Medical Education Faculty - Medical Director, Leahy Clinic

Geisinger•Scranton, PA

61d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Director, Leahy Clinic (0.5 FTE), is a Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine physician faculty member responsible for overseeing, evaluating, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality medical care to clinic patients in alignment with the Clinic’s mission and vision.

Requirements

MD or DO with current, unrestricted medical license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Ideally with five or more years in clinical medical practice (preferably outpatient primary care medicine)
Board certified (or board eligible) in a relevant primary care or specialty field
Experience providing clinical care in underserved or community based settings
Commitment to service and education
Excellent communication and collaborative leadership skills
Doctoral Degree-Related Field of Study

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with student run clinics, academic medicine, and/or medical education
Faculty appointment or eligibility for academic affiliation

Responsibilities

Work with student leaders to provide opportunity for students to participate in administration of the clinic for the purpose of their learning in health system science and their service learning experiences
Collaborate with University of Scranton employed administrative and nursing leaders to ensure a smoothly running free clinic for the uninsured
Provide overall medical oversight for medical services delivered by the Clinic
Establish, review, and update clinical protocols, scope of services, and treatment guidelines
Ensure compliance with applicable standards of care, patient safety practices, and ethical guidelines
Serve as the final clinical authority for complex clinical issues and adverse event review
Oversee quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
Provide direct patient care as appropriate
Provide medical oversight for residents, physicians, advanced practice providers, and ancillary staff in delivering high-quality, compassionate care during all hours of clinic operation
Supervise resident and medical student learners
Support volunteer clinicians
In conjunction with attending and volunteer physicians, supervise students involved in patient care (e.g., medical and physician assistant students)
Serve as collaborating physician for clinical pharmacists and nurse practitioners, and as supervisor of physician assistants, as needed
Provide teaching, mentorship, and feedback to learners across disciplines, fostering an environment of professionalism and interprofessional teamwork
Participate in clinic sessions, as feasible, to observe, teach, and support learners
Collaborate with the Administrative Director to guide clinic operations and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements (state, federal, local, OSHA, and other applicable guidelines)
Serve as a senior advisor to student leadership and the Clinic’s executive board; coach and support students in leadership roles
Partner with the Administrative Director and student leadership to implement, evaluate, and update organizational and strategic plans, including the Quality Assurance and Risk Plan
Participate in long-term strategic planning and clinic development
Collaborate with institutional leadership and community partners
Assist with recruitment, credentialing, and retention of volunteer clinicians and preceptors, including support of the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) process
Assist with fundraising, grant applications, marketing, and community outreach efforts; promote the Clinic within the community
Ensure Clinic compliance with institutional policies, regulatory standards, and malpractice coverage requirements
Support documentation standards, supervision requirements, and risk mitigation practices
Oversee incident reporting, adverse event review, and quality assurance processes
Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of clinical programs
Assist with coordination of specialty care