Ask the expert: What should our job description for medical staff leaders include?

It is important that your job description detail to whom the physician leader is accountable and for what. This is not always clear at first, and lack of clarity can lead to friction and conflict.

Here are some steps to guide you:

• Identify to whom the medical staff leader is accountable
• List the medical staff leader's responsibilities in that position
• Define the expectations of the medical leader for each responsibility
• Define the medical staff leader's role in leadership succession