What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Director position at Harbor Health Services, Inc.?
Harbor Health Services is an innovative, growing, mission-based organization that lives, serves and collaborates with our community members to achieve our mission to help individuals reach their full potential through access to local, affordable services that promote health. Harbor provides medical, behavioral health, dental, and support services to more than 34,000 patients in Boston, the South Shore, and Cape Cod. Harbor Health also operates two Programs for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly in Mattapan and Brockton, providing comprehensive healthcare, transportation and social services for more than 580 frail elders who continue to live with dignity and independence in the community and a Woman, Infants and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program. To help further the mission of Harbor, we are looking for a talented Medical Director to join our team at the Harbor Community Health Center in Plymouth.
The Medical Director will provide leadership to the clinical staff as well as maintain a clinical practice of 24 hours weekly. Harbor Health will be expanding our site space in Plymouth in late 2024, including a new Retail Pharmacy!
LOAN REPAYMENT OPPORTUNIES AVAILABLE. Harbor Health is qualified for State, Federal and Loan Forgiveness Programs!
Provider Benefits include:
- Malpractice Insurance is covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA).
- Comprehensive Benefits Package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance, 403B with match and much more!
- Patient/Administrative Schedule: 16 Clinical hours, 24 Administrative hours.
- Clinical and administrative supports include lab services, Behavioral Health, Recovery services including OBAT, community outreach, HIV prevention and support services, and on-site Dental Services.
- Opportunities to precept residents and students at the health center.
- EPIC/OCHIN EMR/EPM system.
- Reimbursement for renewal costs of licenses.
- Continuing Medical Education Stipend of up to $2500 and 5 days of leave per year.
- Harbor Health Services is qualified for Federal and State Loan Repayment Programs
- 25 days of PTO to start with 11 additional paid Holidays annually.
Role:
Under the leadership of the Chief Medical Officer, the Medical Director provides leadership and management for the clinical staff of the Health Center as well as provides primary care, including routine health maintenance, management of chronic conditions, and management of acute illnesses to patients in the centers.
Responsibilities:
- Recruits, supervises and evaluates all primary care and specialist provider staff- physicians and nurse practitioners
- Provides orientation for all newly recruited provider staff
- Assists Human Resources Director in provider privileging and credentialing
- Provides primary care services in accordance with the staff physician role
- Assists in the development, implementation and management of the annual visit budget
- Assists with the development, implementation and evaluation of clinical and related policies and procedures for both the Centers and Harbor-wide community
- Recruits, supervises and evaluates Provider Managers. May also function in role of Provider Manager for a clinical department
- Under direction of the Chief Medical Officer, assumes a responsible role in operational improvement and problem solving in health center operations, including clinical care, access, utilization and visits, staffing, patient scheduling and financial issues
- Assists in development, implementation and monitoring of quality improvement plan and efforts—including peer review, meeting TJC standards and other compliance and regulatory agencies
- Responds promptly to staff and patient complaints about standards of practice and quality of care
- Assists Chief Medical Officer in strategic planning, implementing agency mission and ensuring patient focused approach in operations of the center. Represents provider perspective in planning for program changes
- Oversees medical management process in the center, working under the guidance of agency medical management approach.
- Responsible for working with providers to implement changes including practice transformation, systems improvements, value-based contracts, and population health.
Requirements:
- Current MA MD/DO License, Family Physician highly desired
- Current MCSR and DEA, current BLS (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers)
- Minimum of 5 years primary care experience
- Board Certified
- Experience in a community health care center preferred
- Prior administrative experience including budgeting and supervision of clinical staff experience preferred
- Experience with Electronic Medical Records system, EPIC/OCHIN desired
- Intermediate MS Office skills
- Ability to handle multiple requests and prioritize appropriately
- Fluency in another language a plus, especially Vietnamese, Brazilian Portuguese, or Spanish
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Salary : $2,500 - $5,000
