ELIZABETH AUGUST

• Coordinated care for inpatient patients during provider absences at Hackensack Hospital and Palisades Medical Center, ensuring continuity of treatment and support.
• Diagnosed patient conditions through thorough examinations and medical histories.
• Developed treatment plans in collaboration with nursing staff and specialists.
• Managed patient care in high-pressure environments with effective communication skills.

Directed strategic operations and financial performance for $2.5 billion healthcare enterprise serving New York and New Jersey.

• Oversaw 1458 physicians and advanced practice providers across 97 ambulatory locations.
• Led initiatives that reduced annual operating losses by $180 million through targeted financial strategies.
• Collaborated with executive leadership to drive financial performance and strengthen physician engagement.
• Spearheaded enterprise transformation through workflow redesign and technology adoption, improving operational effectiveness.
• Championed quality outcomes, operational excellence, and value-based care initiatives.
• Optimized organizational structure to drive efficiency and effectiveness.
• Supported care delivery for over 3.5 million patient visits annually.

• Instruct medical students in family medicine across inpatient and outpatient settings, enhancing their clinical understanding and skills. Facilitate didactics, board review sessions, and coordinate student rotations at Palisades Medical Center, ensuring comprehensive educational experiences.
• Facilitated engaging lectures and discussions in various medical subjects.
• Mentored students in research projects and clinical skills development.
• Developed innovative course materials for medical education programs.

• Instruct medical students in family medicine across inpatient and outpatient settings, enhancing their clinical competencies. Facilitate didactics, board review, and coordinate rotations at Palisades Medical Center, ensuring comprehensive educational experiences.
• Coordinated patient care services and maintained high-quality standards in healthcare delivery.
• Oversaw daily operations of multiple medical facilities within the healthcare group.
• Managed staff schedules and ensured adequate coverage across all departments.

• Associate program director for Hackensack University Medical Center @ Palisades family medicine program. Coordinated credentialing process while teaching residents and medical students through clinical practice and didactic lectures.
• Developed program strategies to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
• Coordinated team meetings to discuss project progress and address challenges.
• Managed communication between departments to ensure alignment on program goals.

• Cared for diverse patient population, from pediatrics to geriatrics, through inpatient rounds at Hackensack University Medical Center, nursing home rounds at Care One Wellington and Care One Teaneck, and outpatient clinical duties across two locations, primarily serving adults. Conducted monthly newborn rounds and outpatient pediatric consultations, ensuring comprehensive care for younger patients. Transitioned services at Riverside Medical Group following acquisition by Optum, adapting to new operational frameworks.
• Diagnosed and treated acute and chronic illnesses in diverse populations.
• Conducted comprehensive patient examinations and medical histories.
• Developed personalized treatment plans based on patient needs and preferences.

• Directed operations for adult primary care across New Jersey, managing 152 physicians and advanced practice providers.
• Oversaw 22 primary care practices, implementing strategies that improved performance and patient outcomes.
• Led physician recruitment and development initiatives to enhance engagement and performance.
• Collaborated with payer organizations to elevate quality outcomes and implement value-based care strategies.
• Drove strategic initiatives that advanced operational excellence and supported organizational growth.
• Led through and educated the providers through Epic Integration

• Delivered engaging presentations on diverse topics to varied audiences.
• Engaged physicians and residents in discussions on genetic testing for Myriad genetics, emphasizing recent research and clinical guidelines.
• Collaborated with teams to develop content for speaking engagements.
• Researched industry trends to enhance presentation relevance and impact.

• Led physicians and providers in Northern NJ at Riverside Medical Group. Facilitated monthly meetings and participated in committees for Epic, payors, and value-based care. Contributed to integration of medical practices with business strategies in healthcare.
• Directed clinical operations and ensured adherence to medical standards.
• Coordinated strategic initiatives to enhance patient care and service delivery.
• Developed policies and procedures for efficient healthcare management.

• Developed comprehensive medical curriculum for diverse learner needs.
• Supervises freelance medical consultants on multiple medical curriculum projects, including the creation of "Conrad Fischer's Comprehensive Cases" (September,2009; Kaplan Medical, NY). Coordinated efforts with multidisciplinary team of physicians and basic science faculty for content creation and development of educational materials for medical licensure preparation, enhancing curriculum relevance and rigor.
• Collaborated with subject matter experts to ensure content accuracy.
• Designed assessments to evaluate learner comprehension and skills.

• Developed educational content for medical licensure preparation, verifying standard of care, ensuring quality assurance, peer-reviewing materials, and creating multimedia resources.
• Advised on curriculum development for medical training programs.
• Collaborated with faculty to enhance educational materials and resources.
• Conducted workshops to improve teaching methodologies and student engagement.