Director of Medical Specialties

Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center is looking for a Director of Medical Specialties. The Director oversees numerous medical specialty services including audiology, dermatology, gastroenterology, neurology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, otolaryngology, podiatry, rheumatology, and urology, and is responsible for leading the Medical Specialties Department in fulfilling the mission of Cornell Scott Hill Health Center (CSHHC).

Summary

The Director will be committed to community health care, will work well with staff from diverse backgrounds, and will encourage the interdisciplinary and integrated care team model that is integral to CSHHC. The Director must partner with the leadership of various Yale School of Medicine Departments and Sections to enable the provision of specialty medical services to CSHHC patients and to facilitate the integration of Yale residents and fellows in CSHHC specialty clinics.

The Director must be an advocate for the efficient use of the electronic medical record in order to optimize care delivery. He/she will work closely with and be supportive of the nursing leadership team in general and the Nurse Manager for Medical Specialties in particular. The Director also serves as Medical Director for any grant programs that support the Department. The Director will practice clinically within his or her specialty and must be comfortable managing complex patients including those with substance use disorders and behavioral health conditions.

The Director functions as an integral member of CSHHC’s medical leadership team and will conduct himself/herself accordingly at all times. Thus, he/she will demonstrate a keen understanding of the health care industry in general and of federally qualified health center operations in particular. The Director will assist the CMO in the accumulation and organization of health statistics needed for internal and external reporting purposes and will serve as needed as a clinical liaison with all applicable regulatory agencies, accreditation bodies, professional associations, and community organizations. The Director will serve as one of the health center’s clinical leaders for quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Education: Physician with the appropriate degree from an accredited school, current CT licensure, and board certification or eligibility.

Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of related experience including a minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience. Experience in community health is highly desirable. Experience working with medical specialties is preferred.

As part of the Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center team, you will enjoy many outstanding benefits including:

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive Benefits package
• 401(k) with company match
• CME days and reimbursement
• Federal Torte Malpractice Insurance
• Relocation Assistance
• Sign-on Bonus available
  

For more information, please contact our Medical Staff Recruiter
Aaron Hull @[Register to View] 3798