Primary Care Medical Director-Brookside Community Health Center

Site: Brigham and Women's Physicians Organization, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary Primary Care Medical Director-Brookside Community Health Center Join us in strengthening primary care and deepening community engagement at Brookside Community Health Center, serving patients and families with the greatest need. Brookside Community Health Center (BCHC) is seeking an inspiring and dedicated Primary Care clinical leader to join the team of seasoned, compassionate primary care professionals and leaders at BCHC, located in Jamaica Plain, a neighborhood of Boston. Brookside CHC was founded in 1970 as part of the national CHC movement and today serves about 12,000 patients from the surrounding communities. The BCHC Medical Director provides clinical leadership for Brookside, overseeing Adult Medicine, Pediatrics, Family Medicine, OBGYN, and part time specialty services in Cardiology and Pulmonology. This role partners closely with the Executive Director and Nursing Director to set strategic priorities, implement new initiatives, and ensure the delivery of high quality, equitable care to the diverse communities we serve. Brookside’s team of healthcare professionals are all similarly dedicated to the care of our community and to each other. Wellness is a core tenet for our patients and for our staff. At Brookside, we seek to flatten the hierarchy in healthcare. We are looking for a leader who leads with humility and collaboration. This Medical Director position includes dedicated leadership sessions to support administrative and operational responsibilities. The role also includes 2–5 on-site Primary Care clinical sessions (0.25–0.625 FTE), enabling the Medical Director to remain closely connected to patient care. We are seeking a skilled clinical leader with deep experience in community health and Primary Care. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of the challenges faced by diverse patient populations, including social determinants of health, and the importance of language- and literacy-concordant care. The ability to effectively advocate for community needs and deliver culturally responsive care is essential. The majority of our patients are insured through MassHealth/Medicaid, and experience caring for Medicaid populations is highly valued. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a clear understanding of health disparities and the structural drivers that influence patient outcomes, along with a commitment to advancing equitable, high-quality, patient-centered care. As part of our deep commitment to community health and equity at BCHC, we maintain longstanding partnerships with a variety of community outreach programs. We proudly care for a racially, ethnically, and linguistically diverse patient population, with a strong focus on supporting underserved and immigrant communities. A significant portion of our patient population is Spanish-speaking, including many first- and second-generation immigrants from the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and Central America. In alignment with our mission, we are committed to delivering high-quality, culturally responsive, and language-concordant care that promotes dignity, inclusion, and equitable outcomes for all patients. Brookside is part of the Brigham and Women's Primary Care Center of Excellence, with access to world-class specialists from across Mass General Brigham. Brookside is a comprehensive CHC, with Dental, Nutrition/WIC, Laboratory, Behavioral Health, Financial Counseling, and Social Care Team on site. Brookside practices with a team-based model of care, with integrated behavioral health, team RNs, population health coordinators, high-risk RN/SW case management, community resource specialists, community health workers, as well as nurse-led visits and virtual visits. We are a teaching site for Brigham Internal Medicine Residents and students from Harvard Medical School. Key Responsibilities: Clinical Leadership: Provide clinical oversight and leadership to the medical clinical team, ensuring adherence to quality standards and ethical principles. Collaborate with the Nurse Director and NP Team Manager to maintain high standards of medical and nursing care. Serve as collaborating physician for nurse practitioners at Brookside Strategic Planning: Participate in strategic initiatives and policy development in alignment with organizational goals. Work closely with BWH Primary Care to implement strategic initiatives and foster community health efforts. Team Management: Recruit, hire, and orient physicians. Support recruitment of other providers and staff. Develop staffing patterns to meet patient care needs and promote a culture of trust and respect. Provide supervision, support, and performance evaluation to physicians. Quality Assurance: Develop and implement standards for patient care, focusing on equity. Review patient care quality, laboratory tests, and ancillary procedures. Lead quality improvement efforts and monitor patient satisfaction results. Education and Training: Coordinate in-service and continuing education programs for medical and allied health professionals. Collaborate with Harvard Medical School and BWH to ensure effective teaching programs and community-based opportunities. Administration and Budget: Assist in developing annual practice volume, expense, and revenue projections. Collaborate on cost reduction, efficiency improvement, and outcome enhancement projects. Participate in designated Medical Staff committees. As part of Brigham and Women’s Primary Care, you'll experience: Opportunities for research and academic engagement. Ongoing professional and developmental support to foster growth. Reasonable panel sizes and session expectations, ensuring quality patient care. Remote in-basket support, helping to offload patient care messages and support provider leaves. Remote nurse triage support to cover all evening and weekend hours. Collaborative, team-based care, working alongside dedicated professionals. Seamless integration with EPIC and access to the extensive Mass General Brigham network. Competitive salary with a structured 3-year ramp-up period and sign-on bonuses for those that qualify. Value-based compensation plan emphasizing patient-centric care over RVU metrics. Comprehensive benefits package covering health, dental, time off, CME allowance, and robust retirement plans. Qualifications: Minimum five years of medical practice, with significant administrative/clinical leadership experience. Medical Doctor (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.). Board Certified or Board Eligible Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Med/Peds Physician. Ability to obtain a Massachusetts Medical License, including MCSR and DEA. Excellent management, communication, and leadership skills. Ability to build and nurture healthy relationships and foster a culture of belonging. Significant experience working in Community Health and Primary Care. Spanish oral language proficiency is preferred. About Us - Brigham and Women's Hospital is a founding member of Mass General Brigham and a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School. Our primary care physicians deliver exceptional care with passion and purpose. Our growing network of primary care practices in eastern Massachusetts is testimony to Brigham and Women's commitment to primary care as a critical component of managing populations and our dedication to providing our patients the best experience and health outcomes. Appointment at Harvard Medical School—Depending upon the position, there may be opportunities to teach residents and medical students. All Harvard Medical School Faculty appointments require at least 50 hours of teaching per academic year. Harvard Medical School faculty appointment is not a requirement for this position. Academic rank as Instructor or Assistant Professor, full-time or part-time at Harvard Medical School, will be considered for applicants meeting teaching expectations and will be commensurate with experience, training, and achievements. Commitment to Community- Brigham and Women's Hospital and the Department of Medicine are committed to ensuring our diverse community feels welcome, cared for, and valued. Candidates with experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and patients who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas. Additional Job Details (if applicable) Total annual cash compensation for this role generally ranges from $245,000 to $330,000 and includes base salary and eligible performance-based incentives. Physicians who achieve a full clinical panel and meet defined performance benchmarks are typically compensated at the higher end of this range. 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