Medical Director

Where You'll Work

Our community - Come for the charm. Stay for the lifestyle in Prescott, AZ

What started as a simple community hospital, is today a state-of-the-art healthcare system with two acute care hospitals, a network of primary and specialty care clinics, outpatient health and wellness centers, cardiac diagnostic centers, and outpatient medical imaging centers.

As you build your career at DH-YRMC, you'll find Prescott is an inspiring place to live, work and to enjoy the outdoors.

• It is an inviting community with bygone charm and modern amenities.

• Local residents enjoy four spectacular seasons, while the area offers nearly year-round sunshine for any outdoor adventures.

• The carefree, relaxed lifestyle offers short commute opportunities, so you can focus on your career and your family.

Dignity Health-Yavapai Regional Medical Center extends this feeling with a strong sense of family, security, and belonging. Our compassion and commitment to quality care has earned awards, such as the Stroke Care Excellence Award (2022), Neuroscience Excellence Award (2021, 2020) and America's 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Awards (2020, 2021) and has placed us at the top of the charts in community and nationwide in healthcare.


Come experience the incredible quality-of-life that Dignity Health-YRMC and Prescott has to offer! #hellohumankindness


Picture a mid-sized mountain community location within 1.5 hours of a major metropolitan area. Imagine filling your lungs with the scent of pine trees as you enjoy a robust outdoor lifestyle. Let your mind wander through the history of the Wild West as you explore a town brimming with history dating back to the days of Wyatt Earp. Envision practicing medicine with a group of like-minded physicians who are dedicated to their community.

• Rich in history and charm, Prescott's many historic buildings, museums, state parks and sites offer a wide array of ways to explore and experience the area
• Locally owned and award-winning restaurants, bistros and café's
• Charming shops and boutiques appealing to a wide variety of tastes
• Wide variety of festivals and arts/entertainment throughout the year
• Home to wineries and tasting rooms
• Closest metro area is Phoenix (99 miles) with a population of 1.6 million
• A 4-season climate with low humidity and plenty of sunshine!
• Regional airport with daily flights to Phoenix, Las Vegas and beyond

Please also see the link to our community for review:

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Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Medical Director, you will help physicians, advanced practice providers, and clinical leaders deliver exceptional, patient-centered care so they can improve quality outcomes, enhance the patient experience, and support the continued growth of our medical group.

In this role, you will provide strategic physician leadership across the medical group while partnering with executive leadership to advance clinical excellence, quality improvement, patient safety, provider engagement, and operational performance. You will be expected to oversee quality initiatives, guide physician performance and peer review, support regulatory compliance, contribute to strategic planning and budgeting, and collaborate with hospital and medical group leaders to achieve organizational goals.

To be successful in this role, you must have a valid Arizona MD or DO medical license upon hire, current board certification in your specialty, and a proven history of physician leadership within a medical group setting. Strong experience in quality improvement, physician engagement, healthcare operations, regulatory compliance, and strategic leadership is essential, along with the ability to build collaborative relationships and lead organizational change.

• Assists in directing the patient care and medical education for appropriate departments
• This is a part time role with clinical responsibilities based on the responsibilities of the speciality of the Physician
• Works with COO or appropriate YRMG leadership stakeholder to comply with all regulatory bodies and state
• Oversees the implementation of quality improvement efforts designed to improve clinical performance and maintain compliance with TJC, HIPAA, and other accreditation standards
• Participates in development and implementation of quality initiatives including patient access and satisfaction, provider satisfaction, clinical outcomes and process improvement, and guideline development
• Participates in strategic plan and business plan development including identification of strategic partners, growth and resource allocation
• Provides oversight to address Physician behavior, including performance management duties, including providing crucial conversations
• Provides oversight for Quality/Peer review/population health related matters, performance, addressing matters, issues, and improvements
• Partners with COO as dyad in addressing Clinical, Quality, financial, and strategic matters
• Provides input to the manager of the department in developing operating and capital budgets
• Assists with meeting departmental and divisional budgetary goals
• Participates in and provides input into development of business/strategic plans

We are offering a competitive compensation package, including a sign-on bonus and CME.Robust benefits offering, encompassing health, dental, vision and retirement plans.Relocation assistance for new hires who meet eligibility requirements. Student loan repayment for qualified candidates.

Job Requirements

Required

• Active or eligible license in the state of Arizona State medical licensure
• History of Leadership roles in Medical Group settings
• Current Board Certification in respective specialty