Vituity
Location: Visalia
Posted on: January 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Visalia, CA – Seeking Quality Assistant Medical Director Join
the Physician Partnership Where You Can Increase Your Impact
Vituity’s ownership model provides autonomy, local control, and a
national system of support, so you can focus your attention where
you want it to be – on your patients. Join the Vituity Team.
Vituity is a 100% physician-owned partnership and is led by
frontline physicians that are all equitable owners. As an equal and
valued partner from day one, our ownership model provides you with
financial transparency, a comprehensive benefits package including
profit distribution, and multiple career development opportunities.
Our leadership understands what your practice needs to thrive and
gives you autonomy and local control so you can provide care when,
where, and how your patients need it. You are backed by a
best-in-class corporate healthcare team and supported by the broad
peer-level expertise of 6,000 Vituity clinicians. At Vituity we’ve
cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes
through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values
team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach
we call “culture of brilliance.” Together, we leverage our
strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local
communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our
colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of
recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for
a job well done. Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at
475 sites across the country, serving 9 million patients a year.
With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with
you. The Opportunity Act as the Quality Medical Director locally,
as well as interface between Vituity and Kaweah. Vituity has its
own Quality team, with which you will become heavily involved, with
quarterly virtual workshops, annual in-person workshops, and
semi-annual and annual Quality Data audits that are done per
provider and for the entire site. Learn to stay up to date with
CMS' evolving quality metrics and requirements and learn how to
reinforce compliance within Vituity and within your site's local
operations. Act as the ED Sepsis Champion within Kaweah's Sepsis
team. Work closely with Kaweah Sepsis Team, Quality Officer,
Department Chairs, IT, and lab directors. Act as the liaison
between Kaweah and the ED providers for all matters sepsis related.
Continue to develop policies and processes to optimize sepsis care
within the ED, as well as maximize compliance with CMS
requirements. Continue to monitor and revise said policies and
processes in real time. Attend meetings quarterly and monthly,
depending on the level (generally can be virtual). Act as the ED
Trauma Liaison on the Kaweah Trauma Committee. Interface between ED
and Surgical providers (including surgery, ortho, vascular, CT,
anesthesia, ICU, lab, radiology, etc.) on acute issues or policy
optimization. Work closely with Trauma Manager and Trauma Director
to optimize our site's trauma performance, remediate issues, and
ensure ongoing site certification as a trauma center by the
American College of Surgeons. Chart and case review. Trauma PIPS
and PEER review. Attend monthly meetings for Trauma Operations and
Trauma PIPS/PEER review, both of which are done in a hybrid model
(virtual participation is okay). The Practice Kaweah Health Medical
Center – Visalia, California A 250-bed facility and Level III
Trauma Center. STEMI Receiving Center and Stroke Center. 74-bed
Emergency Department with 98,000 annual visits. 24/7 case
management, social work, and in-house interpreters. Kaweah Health
Medical Center operates an ACGME accredited 3-year EM residency
with 18 residents per year, ACGME accredited Sim/US/education/admin
EM fellowships, and an AP fellowship program, taking rolling
admission with up to 4 AP fellows per year. The Community Visalia,
California, is a charming city nestled in the San Joaquin Valley,
known for its rich agricultural heritage and proximity to
breathtaking natural landmarks. As the gateway to Sequoia and Kings
Canyon National Parks, residents enjoy easy access to towering
sequoias, scenic hikes, and outdoor adventures. Downtown Visalia
offers a vibrant cultural scene with unique shops, local dining,
and historic venues like the Fox Theatre, which hosts concerts and
performances. The city’s seasonal weather includes hot summers and
mild winters, ideal for year-round activities. Its central location
allows for convenient travel to California’s coast, mountains, and
larger cities like Fresno. Benefits & Beyond* Vituity cares about
the whole you. With our comprehensive compensation and benefits
package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your
needs of today and your plans for the future. Superior Health Plan
Options. Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, life and AD&D coverage, and
more. Partnership models allows a K-1 status pay structure,
allowing high tax deductions. Extraordinary 401K Plan with high tax
reduction and faster balance growth. Eligible to receive an Annual
Profit Distribution/yearly cash bonus. EAP, travel assistance, and
identify theft included. Student loan refinancing discounts.
Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our
patients, communities, and employees. We are unified around the
common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we
believe everyone has a role to play in that. When we work together
across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we
exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and
clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from
clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow
with us. Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the
basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation,
gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age,
genetic information (including family medical history), veteran
status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any
other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying
with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to
nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. *Visa status applicants
benefits vary. Please speak to a recruiter for more details.
Applicants only. No agencies please.
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