Center Clinical Director, Associate
About The Position
The Associate Center Clinical Director directly supervises and trains primary care providers (PCPs) in an assigned center and is accountable for execution of the core care model, including clinical quality, efficiency, outcomes, and clinician and patient satisfaction. The role combines direct patient care as a PCP and/or other clinical duties with leadership responsibilities. The balance of time depends on factors such as PCP capacity, market needs, center size, patient membership, and direction from the Market Clinical Director. The director provides care for older adult patients with acute and chronic illnesses, remains accountable for their care and outcomes, and coordinates with specialists and hospitalists as needed. The role leads the center care team and partners with transitional-care resources for patients who cannot come to the office. It also includes coaching and mentoring PCPs, supporting center operations and financial performance, and helping recruit patients and providers. Local market travel may be needed, as well as national travel for initial training and occasional regional or national travel for recruiting or training.
Requirements
- MD or DO degree in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or a similar specialty.
- Current, active MD licensure in the state of employment.
- Board eligibility is required.
- Current DEA number for Schedule II–V controlled substances.
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within the first 90 days of employment.
- Fluency in spoken and written English.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and other company applications.
- Ability and willingness to travel locally as needed, nationally for two weeks of initial training, and occasionally regionally and nationally for recruiting or training.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as needed.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of clinical experience in a geriatric, adult, or family practice setting.
- Board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or a similar specialty.
- Once board certified, maintain certification in the terminal specialty through required MOC, CME, and/or board examinations.
- Fluency in additional languages may be required for some centers and will be specified at application.
Responsibilities
- Independently provide care to older adult patients with acute and chronic illnesses.
- Take accountability for patient care and outcomes, seek specialist consultation when needed, and remain involved in the patient’s detailed care.
- Engage with the hospitalist whenever one of the director’s patients is hospitalized.
- Assess, diagnose, treat, manage, educate, promote health, coordinate care, and document care for patients with acute and complex chronic health needs.
- Lead the care team, including the care promoter (medical assistant), care facilitator, and care coordinator, for patients able to come to the office.
- Coordinate with the transitional care team and other available resources for patients in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, long-term care, or at home.
- Lead weekly Super Huddles and Transforming Care Meetings, and support center or market clinical leadership when needed according to Market Chief Medical Officer guidance.
- Fill in for center clinical leadership needs, including monitoring daily center census as part of shared accountability for outcomes.
- Participate actively in center management and cover for other providers when needed.
- Recruit patients for the center and help recruit and interview additional providers.
- Manage, mentor, and coach PCPs to deliver strong clinical outcomes, including sampling other PCPs’ daily huddles.
- Conduct leadership rounding with PCPs.
- Partner with the Center Operations Director or Market General Manager to improve center financial performance and increase center membership.
- Perform other duties as assigned or modified by management.
Benefits
- Great compensation and comprehensive benefits; details are linked in the job posting.
- Career development and advancement opportunities.
- Work-life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
