Medical Director, Physician - Primary Care

Housecall Providers•Portland, OR

3d•$294,570 - $360,030•Hybrid

About The Position

The Primary Care Medical Director is responsible for providing clinical leadership and expertise to the primary care team to improve care delivery and implement the mission of the organization, ensuring overall quality and continuity of patient care. This position works closely with the Primary Care Director to lead the execution of primary care clinical strategies for Housecall Providers. Together the Primary Care Director and Medical Director are responsible for administrative and clinical operations and continuous improvement to ensure the highest level of compliance and quality care is provided to primary care patients. This position provides supervision to all primary care providers in collaboration with the primary care clinical supervisor. The Primary Care Medical Director is responsible for facilitating a culture of collaboration within the primary care team and implementing effective care management and other clinical practice improvement initiatives as assigned. In addition, this position provides direct patient care sufficient to maintain clinical skills.

Requirements

Completion of medical degree, internship and residency in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
Licensed physician (MD or DO) in the State of Oregon
Certification by the American Board of Medical Specialties
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license
CPR certification at hire or within 6 months in position
Minimum 5 years’ clinical experience in geriatrics, chronic disease management and/or hospice and palliative medicine
Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record and automobile liability coverage or access to an insured vehicle
Knowledge of the principles and practice of medicine
Proficient in the practice of geriatrics and palliative care
Knowledge of the state and federal laws and regulations governing the practices of physicians, nurse practitioners and physician’s assistants
Knowledge of the ethical and medico-legal aspects of medical practice
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public health, including familiarity with epidemiology, health services delivery and financing systems, and environmental health
Knowledge of the population served in adult health, including culture, demographics, patterns of disease, barriers to care and other unique features or special needs
Knowledge of the principles and practices of clinical quality improvement
Knowledge of trauma informed care
Knowledge of behavioral health in a primary care setting
Familiarity with clinical staffing models
Familiarity with principles and practices of organization’s budgeting process
Familiarity with principles and practices of strategic planning
Open leadership style; actively seeks out and supports collaborative thinking, cooperation, teamwork, and problem solving with others inside and outside the organization
Excellent communication and facilitation skills
Compassion, commitment, and integrity
Cultural competence in working with diverse social and economic situations without imposing own values; respect for appropriate professional boundaries and ability to communicate effectively
Ability to contribute to a positive atmosphere with internal and external partners
Strong project management skills
Proficiency in data collection, analytical capability, and ability to design and implement constructive change to improve program and patient outcomes
Ability to take initiative and utilize innovative techniques and ingenuity
Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
Ability to work in a continuously improving environment and support others to embrace change
Ability to build productive professional relationships, hold staff accountable and resolve conflicts successfully
Ability to adhere to organizational standards, policies and procedures
Ability to apply use of safety judgment on a case-by-case basis, as well as proper body mechanics and safe working techniques; reports unsafe environments/practices to supervisor in a timely manner
Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups
Ability to learn, focus, understand, and evaluate information and determine appropriate actions
Ability to accept direction and feedback, as well as tolerate and manage stress
Ability to see, read, hear, speak clearly, sit, and perform repetitive finger and wrist movement for at least 6 hours/day
Ability to for lift, carry, push, pull, stand, climb stairs, bend, and/or pinch small objects for at least 3-6 hours/day
Ability to walk, crouch, crawl, and reach and for at least 3 hours/day
Ability to operate a motor vehicle

Nice To Haves

Minimum 4 years’ experience in a supervisory position
Geriatric, behavioral health and/or palliative care certified
Experience in medical home visits

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, manages, and administers assigned areas of medical practice; develops and implements programs supporting the strategic plan; implements and assists in the development of policies, procedures, and best clinical practices; evaluates goals, objectives, priorities, and activities to improve performance and outcomes; recommends and establishes administrative controls and improvements; develops procedures to implement new and/or changing regulatory requirements.
Directs the development and implementation of clinical best practices in assigned areas of practice, including setting standards for clinical care, researching, reviewing and revising clinical guidelines.
Provides monitoring and input regarding performance of other health care professionals, and develops, directs provider in-service training.
Actively participates in quality improvement projects and tasks in assigned areas of practice, including setting strategic priorities for quality improvement in consultation with the director of population health, quality and compliance.
Researches and analyzes adverse events and cultivates open discussion within the practice to assess systemic barriers and make recommendations to support patient safety and effective clinical practice.
Provides guidance to the Primary Care team and Ethics Committee in the resolution of complex care needs, conflict and ethical issues.
Provides clinical chart review, supervision and supporting documentation of nurse practitioner and physician associate work as required by state licensing, legal and federal requirements for patient care.
Develops, administers, and monitors budgets for their assigned department; develops justifications for budgetary recommendations and/or adjustments.
Assists with the broader budgeting process to ensure clinical perspective is represented.
Adheres to organization budget as approved by Board.
Participates in and may lead activities related to strategic and annual planning.
Reviews and implements, in collaboration with the Primary Care Director, federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to medical practice in order to ensure compliance.
Plans and implements in-service education; may delegate some or all of these to other staff members or experts in the field.
In collaboration with the Primary Care Manager, advises and recommends best practices related to all clinical support services and clinical operations.
Assists in maintaining credentialing and privileging of all providers.
Participates on internal committees and taskforces; leads or sponsors as appropriate.
Determines the staffing schedule which ensures after hours medical coverage and physician/leader back up is available at all times.
Works with Senior Medical Director to ensure physician availability and oversight at all times for state and federally mandated work and clinical consultation.
Assists with public relations and/or other external activities, to represent clinical perspective.
Attends meetings of Board of Directors and committees as requested.
Develops relationships in larger community, especially the medical community.
Cultivates connections with local and national organizations whose interests align with Housecall Providers’ mission.
Advocates for the needs of the organization’s patient population at a policy level.
Examines, treats, and advises patients on clinical problems; delivers preventative health services and palliative services; coordinates specialty care, and case management.
Educates patients and families on goal-based, appropriate preventative care, medical issues, and use of prescribed medications and treatment.
Directs team(s) and establishes team direction and goals in alignment with the organizational mission, vision, and values.
Identifies work and staffing models; recruits, hires, and oversees a team to meet work needs, using an equity, diversity, and inclusion lens.
Identifies department priorities; ensures employees have information and resources to meet job expectations.
Leads the development, communication, and oversight of team and individual goals; ensures goals, expectations, and standards are clearly understood by staff.
Manages, coaches, motivates, and guides employees; promotes employee development.
Incorporates guidance from CareOregon equity tools into people leadership, planning, operations, evaluation, budgeting, resource allocation, and decision making.
Ensures team adheres to department and organizational standards, policies, and procedures.
Evaluates employee performance and provides regular feedback to support success; recognizes strong performance and addresses performance gaps and accountability (corrective action).
Performs supervisory tasks in collaboration with Human Resources as needed.

Benefits

competitive pay
bonus opportunity
medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance
health savings account
flexible spending account(s)
lifestyle spending account
employee assistance program
wellness program
discounts
multiple supplemental benefits (e.g., voluntary life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pre-tax parking, pet insurance, 529 College Savings, etc.)
strong retirement plan with employer contributions
PTO
Paid State Sick Time
paid holidays
volunteer time
jury duty
bereavement leave