What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Medical Services for Underserved Communities position at Get It - Executive?
Job Overview
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Medical Director to play a pivotal role in our healthcare organization. This part-time leadership opportunity is ideally suited for physicians or advanced practice clinicians who are committed to delivering exceptional care to underserved communities while directly providing clinical services. The Medical Director will lead and collaborate with a passionate medical team to promote optimal patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
This role offers significant opportunities for professional development through leadership responsibilities, mentoring of medical staff, and participation in strategic initiatives that enhance patient care. Joining our organization means becoming part of a network that values growth and collaboration within the healthcare sector.
Employment Type: Full-Time
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Medical Director to play a pivotal role in our healthcare organization. This part-time leadership opportunity is ideally suited for physicians or advanced practice clinicians who are committed to delivering exceptional care to underserved communities while directly providing clinical services. The Medical Director will lead and collaborate with a passionate medical team to promote optimal patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and Support Medical Staff: Guide and mentor medical professionals, fostering a collaborative and positive work atmosphere.
- Clinical Oversight: Offer insights on complex medical cases, ensuring the implementation of high-quality diagnostic and treatment protocols.
- Staff Supervision: Monitor clinical staff performance, provide constructive feedback, and uphold organizational standards of care and professionalism.
- Strategic Leadership: Partner with the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and other departmental leaders to execute strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care, including EPIC Optimization and Team-based Care.
- Commitment to Quality Care: Collaborate with the quality department to uphold and enhance the quality of healthcare services, ensuring patient satisfaction and access to vital services.
- Community Engagement: Actively engage with local stakeholders to address the distinctive healthcare needs of the community.
- Valid and unrestricted medical license (PA, FNP, MD, or DO) to practice in California.
- Board certification in a relevant primary care specialty.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and patients.
- Deep commitment to serving underserved populations with cultural sensitivity and compassion.
- Familiarity with healthcare regulations and quality improvement practices.
- Proficient in the use of Electronic Health Record systems.
- Fluency in Spanish is preferred but not mandatory.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in the healthcare field, including at least 2 years in an ambulatory or Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) setting preferred.
- Proven leadership experience in staff management and program development.
- Strong dedication to patient-centered care.
This role offers significant opportunities for professional development through leadership responsibilities, mentoring of medical staff, and participation in strategic initiatives that enhance patient care. Joining our organization means becoming part of a network that values growth and collaboration within the healthcare sector.
Employment Type: Full-Time
