Director of Clinical Practice

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Employment in this role may be contingent upon extramural funding and successful performance and may be terminated or reduced in percentage of appointment if such funding is not secured or ceases to be available.

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Position Information

About MSM

Morehouse School of Medicine ( MSM ) is a place of distinction, serving as the nation’s leading academic medical center for vulnerable populations. It’s also a place for passionate individuals looking to join a dedicated community working today to help prepare tomorrow’s leaders.

We exist to:

• Improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities;

• Increase the diversity of the health professional and scientific workforce;

• Address primary health care through programs in education, research and service;

With emphasis on people of color and the under-served urban and rural populations in Georgia, the nation and the world.

At Morehouse School of Medicine, we’re leading the creation and advancement of health equity. You will find a fulfilling career at MSM !

Posting Number NONAC3778

Job Title Director of Clinical Practice

Position Title Director of Clinical Practice

Position Type Non-Faculty

Number of vacancies 1

Salary Commensurate upon experience

Department MHC Administration

Position Summary

Morehouse Medicine seeks a dynamic and experienced Director of Clinical Practice to provide strategic and operational leadership for clinical services across the ambulatory enterprise. This position is responsible for the overall clinical administrative direction, coordination, management, and continuous improvement of clinical operations, nursing services, patient care delivery, quality initiatives, and clinical workforce development.

The Director of Clinical Practice will collaborate closely with providers, operational leaders, and quality teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe, efficient, and patient-centered care while supporting the mission, vision, and strategic goals of Morehouse Medicine.

This position reports directly to the Chief Medical and Administrative Officer for Morehouse Medicine.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or a related healthcare field from an accredited college or university required

• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive leadership experience in an ambulatory healthcare setting.

• Current, unrestricted Georgia Registered Nurse (RN) License.

• Current Basic Life Support ( BLS ) certification; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ( ACLS ) certification preferred.

• Experience managing clinical managers, nursing staff, and clinical support personnel.

• Demonstrated knowledge of ambulatory clinical operations, quality improvement methodologies, regulatory compliance, and healthcare delivery models.

• Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience utilizing data analytics and performance metrics to improve clinical outcomes and operational effectiveness.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Seven (7) years of progressive leadership experience in nursing, clinical operations, quality management, or healthcare administration.

• Five (5) years of experience supporting NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home ( PCMH ) standards, quality management, and regulatory compliance initiatives.

• Experience with population health management, value-based care programs, and quality reporting.

• Experience utilizing the Epic electronic health record ( EHR ) system.

• Demonstrated success leading change management and process improvement initiatives in a complex healthcare environment.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employment in this role may be contingent upon extramural funding and successful performance and may be terminated or reduced in percentage of appointment if such funding is not secured or ceases to be available.

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EEO Statement Summary

Morehouse School of Medicine is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Georgia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Morehouse School of Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.

Job Duties

Description of Job Duty

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Director of Clinical Practice must possess the ability to lead, engage, analyze, and identify opportunities that support the growth, quality, operational excellence, and sustainability of the clinical enterprise.

Clinical Leadership and Operations

• Provide oversight of clinical operations, including budget management, policy implementation, resource allocation, and clinical administrative functions.

• Direct and supervise nursing leadership, clinical managers, and clinical support staff while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional development.

• Establish and maintain efficient clinical workflows and operational processes to optimize patient access, patient flow, and staff productivity.

• Ensure appropriate staffing models and balanced workload distribution across clinical teams.

• Lead and facilitate clinical staff meetings and interdisciplinary care team discussions.

Quality and Patient Safety

• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based, and patient-centered care throughout the practice.

• Monitor clinical quality indicators and operational performance metrics to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

• Collaborate with providers, quality leaders, and operational teams to develop and implement quality improvement initiatives.

• Promote patient safety initiatives and ensure adherence to organizational standards, clinical protocols, and regulatory requirements.

• Support accreditation readiness and compliance with applicable federal, state, payer, and organizational regulations and standards.

• Utilize analytics, patient satisfaction data, quality measures, and operational reports to evaluate performance and drive improvements in care delivery.

Staff Development and Leadership

• Oversee clinical onboarding, orientation, training, and professional development programs for nursing and clinical staff.

• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching, mentorship, and leadership development for clinical team members.

• Empower nursing and clinical leaders to practice and lead at the top of their licensure, certification, and scope of practice.

• Promote employee engagement, accountability, teamwork, and a culture of excellence.

Strategic and Fiscal Oversight

• Provide fiscal oversight of clinical operations, including budget development, monitoring, and management of clinical resources.

• Participate in strategic planning activities that support organizational growth, operational effectiveness, and clinical sustainability.

• Collaborate with executive leadership to align clinical operations with organizational priorities and strategic initiatives.

• Lead relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support the achievement of clinical and operational goals.

Policy Development and Compliance

• Develop, implement, monitor, and revise clinical policies, procedures, workflows, and best practices.

• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, clinical standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Support risk management and compliance initiatives related to clinical operations and patient care.

• Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the operational and strategic objectives of Morehouse Medicine.

Pre-Employment/Employment Requirements

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization

Immunization Requirements

It is MSM’s Immunization policy that all Prospective Employees are encouraged to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID -19 prior to commencement of employment. If employment will commence during Flu Season, MSM requires all individuals to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless granted an exemption. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain an exemption from MSM will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • What is your highest level of completed education?

• High School/GED

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• EdD, MD, PhD, DrPH, JD

• • Do you have a minimum of seven (7) years of progressive leadership experience in an ambulatory healthcare setting?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have at least five years of progressively responsible administrative and supervisory experience? If yes, please provide an overview to include the scope.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Are you a licensed Registered Nurse with a current Georgia license?

• Yes

• No

• • You must upload copies of the following documents: 1) your valid - unrestricted Georgia Nursing License; 2) Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and if applicable your Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred. Please note which documents you have uploaded via the OTHER Document option.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Describe your previous supervisory experience to include years of experience supervising others.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please provide your salary requirement. Do Not Enter Negotiable, a specified salary range is required. Not providing a salary requirement will result in your application being incomplete and will not be considered.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Other Document

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

• Professional License

Optional Documents

• Letter of Reference 1

• Letter of Reference 2

• Letter of Reference 3

• Resume

• Medical License