Medical Director - Diagnostic Radiology

MedAmerica•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$275,000 - $900,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Director – Diagnostic Radiology leads the local practice at California Hospital Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. The role advances Vituity’s purpose, mission, vision, values, culture, and strategy; ensures compliance with Vituity policies and hospital contract obligations; and develops and executes an annual practice management plan. The Medical Director oversees local administrative management, operational and quality performance, financial results, recruitment, onboarding, training, provider development, and physician and advanced practice provider performance. The role also participates in contract negotiations with the Regional Director and builds effective relationships with hospital leadership, nursing staff, healthcare teams, medical staff committees, and the local community. Vituity describes its model as a 100% physician-owned partnership, with equal distribution among practicing physicians, local autonomy, and national support. Physicians participate in the partnership model from day one, which includes profit distributions, equity ownership, and K-1 tax advantages. The position is based at California Hospital Medical Center in Los Angeles. Vituity states estimated annual base compensation of $275,000–$900,000, depending on site, specialty, clinical volume, schedule, and experience; total compensation including partnership income varies by site and may significantly exceed that range.

Requirements

M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical school.
Completion of residency through an accredited residency program.
Maintain membership and privileges on the hospital’s medical staff and comply with its bylaws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Physician Partnership status.
Five or more years of experience in a leadership role.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Superior clinical skills.
Interpersonal and leadership skills.
Ability to motivate a team.
Project management skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse individuals and across multiple locations.
Relationship-building skills.
Technical skills.
Strong understanding of accounting and finance.

Nice To Haves

Candidates interested in working in an academic setting with current residents are desired.

Responsibilities

Communicate and champion Vituity’s purpose, mission, vision, values, culture of brilliance, and strategy.
Ensure compliance with Vituity requirements and policies, and communicate requirements to providers.
Monitor healthcare and economic trends and assess their potential effect on the practice and local region.
Develop and execute a comprehensive annual practice management plan with clear goals and objectives.
Lead the local site's administrative management team, selecting team members and aligning responsibilities with practice goals.
Ensure providers understand and comply with Vituity policies and fiduciary obligations.
Foster open communication and transparent decision-making, including annual reviews of administrative stipends and scheduling preferences.
Understand hospital expectations and uphold compliance with contract terms.
Monitor operational and quality metrics and implement initiatives and programs to improve performance.
Assess and improve operational processes, using technology and best practices to streamline workflows and increase efficiency.
Monitor site financial performance and identify opportunities for growth and revenue.
Develop expertise in the annual budget, financial performance measures and monitoring systems, and billing and reimbursement issues and systems.
Improve patient census and billing statistics to optimize reimbursement.
Maintain awareness of and interact with payers, including relevant IPAs, medical groups, foundations, and ACOs associated with the hospital or health system.
Manage recruitment, onboarding, and training to ensure the practice is staffed with qualified professionals.
Provide learning, development, and mentoring opportunities for providers and staff.
Evaluate physicians and PA/NPs in accordance with Vituity policies and guidelines.
Monitor physician competencies and support progressive improvement; counsel, suspend, or remove staff from the schedule when necessary under Vituity policies and guidelines.
Participate in contract negotiations with the Regional Director.
Build and maintain productive working relationships with hospital leadership, nursing staff, and other healthcare team members.
Represent the practice through applicable leadership roles and participation in hospital management, medical staff leadership, hospital committees, and the local community.