Vice President Medical Affairs Physician Enterprise

Job Description

Job Description

This role is pivotal in guiding the management of clinical practices for both employed and contracted physicians within our organization’s Physician Enterprise, Ambulatory Care, and Clinical Councils. The position entails the formulation and execution of clinical programs, protocols, and a clinically integrated network. Collaboration with the Chief Physician Executive is essential for developing and managing provider compensation structures, contracts, and the integration and advancement of services for physicians and Advanced Practice Providers. Additionally, it is crucial to ensure compliance with all governmental and regulatory standards within the Physician Enterprise and Ambulatory Care sectors.

The responsibilities include overseeing and establishing programs that nurture positive relationships among physician practices and the service delivery entities of our organization. This role ensures a productive collaboration with both system and community medical leadership. Actively supporting the recruitment and development of physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, and physician leaders within the Physician Enterprise and Ambulatory Care is also a key focus. As a primary leader in clinical matters related to the Physician Enterprise, this position will work closely with the VP of Operations, Dyad Medical Directors, and Dyad Administrative Directors to align and integrate physician practices, ensuring efficient, high-quality care and community access. Strategic planning, alignment with system-wide initiatives, and providing senior-level leadership, guidance, and oversight are also critical components of this role.

Collaboration with administration, hospital leadership, Catholic Medical Partners, and medical staff leadership is vital to maximize the efficiency of clinical aspects of patient care. Establishing a medical group culture that is patient-centered, evidence-based, and interdisciplinary is essential, with a continuous focus on improving patient experience, safety, and quality while minimizing costs. Educating physicians and caregivers, supporting interdisciplinary teams, and implementing strategies that promote patient-centered, evidence-based care are key responsibilities.

Employment Details

• Full-time position

• Annual salary range: $289,828.50 - $434,752.50

• Benefits include paid time off (PTO), medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Utilization of Epic EMR

Essential Qualifications

• Medical Degree (M.D. or D.O.)

• Must possess a current, unrestricted New York State license or have NYS licensure in progress, active by the date of hire, along with an active NYS DEA certificate

• Board Certification in a clinical specialty is required

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)

• Preferred: MBA, MHA, MSM, or MSHA

• A minimum of ten (10) years of leadership experience in healthcare management, with a strong understanding of healthcare administration, finance, and regulatory requirements is essential. Significant leadership experience, including practicing medicine and holding medical staff or administrative leadership roles such as Chief of Staff, Department Chair, or Chief Medical Officer, is required

• Experience in a large, multi-specialty integrated healthcare delivery system is necessary

• Experience in Medical Group Practice Management is required; multi-specialty group practice management experience is preferred

About Us

With origins tracing back to Buffalo's first hospital established in 1848, our organization stands as one of the largest healthcare systems in Western New York, serving the Buffalo/Niagara region through a network of hospitals, subacute and long-term care facilities, ambulatory care centers, medical offices, and home care services. Renowned for excellence in quality and patient safety, our $1.5 billion health system encompasses various hospitals and numerous home and community-based care services. Together with over 9,000 associates and nearly 1,500 physician partners, we integrate advanced clinical and information technology with a legacy of medical excellence and compassionate care. Our clinical professionals collaborate to lead healthcare transformation, foster healthier communities, and fulfill our mission.