Executive Chief Physician, Primary Care Division
Executive Chief Physician, Primary Care Division
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Overview
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Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit fully integrated community-based health system headquartered in Southeastern Massachusetts and the largest provider of primary and specialty care in the region. Southcoast Health is the largest employer headquartered in Southeastern Massachusetts and one of the largest employers in the Commonwealth employing more than 8000 skilled and caring individuals across the system of care.
Southcoast Healths services are conveniently located throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island with three acute care hospitals in Fall River New Bedford and Wareham two Centers for Cancer Care six Urgent Care Centers a visiting nurse and home health association and physician offices and ambulatory facilities located conveniently and strategically throughout the region.
Established in 2010 Southcoast Physicians Group (SPG) is a multi-specialty integrated network of more than 540 physicians with 137 primary care providers. SPG has 10 Accredited NCQA Level III Patient Centered Medical Homes and 64 ambulatory practice locations.
SPG is proud to be the largest and most highly respected medical group in the region providing a wide variety of medical specialties to meet all unique patient needs with a dedicated network of care.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Executive Vice President & Chief Physician Officer of Southcoast Physicians Group (SPG) the Executive Chief Primary Care Division is the lead physician executive responsible for the clinical financial and overall performance of Southcoast Healths Primary Care Division.
Partnering with the VP of Clinical Operations for Primary Care and leaders across the health system the position will:
- Develop a vision strategic initiatives and operational goals for the Primary Care Division and communicate plans to the SPG provider group medical staff of Southcoast Hospitals Group and Southcoast Health Network focused on growth integration and optimization of programs and services that support Southcoast Health System (SHS) strategy.
- Provide clinical direction and administrative oversight to Associate Chiefs of three (3) Primary Care regions and serve as a mentor guide and supportive partner to a diverse group of providers both employed and affiliated Primary Care support staff and operational leadership.
- Foster a culture of excellence collaboration innovation and respect; serve as a role model demonstrating commitment to SHS Code of Conduct and key policies.
- Lead efforts to incorporate evidenced based practice and clinical quality measures in the Primary Care Division; assist in the creation of an ongoing quality and performance improvement plan and program.
- Develop a Clinical Operating Model which supports a patient centric experience integrated clinical care and a supportive provider environment. This includes participating in staff planning and development for physicians APPs and support staff.
- Assess current and future programs including new areas of expansion and evolving market opportunities (g. Value Based Reimbursement Population Health Management etc.).
- Manage operational performance and resources efficiently; lead performance improvement and resource utilization initiatives.
- Establish operating budgets monitor the Primary Care Divisions financial performance participate in monthly reviews of operating results and help course correct when necessary to achieve budgeted targets.
- Develop the provider staffing plan for the Primary Care Division and successfully manage physician and APP recruitment. Review and consult on provider employment agreements and compensation consistent with approved compensation plans fair market value (FMV) and enterprise-wide standards.
- Develop programs and community outreach initiatives to grow Southcoast Health Network and maintain liaisons with cooperating and affiliated organizations.
- Participate in patient care by maintaining an ambulatory practice participating in on-call coverage and performing other clinical activities.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will be a well-respected practicing primary care physician with the ability and willingness to balance a 30/70 split of clinical and administrative responsibilities while performing the Executive Chief role.
Education
- MD/DO degree and board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
- Completion of an accredited residency in Primary Care
- Current medical license in Massachusetts or ability to obtain one
- Possess an advanced healthcare leadership degree (MBA MHA MPH etc.) preferred
Experience
- Minimum of ten (10) years experience as a practicing primary care provider in an integrated healthcare system
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive clinical and administrative leadership experience in a high performing and complex healthcare setting
- Currently practicing as a clinician for a minimum of 30% of time
- Possess broad and contemporary market insight regarding the current status trends and outlook for a healthcare delivery system
- Strong knowledge of healthcare finance value-based care medical informatics budgeting and regulatory requirements
- Proven ability to effectively lead large teams manage through change and drive operational improvements
- Demonstrated ability to partner and collaborate across a complex highly matrixed health care system
- Strong knowledge and experience of clinical operations resource utilization and management and driving improvements in Primary Care quality and safety
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal and strong platform/facilitation skills
- Comfortable working in the public domain; has the ability to engage with community leaders donors and public figures
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
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