Associate Medical Director

Location

Fitchburg, MA | United States

Job description

Associate Medical Director - Fitchburg/Gardner

Compensation: $200,000 - $250,000  per year 

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

Benefits:

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

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