Chief, Internal Medicine

UnitedHealth Group•Easton, MA

About The Position

Explore opportunities at Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses. We’re an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice, delivering an effective, connected system of care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Our entire team of providers (physicians, AP/NPs and ancillary clinicians) works collaboratively with a value-based philosophy within our group practice as well as with hospitals, rehab and nursing facilities. Be part of our vision to transform care and improve lives by building trust, understanding and shared decision-making with every patient. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. As the Chief of Internal Medicine, you will be responsible for the health care delivery of the Internal Medicine practice. You will follow Atrius Health’s mission of partnering with patients to make it easier to be healthy. You will manage the implementation of mission-specific strategies and tactics and oversee all staff within the department. You will serve as a respected clinician and lead by example in all aspects of leadership and clinical practice. You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Requirements

Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Family Practice or Internal Medicine/Pediatrics
Unrestricted licensure in the state of Massachusetts or ability to obtain prior to start
Experience in a leadership or administrative role

Nice To Haves

3+ years of clinical leadership experience
Understanding of basic quality assessment and improvement methods

Responsibilities

Champion Patient-Centered Care: Ensure delivery of high-quality, safe, and patient-centric services while promoting initiatives that enhance patient satisfaction and service excellence
Lead and Inspire Teams: Energize staff around new initiatives, foster creativity and collaboration, and manage conflicts across clinical and non-clinical teams
Community Engagement: Support the practice’s charitable mission by partnering with schools, social services, and health-based agencies to improve community health
Clinical and Operational Leadership: Supervise physicians and APCs, oversee orientation and mentoring, contribute to hiring decisions, and collaborate on departmental budgeting and practice finances