Regional Medical Director - Contra Costa County (2595)

Job Details Job Location : Brookside San Pablo Health Center - San Pablo, CA 94806 Position Type : Full Time Salary Range : $142,000.00 - $225,118.00 Salary/year Looking to lead and make a difference in the vibrant communities of Contra Costa County? LifeLong Medical Care is seeking a Regional Medical Director - Contra Costa who will provide clinical oversight and leadership for one or more of our health centers. The Regional Medical Director provides leadership and clinical oversight for one or more health centers for LifeLong Medical Care. Clinical oversight includes service planning, objective setting, system development, staffing, quality assurance activity, budget, and personnel issues in close collaboration with the Vice President(s) of Clinical Operations and Center Director(s). LifeLong uses team-based care to provide the most efficient and effective care to our patients. This position functions as a critical member of the care team, ensuring team communication, quality care, and patient satisfaction. Responsible for providing high developing quality primary care, building collaborative teams, and working with underserved populations. Primary Care Physician, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with management experience and a passion for and participating in a team model of care for a complex population. We seek a Primary Care Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant with administrative experience, a passion for developing and participating in a team model of care for underserved populations, and a commitment to providing high-quality primary care. With a focus on building collaborative teams, this role requires a strong commitment to patient-centered care and improving the health and well-being of our patients. As the Regional Medical Director for our Pinole/Jenkins/Rodeo/BSP/(2) SNF Health Centers you will be joining a community that is diverse, dynamic, and rich in culture and history. This is an opportunity to lead and make a significant impact on the health and well-being of our patients while immersing yourself in the unique culture of Contra Costa County. If you are a highly motivated individual who desires to serve the community and lead a team in providing exceptional care, we encourage you to apply for this position. Benefits: Compensation: $142,000-$163,000 for NP/PA , depending on years since licensed, $197,000-$218,000 for MD/DO depending on when finished with residency, annual $15,000 stipend, a sign-on bonus, and excellent benefits: medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, dependent and domestic partner coverage, 403(b) retirement savings plan, loan repayment programs, and commuter benefits. LifeLong qualifies for federal and state loan repayment programs (HPSA score is 21). Acceptance rates may vary year to year based on funding levels and the number of applicants. The position’s duties will include a mix of clinical and supervisory leadership related responsibilities, including: Supervise (recruit, hire, train, and evaluate) all physicians and advanced practice providers (NPs, PAs, CNMs) on sites. Maintain ongoing involvement in provider recruitment, retention, onboarding, and mentorship. Provide direct patient care in a diverse, fast-moving health center, which may include teaching students, residents, and/or fellows. Collaborate with Medical Leadership on clinical and operational initiatives. Serve as authorizing clinician for organizational licenses, contracts, grants, and other agreements requiring clinician sign-off. Participate actively in collaborative care, team building, and staff training. Provide medical practice updates and may contribute to guideline revisions. Serve as Supervising Physician (if MD or DO) for NP, PA and CNM staff and remain available for consultation on complex medical cases. Respond to clinically related grievances or complaints from provider staff. Support the ongoing process of peer and chart review. Conduct annual reviews to ensure clinicians meet the cultural, clinical, and performance expectations of the organization through peer review, observation, and evaluation. Lead or contribute to coaching, performance improvement plans (PIPs), and corrective action processes. Monitor medical practice standards through Epic dashboard metrics, including quality measures, open charts, and panel management. Ensure workflows, protocols, and guidelines remain current and aligned with evidence-based clinical, quality, and safety standards. Engage in quality and safety efforts such as patient care navigation risk reviews, near-miss prevention, sentinel event responses, and incident report follow-up. Participate in interdisciplinary training and meetings with providers, registered nurses (RNs), and medical assistants (MAs). Support achievement of safety, quality, and productivity benchmarks. Qualifications Ability to effectively coordinate care with staff, encourage and nurture their development and growth, and to build a strong and productive team. Commitment to the provision of primary care services for the underserved with demonstrated ability and sensitivity in working with a variety of people from low-income populations, with diverse educational, lifestyle, ethnic and cultural origins. Ability to provide leadership in a team-oriented environment with a number of professionals with different work styles and support needs. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to effectively supervise staff and encourage professional development to build a strong and productive team. Strong organizational, administrative, and problem-solving skills, and ability to be flexible and adaptive to change. Ability to seek direction/approval on essential matters, yet work independently with little onsite supervision, using professional judgment and diplomacy. Conduct oneself in internal and external settings in a way that reflects positively on LifeLong Medical Care as an organization of professional, confident, and sensitive staff. Make appropriate use of knowledge/ expertise/ connections of other staff. Be creative and mature with a “can do”, proactive attitude and an ability to continuously “scan” the environment, identifying and taking advantage of opportunities for improvement. Job Requirements Individual must be a board eligible or board-certified physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant possessing a current CA Medical Licensure and BLS certification. Demonstrated ability and sensitivity to providing health services to vulnerable persons in outpatient primary care. Familiarity with electronic health records, Epic preferred. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites Prior management experience preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lifelong Medical Care