Site Medical Director

OUTER CAPE HEALTH SERVICES INC•High Point, NC

1d•$105,000 - $255,000•Onsite

About The Position

Outer Cape Health Services (OCHS) is seeking a Site Medical Director to provide clinical care, site leadership, and guide the professional practice of their Health Center. The Medical Director will embody the mission of OCHS, serving as a key member of the Leadership Team. This role involves supervising and mentoring providers, collaborating with the Senior Medical Director for Clinical Services, participating in organizational initiatives, and communicating organizational direction and policy. The Medical Director, along with the Health Center’s Leadership team, is responsible for delivering high-quality, efficient, and patient-centered care to the patients and communities served by the Health Center.

Requirements

Practice within the scope of licensure and certification consistent with Massachusetts law and OCHS policy.
For physician applicants: M.D. or D.O., board certification or eligibility in an appropriate specialty.
For NP/PA applicants: Graduation from an accredited program and current certification.
Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted license to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
BLS certification required.
Valid DEA registration and prescribing authority as applicable.
Eligible to participate in Medicare, Medicaid, and other third-party payer programs.
Demonstrated commitment to team-based care and the Patient-Centered Medical Home model.
Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills.
Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
Proficiency in electronic health records and standard office software (EPIC, Outlook, Microsoft Office, OneDrive).
Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality standards.
Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse and inclusive environment.
Commitment to health equity and serving a diverse, seasonal, and community-based patient population.

Nice To Haves

Additional training or experience in health care leadership.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive and continuing care to patients through the diagnosis of disease processes and the provision of routine, preventive, or urgent medical treatment.
Refer patients to other practitioners as appropriate.
Serve as leader of a clinic team to manage the health of a panel of patients, including regular communication with the team regarding the population managed.
Supervise and collaborate with Clinicians, RN/LPN, medical assistants, and other allied health care staff to ensure the proper delivery of medical care to patients.
Participate in patient care audits for quality assurance and utilization review.
Oversee complex clinical cases and provide direct consultation to providers on challenging patient care issues.
Provide administrative management input for staff performance reviews, hiring decisions, and disciplinary issues.
Participate in the on-call schedule as assigned, including coverage of weekend shifts as needed.
Maintain knowledge of current developments in specialty to enhance professional expertise, including maintenance of Board Certification if applicable and completing CME as needed to maintain licensure.
Participate in regular clinical practitioner and staff meetings.
Ensure the provision of high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered medical care.
Support a team-based, patient-centered model of care that forwards a multi-disciplinary approach to diagnosis and treatment, and works to improve population health.
Collaborate with Site Leadership to develop clinical schedules to meet organizational hours.
Work with the Senior Medical Director for Clinical Services to ensure the development of after-hours and weekend call schedules.
Establish and implement clinical standards of care and policies and procedures consistent with organizational goals and evidence-based medical practices.
Ensure education regarding and compliance of clinical staff with policies and procedures.
Provide on-going orientation and evaluation program for practitioners.
Direct, supervise, and evaluate the work of clinical staff and provides on-going feedback directed towards performance improvement.
Meet regularly with staff.
Review provider-related quality data, patient feedback, and staff input to conduct yearly performance reviews.
Provide corrective action as needed.
Participate in interviews, reviewing references and providing recommendations for potential practitioners.
Ensure initial and bi-annual updating of all Medical Staff files and credentialing activities.
Ensure that providers receive appropriate training to use IT resources effectively.
Receive reports regarding practitioner documentation and coding on a regular basis to ensure practitioners are compliant with standards.
Monitor clinician compliance with medical record completion policies and HCFA evaluation and management documentation guidelines.
Promote professional relationships among practitioners, patients, and staff.
Review and moderate any significant patient concerns or complaints regarding clinical care.
Ensure effective data collection and reporting systems for continuous process improvement and assist with implementation of quality improvement measures.
Maintain and/or attain OCHS’ accreditation with healthcare organizations and regulatory bodies.
Work on risk management programs as well as other compliance, privacy, and ethical issues.
Work on Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) and health equity performance and initiatives.
Implement ACO population health strategies, quality improvement initiatives, care coordination, and performance metrics.
Support and develop clinical service lines including OBAT, specialty care, behavioral health, and psychiatry.
Review and provide feedback regarding aspects of the Budget related to practitioner performance.
Attend periodic staff meetings.
Adhere to OCHS policies.
Adhere to OCHS values and principles.