Associate Respite Medical Director

Who We Are:
Since 1985, BHCHP’s mission has been to ensure unconditionally equitable and dignified access to the highest quality health care for all individuals and families experiencing homelessness in greater Boston. Over 10,000 homeless individuals are cared for by Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program each year. We are committed to ensuring that every one of these individuals has access to comprehensive health care, from preventative dental care to cancer treatment. Our clinicians, case managers, and behavioral health professionals work in more than 30 locations to serve some of our community’s most vulnerable—and most resilient—citizens.

From our earliest days as a program, we have always sought to do work that is transformational: recognizing our shared humanity; centering dignity, compassion, mutual respect and supporting the right of every individual to access the highest levels of health care and every staff member to reach their fullest potential. We continue to be committed to building bridges and breaking down barriers, including systemic racism which harms us all. We provide community-based health care services that are compassionate, dignified, and culturally appropriate, incorporating social determinants of health, with the goal of breaking down the physical and systemic barriers that our patients face.

Job Summary:
***NOW OFFERING A $4,000 SIGN ON BONUS***
Hours: Full-time; 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday with opportunity for 4 or 5-day work week 
Union: None
Union Name: None
Patient Facing: Yes

The Associate Medical Director of Medical Respite, in close collaboration with the Medical Director, is responsible for the daily clinical operations of BHCHP’s Barbara McInnis House, a 104-bed medical respite program providing care to people experiencing homelessness who are in need of short-term care after hospitalization, illness, or injury. This position works closely with the Respite Leadership Team to maintain a high level of clinical excellence, solve problems in real time, support front line staff and shape organizational policy and vision. This role is majority administrative with the possibility of additional clinical sessions based on preference and interest of the candidate.

Responsibilities: 
Included but not limited to:

• Working closely with the Respite Leadership team including Medical Director, Executive Director, Director and Associate Directors of Nursing, and Director of Behavioral Health to shape the vision and goals for Medical Respite at BHCHP. 
• Working closely with the BMH Admissions office, BHCHP outpatient clinics and referring hospital partners to identify appropriate patients for admission to medical respite and facilitate safe, high-quality admissions and discharges.
• Providing support and mentorship to Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants who work in Medical Respite. This includes participating in interviewing/hiring prospective staff, onboarding new hires and conducting annual performance reviews. The Associate Medical Director will also work closely with the Medical Director to plan and conduct weekly meetings for the Medical Respite providers.
• Helping plan, design, implement, and evaluate clinical protocols and quality improvement projects in such areas as addiction treatment and harm reduction, chronic disease management, palliative and end-of-life care, health equity, and other topics based on the candidate’s interests and expertise. 
• Serving as a liaison between clinical staff and the BHCHP IT department with respect to helping staff navigate EPIC and Matrix Care issues that are unique to Medical Respite and the supporting IT in making changes to the EHR templates for the customized version of OCHIN-EPIC designed for Medical Respite.
• Participating in weekly Medical Respite operational meetings and helping to shape BHCHP program wide policies by participating in the monthly Clinical Care and Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee meetings.
• Providing direct patient care by covering respite teams on an as needed basis; opportunity to add regular clinical hours if desired.  
• Being on-call for phone support as often as every other weekend for medical or administrative issues that occur in Medical Respite.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of clinical experience as an NP/PA required. Management experience is strongly preferred. DEA X-waiver required.
• Demonstrated interest in working with an underserved population.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and coworkers, including strong listening and a collaborative approach.
• Ability to take a patient history, do an appropriate physical exam, synthesize complex information, diagnose, formulate and communicate a treatment plan.
• Ability to sit and use computer for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry 5 pounds on a regular basis.

Compensation and Benefits:
***NOW OFFERING A $4,000 SIGN ON BONUS***

• The compensation increases based on years of experience and ranges from $118,200 - $189,120 annually.
• BHCHP full time employees are eligible for our competitive time off program, health, dental and vision insurance, 403B retirement savings plan, pre-tax MBTA pass program with 40% discount, additional compensation for demonstrated bilingual proficiency and more. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.

Does this amazing opportunity interest you? Then we'd love to hear from you.

As an equal opportunity employer, Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Covid-19 Vaccination: Proof of Covid-19 vaccination(s) is optional for employment. Candidates who are offered employment will be given details about how to demonstrate receipt of vaccination if they choose to.

Please Note: Employment at Boston Health Care for the Homeless is at-will. Boston Health Care for the Homeless does not sponsor work authorization visas.