Associate Medical Director

Associate Medical Director - Fitchburg, MA

Compensation:$200,000 - $250,000

Overview: Nexus HR is looking for an Associate Medical Director , for a reputable client in Fitchburg, MA. area. The ideal candidate must have 8-10 years experience as a Medical Doctor, and must be Board Certified Family Practice / Internal Medicine Physician

Client-highlighted qualifications - 8-10 years experience as a Medical Doctor, and must be Board Certified Family Practice / Internal Medicine Physician

About the Job

The job is for a client and it is located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. The Associate Medical Doctor provides medical and clinical oversight to the direct services of the Community Health Center. Serves as a consultant to management and direct care staff regarding clinical policies, and procedures. Provides direct supervision to Mid-level Practitioners; conducts peer review; serves as a mentor and provides clinical support to members of the Health Center Team. Coordinates and leads QA/QI activities at one or more sites and facilitates M & M sessions for provider education. Provides medical diagnosis, and treatment to patients in a manner consistent with the Physician’s medical license, medical specialty, and level of experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnosis and treatment for patients.
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
• Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
• Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required. • Responsible for transitioning practice from Fee-For-Service to Value-Based Care.
• Responsible for QA/QI initiatives.
• Responsible for tracking and managing value-based metrics..
• Initiates and integrates established departmental policies, procedures, guidelines, protocols, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards. • As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs. • Participates in the on call schedule.
• Oversees the performance of site providers including annual reviews.
• Mentors young providers.
• Observes, assesses, and records symptoms, reactions, and progress.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
• Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.
• Maintains quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Develops and presents educational programs and/or workshops when needed.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise. • Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in areas of expertise.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the robust use of the EMR used at CHC. • Supervises, advises, and trains clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise. • Works both independently and in a team
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to the mission of the health center
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values and Standards • Other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• At least 8 - 10 years of experience as a Medical Doctor
• Board Certified Family Practice / Internal Medicine Physician
• ACLS or CPR / AED Certified
• Able to work in Fitchburg, Massachusetts
• Authorized to work in the US

Job Details:

• Employment Type: fulltime
• Benefits: Yes
• Compensation Range:$200,000 - $250,0000
• Location: Single location, Multiple locations, travelling
• Schedule: Weekdays only, open to weekends, shifting schedule
• Shift: Regular, Evening, Graveyard
• Others:

Benefits:

• Dental
• Vision
• Medical
• 401k
• Paid Leave
• Others

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $200,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $200,000 - $250,000