Medical Director - Faculty Physician Primary CareApply
Locations: Detroit, MI
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted 30+ Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: R-101104
About Us:Serving one million patients and their families annually.
Advancing medical knowledge, technologies and practices.
Developing and educating the next generation of exceptional health care professionals. With more than 100 locations in hospital-based clinics, outpatient health and specialty care centers, we provide the most advanced medicine and thoughtful, patient-centric care to the greater metro-Detroit community.
Job Summary:The Faculty Physician provides quality medical care to patients in a clinical setting.
The Faculty Physician also assists management in developing policies and procedures relating to patient needs.
Job Description:POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the Medical Director is the lead clinician in charge of all aspects of medical patient care services provided by Corktown Health including ancillary services such as laboratory and pharmacy services.
Working from a solutions-oriented approach, the Medical Director monitors clinical performance to ensure medical services and operations are in compliance with all applicable regulatory and licensing agencies.
As a member of the Executive Management team, the Medical Director is responsible for implementing, reviewing and developing clinical protocols, performance objectives, productivity benchmarks, compliance measures, provider workflow planning and provider scheduling.
Also, the position serves as coach/mentor/trainer to staff providers, giving guidance in best practices, troubleshooting of medical services and operations issues in priority of urgency according to FQHC standards.
The Medical Director will also represent the Clinic at required meetings with affiliated agencies.
As a licensed MD/DO the Medical Director will also provide direct patient services in addition to their duties in administration.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Participates as key member of organization's Management Team (MT) to develop and maintain a strategic plan for the controlled growth, expansion, and/or development of programs and sites for Corktown Health.Responsible for the direct supervision of all medical staff.Approves student affiliation agreements and student rotations; responsible for overall performance of clinical students in the health center.Provides supervision of clinical scheduling, call and leave for medical staff.Manages administrative responsibilities such as clinical budget/finance management, and personnel management for clinical staff.Responsible for establishing systems of accountability for all providers.Participates in the recruitment of qualified clinical staff.Ensures medical services and operations are in compliance with all applicable regulatory and licensing agencies.Directs the Quality Assurance and Improvement (QA&I) process for Corktown Health.Establishes and/or maintains working and collaborative relationships in the health provider community.Provides leadership, vision, and direction in developing new medical service delivery areas/programs for Corktown Health.Works closely with Chief Executive Officer to provide direction regarding all clinical issues.Provides overall direction and coordination of continuing medical education, training, and support for health care personnel.Provides direct clinical medical services in the area of board certified medical specialty.Demonstrates commitment to, and understanding of, Corktown Health's Service Excellence Standards.Provides additional assistance within and outside of clinical arena, as requested and/or as appropriate.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Board certification in a major primary care specialty field of practice.Previous experience supervising providers and other clinical staff is essential.Previous experience providing services and exercising leadership in a culturally diverse setting.Maintains faculty position with Wayne State University Medical School.QUALIFICATIONS: Current, valid license to practice medicine in the State of Michigan, including DEA license and CPR, required.Knowledge and understanding of advanced practice provider supervision agreements and regulations.Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.Excellent problem-solving skills required.Willingness and ability to work some evenings and weekends, as needed.Wayne Health is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Employer.
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