Medical Director

WILLIAM F RYAN COMMUNITY HEALTH CEN•New York, NY

47d•$260,000 - $278,000•Onsite

About The Position

Establish, implement, and maintain the highest standards of professional medical care for the patients, and provide the medical leadership in identifying and implementing ambulatory care services that meet the needs of the patient population and community. This position reports to the Chief Medical Director and the work is carried out in support of the mission and goals of Ryan Health.

Requirements

Minimum five years of clinical and administrative experience in an ambulatory care setting
Doctor of Medicine
Licensed to practice medicine in the State of New York
Board Certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine

Nice To Haves

Bilingual: English/Spanish or other language
Prior experience in a multi-site Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or other health care environment

Responsibilities

Recruit, supervise and evaluate the performance of medical personnel, including internists, family practitioners, medical subspecialists, and mid-level practitioners.
Provide oversight to Laboratory and Radiology services and monitor contracts for medical supplies, services, and equipment
Maintain a panel of patients as duties will allow
Participate in overall program planning, and coordinate with other clinical areas, such as Mental Health, Nutrition, and Dental, to insure the integration of all clinical services
Establish and coordinate services with other medical facilities, particularly local area hospitals, to ensure the continuity of care for the Center's patients
Establish and maintain medical protocols for all areas of medical practice and modify as necessary
Responsible for establishing, implementing, and participating in a Quality Improvement Committee and Quality Improvement activities
Institute procedures for ongoing chart review, medical care review, and professional standards and ethics
Monitor patient utilization and medical staff productivity to insure timely patient access to medical services, as well as cost-efficient services
Coordinate in-service training programs for clinical staff
Prepare and submit reports regarding Health Services as requested
Attend Board of Directors meetings, community meetings, staff meetings, and in-service meetings as assigned
Participate in the preparation of the clinical service budget and provide justification in support of all clinical expenditures
Responsible for the direction of functioning of the Medical Board and its committees
Immediately report any problems and/or unusual occurrences to supervisor
Practice accepted infection control measures in accordance with OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standards, and Center Policies and Procedures
Asks others for opinions and feedback; provides feedback in a tactful respectful way
Provide afterhours call coverage on a rotational basis
Special projects and other duties as assigned