Site Medical Director (Pediatrician)

Cortica is looking for aSite Medical Director to join our growing team!
We are a rapidly growing healthcare company pioneering innovative therapies for children with neurodevelopmental differences. Our mission is to design and deliver life-changing care – one child, one family, one community at a time. Ultimately, we envision a world that cultivates the full potential of every child. At Cortica, every team member is instrumental in helping us achieve our mission!

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In this role, you will provide administrative medical leadership within a Cortica site, including direct management and supervision of physicians and nurse practitioners, and provide medical care to patients with autism, ADHD, and other neurodevelopmental differences as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary clinical team

What will you do? Clinical Duties (90% of Role): Provide direct patient care, both in-person and via telehealth, to pediatric and adult patients within the scope of Cortica's patient population. The percentage of direct patient care activities will be adjusted based on the number of direct reports.Perform all required activities related to patient care, including history taking, exams, clinical decision-making, order entry, appropriate referrals, documentation, and other necessary tasks to ensure high standards of clinical quality and timeliness.Meet productivity standards and maintain the expected ratio of new patient visits to follow-up visits based on patient panel size.Complete clinical documentation timely, with 80% of encounters finished the same day and 100% within two business days.Communicate patient care plans to medical assistants face-to-face following each appointment and respond to all patient-care needs within a clinically appropriate time frame, not exceeding two business days.Demonstrate commitment and proficiency in comprehensive multidisciplinary care for pediatric neurodevelopment and initiative in advancing knowledge and skills in delivering the Cortica Model.Lead, present, and teach at Weekly Rounds and other educational events, meeting required standards for patient outcomes, patient experience, and teammate experience.Site Medical Program Administrative Duties (10% of Role): Oversee recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and ongoing training and performance for new physicians and other medical practitioners, providing both in-person and virtual support as needed.Collaborate with Area and Site administrative leaders to achieve clinical and operational excellence, including designing schedule templates, arranging clinical care coverage, and managing performance in partnership with Human Resources.Achieve clinical and operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the Site medical program, including metrics on the Whole Child Scorecard and operational metrics like RVUs, new patient visits, and referrals to Cortica services.Lead, inspire, and motivate the Site medical team and broader clinical/operational team to align and execute on Cortica's mission.Participate in business development, program leadership, community outreach, and payer relations in collaboration with Cortica leadership to promote organizational growth.Meet standards specified as part of Cortica's Clinical Advisor Program, including the following:Demonstrate a commitment to and proficiency in comprehensive multidisciplinary care for pediatric neurodevelopment and initiative in advancing one's knowledge and skillset in delivering the Cortica ModelLead/present/teach at Weekly RoundsMeet the required number of presentations per year at Medical Faculty Learning HourAttend at least two culture/social/team-building events per yearMeet expected standards for patient outcomes (based on Whole Child Scorecard)Meet expected standards for patient experience (based on patient feedback, NPS, and other sources)Meet expected standards for teammate experience (based on teammate feedback)Maintain a patient panel that meets capacityAttend and contribute meaningfully to clinical meetings, including Rounds, Case Collaboration Meetings, Medical Faculty Meeting, etc.Meet 1:1 with assigned Clinical Advisor at the frequency and time agreed upon by the advisor and advisee, as outlined in the Clinical Advisor Program policies and procedures. Proactively access the clinical knowledge and support of the advisor, via email, Teams, phone, text, or other modalities agreed to by advisor and advisee, throughout the work week to enhance learning and the quality of patient care.We'd love to hear from you if: You completed Medical School from an Accredited University.You have completed Residency in Pediatrics or Child Neurology.You are Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Pediatrics, Child Neurology, Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, or other related specialty.You currently possess an unrestricted medical license in the corresponding states of which you are responsible for or have the ability to obtain one.You have previous experience in a clinical leadership position (preferred).The base pay range for this opening is $191,000 to$249,000. According to your skill level, relevant experience, education level, and location, you will receive compensation that fits appropriately within the range.
Cortica cares deeply about the well-being of each member of our team, and we have created a passionate, caring, and growth-minded culture that helps teammates thrive! As a Cortica teammate, we'll support your well-being through medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, unlimited Paid Time Off, 10% annual bonus, protected time for administrative duties and so much more.
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