Site Medical Director

Site Medical Director

Harwich Port Health Center - Harwich Port, MA 02646

Overview

Salary Range $105,000.00 - $255,000.00 Salary/year Position Type Full Time

Description

Our Culture: Why work with us?

Joining Outer Cape Health Services isn't just about taking on a new role; it's about embracing a mission that goes beyond the day-to-day. Here, you become part of a dedicated team committed to safeguarding and nurturing invaluable community health resources. Our ethos is built on creating a vibrant and inclusive workplace where every team member is valued and recognized for their unique contributions.

Who We Are :

Our mission is to provide a full range of primary health care and supportive social services that promote the health and well-being of all who live in or visit the ten outermost towns of Cape Cod.

OCHS now cares for more than 20,000 patients annually, and no one is denied access to services due to an inability to pay. Founded in 1987 through the merger of Health Associates of Provincetown (established in 1972) and the AIM Medical Center in Wellfleet (established in 1966), Outer Cape Health has a long history of successful growth and expansion in pursuit of this mission. As a Patient-Centered Medical Home, OCHS holds itself to the highest standards. Ensuring patients have access to care when they need it and request it, and validating that staff are working at the top of their licensures, are foundations of this model.

Our Core Competencies:

At Outer Cape Health Services, our core competencies are the foundation upon which our organization is built, guiding us in our mission to deliver exceptional health services to our communities. Our focus on fostering teamwork ensures that we operate as a cohesive unit, valuing each member's contribution and working synergistically towards common goals. Integrity and honesty stand at the heart of everything we do, creating a culture of trust and respect among our team and the communities we serve. Embracing technology, we continually seek innovative solutions to enhance our services and operations. Finally, being patient-centered, we prioritize the needs and well-being of those we serve, striving to exceed expectations and make a meaningful difference in their lives.

A day in the life of this role:

Reporting to the Senior Medical Director for Clinical Services, the Site Medical Director (Medical Director) provides clinical care, as well as site leadership, and guides the professional practice of their Health Center. The Medical Director embodies the mission of OCHS, serving as a key member of the Leadership Team. The incumbent will supervise and mentor providers, meet regularly with the Senior Medical Director for Clinical Services, participate in organizational initiatives, and communicate organizational direction and policy. With the Health Center's Leadership team, the Medical Director is responsible for delivery of high quality, efficient, and patient centered care for the patients and communities served by the Health Center.

Essential Functions:

• Provide comprehensive and continuing care to patients through the diagnosis of disease processes and provision of routine, preventive or urgent medical treatment at Health Centers or other locations within OCHS's scope or practice, referring patients to other practitioners as appropriate.
• Serve as leader of a clinic team to manage the health of panel of patients including regular communication with team regarding the population managed.
• Supervise and collaborate with Clinicians, RN/LPN, medical assistants, and other allied health care staff, as appropriate, to ensure the proper delivery of medical care to patients.
• Participate in patient care audits for quality assurance and utilization review to maintain and improve patient care standard of excellence.
• Oversee complex clinical cases and provide direct consultation to providers on challenging patient care issues when needed.
• Provide administrative management input for staff performance reviews, hiring decisions, and disciplinary issues.
• Participate with 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.
• Perform other related duties as reasonably required or assigned.

Qualifications

What we need from you:

• 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.
• Additional training or experience in health care leadership.

Physical Requirements:

This is a sedentary job by nature but can be physical on occasion, and the functions of this role are primarily conducted within a clinic environment. Requires being able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time as well as the ability to use computers and a phone.

Internal and External Contacts:

Interfaces regularly with patients, clinicians, staff, community partners, and external care providers in person, on the phone, and electronically.

AAP/EEOC Statement Outer Cape Health Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all our employment programs and decisions. Discrimination in employment on the basis of any protected class under federal, state, or local law is a violation of our policy and is against the law. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, covered veterans' status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristic. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment and hiring, placement, promotion, termination, reductions-in-force, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.