Associate Medical Director MD

Reports to: Chief Medical Officer

Supervises: N/A

Salary/Status: Exempt

Minimum Requirements:

1. Maintenance of unrestricted Massachusetts medical license.

2. Completion of the M.D./D.O. degree.

3. Completion of three years -graduate residency training in an accredited Internal Medicine/Family Medicine residency program.

4. Board eligibility in Internal Medicine/Family Medicine.

5. Maintenance of current DEA and Massachusetts Controlled Substances registrations.

6. Qualification for associate medical staff privileges at Baystate Medical Center and Mercy Medical Center, and maintenance of such privileges during job tenure.

7. Demonstrated leadership experience and skills, including the ability to lead meetings, motivate teams, and manage projects.

8. Strong understanding of quality improvement methodologies and experience in implementing quality improvement initiatives.

9. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

10. Commitment to serving underserved populations and promoting health equity.

Desirable:

1. Board Certification in Internal Medicine/Family Medicine

2. Experience in a leadership role within a healthcare organization

3. Fluency in Spanish, Russian, Arabic, or Vietnamese

4. Special expertise in provision of health care to underserved, culturally diverse populations

Principle Responsibilities and Duties:

 Leads and facilitates meetings related to clinical operations, quality improvement, and other relevant areas.

 Collaborates with the CMO and other leadership team members on strategic planning, program development, and implementation.

 Participates in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to clinical practice.

 Assists in the recruitment, onboarding, and performance evaluation of medical staff.

 Represents the medical staff at meetings and conferences as needed.

 Provides clinical supervision and mentorship to physicians, physician associates, nurse practitioners, and other clinical staff.

 Oversees and monitors the quality of patient care, ensuring compliance with established standards and best practices.

 Participates in quality improvement initiatives, including data analysis, performance monitoring, and implementation of corrective actions.

 In collaboration with CMO and other clinical leaders, facilitates quarterly chart reviews for all providers.

 Addresses patient complaints and concerns related to medical care.

 Ensures compliance with all relevant regulations and accreditation requirements.

 Maintains a clinical practice (e.g., percentage of time or patient volume) as agreed upon with the CMO, providing direct patient care.

 Performs other duties as assigned by the CMO.

Working Conditions:

1. On-call coverage is generally required; frequency depends upon need.

2. There is potential exposure to patient blood and body fluids.

3. This position requires the ability to document within an electronic health record.