Job description
Medical Director/Practice Chair - Outpatient Primary Care - Lancaster, NH
Responsible for the clinical and medical practices of the Physician Practices. Works closely with senior leadership to assure appropriate integration of group practice activities. Must be willing to make site visits to practice locations.
- Medical Director duties: 16 hours/week
- Primary Care responsibilities: 24 hours/week (2.5 hours documentation; 21.5 hours direct patient care)
Position Details
Full-time outpatient position with leadership/division chair interest
Minimum 5 years outpatient primary care practice experience
Ideally seeking provider planning to stay 5-10 years minimum
Patient volume: 20-24 patients per day
Community call including local nursing home patients (TBD)
EMR system: Meditech Expanse, Dragon dictation
Support: RN team leader and designated MA
Excellent IT and marketing support to build volume and wRVU performance
Benefits Details
Competitive salary including productivity incentives
$20,000 commencement bonus
Retention bonuses for years 2 and 3
Up to $19,000 relocation/rental assistance
Student loan repayment application assistance
No state income taxes
Affordable real estate and quality small schools
Qualifications
Respected by peers
Can lead positive change
Collegial and approachable
Positive attitude
Effective communicator and visible to medical staff
Strong ethical values and integrity
Able to gain personal and professional support of staff
Good judgment and problem-solving skills
Collaborative with management and support staff
Decisive and deadline-oriented
Computer savvy, able to act as EMR super user
Position Details
Lead the physician practice providers in clinical care and quality
Act as mentor for practice providers
Coordinate medical staff education
Administrative Responsibilities
Participate in institutional planning, operations, and management of group practice
Ensure compliance with mission, policies, and bylaws in collaboration with CEO, CMO, and VP of Physician Practices
Provide input on outpatient practice policies with leadership and clinical managers
Collaborate on personnel matters affecting providers
Coordinate medical staff grievance process and mediate disputes
Ensure provider compliance with RHC regulations
Address grievances and complaints from patients and others
Assist with medical staff recruitment
Monitor provider dashboards; identify improvement opportunities
Participate in strategic planning and system integration
Serve as liaison with community partners
Quality Responsibilities
Collaborate on peer reviews and quality initiatives
Act as ACO medical champion and drive value-based program outcomes
Serve as EMR superuser and advocate for solutions
Champion controlled substance best practices
Identify and address social determinants of health and community wellness needs
Committee Work
Chair Weeks Medical Center Practices committee
Participate in committees including:
- RHC Advisory
- Office Practice
- Medical Staff Executive
- EMR / CIM
- Primary Care Quality
- MSK
- Behavioral Health / SUD
- Others as appropriate
Community Highlights
Best suited for outdoor enthusiasts who prefer a quiet, friendly, close-knit community where you can see the stars, hear the birds, and breathe fresh, clean air.