Associate Medical Director
Associate Medical Director
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Job Description
- Sign on Bonus (for full-time & not thru Recruiter)
- Relocation Bonus - up to $5k
- Up to $25k annual loan repayment per first 5 completed yrs. (eliminated in any year in which provider is able to obtain loan forgiveness through other local federal or state programs.)
The Associate Medical Director provides medical and clinical oversight to the direct services of the Community Health Center. Serves as a consultant to management and direct care staff regarding clinical policies and procedures. Provides direct supervision to Physicians and Mid-level Practitioners; conducts peer review; serves as a mentor and provides clinical support to members of the Health Center Team. Coordinates and leads QA/QI activities at one or more sites and facilitates M & M sessions for provider education. Provides medical diagnosis and treatment to patients in a manner consistent with the Providers medical license medical specialty and level of experience.
Essential Duties and Major responsibilities:
- Provides and manages direct patient care including physical examinations evaluations assessments diagnoses and treatment for patients.
- Prescribes pharmaceuticals other medications and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
- Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
- Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
- Responsible for collaborating with the CMO in transitioning the practice from Fee-For-Service to Value-Based Care.
- Responsible for QA/QI initiatives.
- Responsible for tracking and managing value-based metrics.
- In conjunction with the CMO initiates and integrates established departmental policies procedures guidelines protocols and objectives continuous quality improvement objectives and safety environmental and/or infection control standards.
- As appropriate to the position participates in specified health promotion education and/or prevention programs.
- Participates in the on-call schedule.
- Oversees the performance of site providers including annual reviews.
- Mentors young providers.
- Observes assesses and records symptoms reactions and progress.
- Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
- Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.
- Maintains quality safety and/or infection control standards.
- Develops and presents educational programs and/or workshops when needed.
- Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
- Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise.
- Knowledge of current principles methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation diagnosis and treatment in areas of expertise.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills including the robust use of the EMR used at CHC.
- Supervises advises and trains clinical professionals and/or students in their area of expertise.
- Expected to be present at their sites 5 days per week.
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to the mission of the health center.
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values and Standards
- Other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Valid Massachusetts license (MD/DO NP PA)
- Medical Doctor or Advance Practice Provider with a minimum of 2 years of directly related experience. This may include residency in a directly related medical specialty.
- Board Certified Family Practice Provider or certified in Massachusetts to practice in the expanded role as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (NCCPA/ANCC/ AANPCB)
- ACLS or CPR/AED Certified.
Benefits:
- Professional Allowance $3500 annually for FT Provider (min 20 hrs. prorated)
- MD License DEA and MCSR Renewal Reimbursement (min 20 hrs./week)
- 401k /457 Retirement Plans
- Generous vacation and personal time for eligible employees
- Sick time
- Medical dental and vision insurance
- 100% paid Life insurance/AD&D
- 100% paid Long-Term disability.
- Supplemental Life Programs
- Accident & Cancer Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounts on travel and entertainment!
- Discounts on cell phone service computer purchases and more!
- Company Events & Activities (Annual cookout and holiday party health and wellness events Lunch & Learns team building and more!)
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
