Joel Heller
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated healthcare leader known for mentoring teams and enhancing professional development. Experience in coordinating medical education initiatives and ensuring regulatory compliance. Committed to improving health assessments and patient care outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Director Obstetrics and Gynecology NU MED
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, Illinois
01.1993 - 04.2007
- Led faculty recruitment and retention initiatives that attracted top talent.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary collaborations that enhanced medical education and research outcomes.
- Mentored junior staff to foster professional development and leadership skills.
- Recruited, trained, and mentored staff while overseeing performance evaluations to strengthen team capabilities.
- Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms for materials or services.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the company.
- Cultivated strong relationships with customers by responding promptly to inquiries or complaints.
- Created detailed plans outlining timelines, goals, budgets, staffing needs and other requirements for projects.
- Managed budgeting and financial planning processes for the organization.
- Assessed employee performance against established benchmarks or targets.
United states navy. Physician
United States Navy, USN
Bethesda, Maryland
01.1991 - 06.1993
- Managed emergency medical situations during deployments, ensuring timely and effective care for service members.
- Diagnosed and treated a variety of medical conditions in diverse settings.
- Provided comprehensive medical care to active duty personnel and their families.
- Conducted routine health assessments and physical examinations for service members.
- Educated personnel on health promotion and disease prevention strategies, enhancing overall wellness within the unit.
- Administered appropriate medications for treatment of illnesses or injuries.
- Developed treatment plans based on individual patient needs.
- Trained junior medical staff on clinical procedures and best practices in patient care.
- Communicated effectively with staff and healthcare providers to coordinate patient care and improve health outcomes.
- Educated patients on procedures, treatment plans, medications and preventive measures.
- Referred patients to medical specialists or other practitioners for more specialized courses of treatment.
- Oversaw medical records maintenance ensuring compliance with military regulations.
- Followed universal or standard precautions consistently to protect patients and staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL07-1980
M.D. - Medicine
Chicago Medical School
North Chicago, ILSkills
- Clinical leadership
- Medical education
- Regulatory compliance
- Health assessments
- Budget management
- Faculty recruitment
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Timeline
Director Obstetrics and Gynecology NU MED
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
01.1993 - 04.2007
United states navy. Physician
United States Navy, USN
01.1991 - 06.1993
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Loyola University of Chicago
M.D. - Medicine
Chicago Medical School