Associate Medical Director (AMD) Physician
About The Position
Community Health is the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in northern New England, serving 80% of the primary care needs in central Vermont. Our mission is to deliver quality, efficient, accessible, and equitable healthcare to our patients. As a multi-site organization, we are dedicated to influencing and advancing local, state, and regional healthcare environments. The Associate Medical Director (AMD) serves as a key medical leader at Community Health Rutland, driving clinical excellence, mentoring colleagues, and fostering a culture of collaboration. This position not only oversees clinical providers but also plays a strategic role in shaping organizational and community health initiatives. AMDs may also engage in corporate-level leadership roles, such as serving on committees.
Requirements
- Current license to practice medicine in the State of Vermont.
- Demonstrated leadership and management skills, including mentoring and team collaboration.
- Strong knowledge of patient care policies and quality improvement methodologies.
- Ability to analyze complex problems and develop creative, patient-focused solutions.
- Commitment to fostering a culture of equity, accessibility, and excellence
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical guidance and mentorship to physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.
- Supervise and evaluate clinical staff, fostering continuous professional development.
- Lead quality improvement (QI) initiatives and peer reviews to uphold standards of care.
- Promote and implement strategies to enhance patient safety and ensure service appropriateness.
- Respond proactively to opportunities for improving safety protocols and clinical outcomes.
- Contribute to corporate-level planning and execution of organizational tactics.
- Drive clinical program development in alignment with Community Health’s mission.
- Partner with the Chief Medical Officer on recruitment and workforce planning activities.
- Collaborate on budget planning and address fiscal challenges to optimize resources.
- Demonstrate fiscal literacy and provide input on cost-effective care delivery.
- Advocate for work-life balance and monitor clinical workloads to prevent burnout.
- Engage in initiatives to promote staff well-being and a positive work environment.
Benefits
- Market leading compensation – commensurate with experience.
- Generous bonus opportunity.
- Up to $10,000 in relocation expenses.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement plan – 403(b) with employer match.
- Paid malpractice insurance.
- Generous leave time: starting at 4 weeks plus holidays with an increase after 18 months.
- Work-life balance with 4-day work weeks.
- On-Call 3 weeks per year on average.
- CME leave (1 week/year) and CME allowance ($6,000/year)
- Opportunities to apply for school loan repayment, up to $20,000 a year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
