Medical Director - Puerto Rico

Housing Works • Fajardo, PR

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Medical Director will provide medical and clinical oversight for the Intercambios Health Center and all Intercambios Puerto Rico medical services, with a commitment to the provision of quality medical services that are both responsive to patient and community needs, as well as cost-effective.

Requirements

• Must be a Board-Certified Physician with at least five years of post-certification practice experience.
• Must be committed to community health and the mission of community health centers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the provision of high-quality medical care at Intercambios Puerto Rico and Intercambios Health Center.
• Ensure access to the constituent community by ensuring the availability of providers and scheduling capacity.
• Ensure that health care services are cost-effective.
• Draft and implement policies that are responsive to client needs and that adhere to requirements of funding sources and third-party payers.
• Provide quality, direct medical care to Health Center clients.
• Assist the Clinical Director in his/her role as liaison to the surrounding medical community.
• Function as the primary medical liaison between the Health Center and the CEO/Executive Director and Clinical Director.
• Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Health Center’s Quality Assurance & Quality Improvement activities, including development and annual revision of the Quality Management Plan.
• Hire and terminate staff, as necessary, in conjunction with the Executive Director and Clinical Director.
• Oversee personnel issues within the Health Center, as appropriate.
• Participate in strategic planning.
• Lead and attend site meetings, as appropriate.

Benefits

• Three comprehensive healthcare plans to choose from based on your priorities and budget. Housing Works covers most of the plan; you pay a portion, based on your salary.
• Staff begins accruing PTO immediately for a total of up to 30 days earned in the first year.
• An educational benefit. This money is available for tuition loan reimbursement, tuition costs, and text books.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive