Associate Medical Director MD

Caring Health Center • Springfield, MA

301d

About The Position

The position reports to the Chief Medical Officer and is exempt from overtime. The role involves leading clinical operations and quality improvement initiatives within a healthcare organization, with a strong emphasis on serving underserved populations and promoting health equity.

Requirements

• Maintenance of unrestricted Massachusetts medical license.
• Completion of the M.D./D.O. degree.
• Completion of three years post-graduate residency training in an accredited Internal Medicine/Family Medicine residency program.
• Board eligibility in Internal Medicine/Family Medicine.
• Maintenance of current DEA and Massachusetts Controlled Substances registrations.
• Qualification for associate medical staff privileges at Baystate Medical Center and Mercy Medical Center, and maintenance of such privileges during job tenure.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and skills, including the ability to lead meetings, motivate teams, and manage projects.
• Strong understanding of quality improvement methodologies and experience in implementing quality improvement initiatives.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to serving underserved populations and promoting health equity.

Nice To Haves

• Board Certification in Internal Medicine/Family Medicine
• Experience in a leadership role within a healthcare organization
• Fluency in Spanish, Russian, Arabic, or Vietnamese
• Special expertise in provision of health care to underserved, culturally diverse populations

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees