Senior Medical Director, Stephens Hospital

MaineHealth; Central Ontario; On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Medical Director to join its executive team at a critical access hospital in scenic Maine. This leadership role involves developing clinical and operational strategies while overseeing a diverse medical team. The position combines administrative responsibilities with a clinical appointment, ideally suited for a primary care specialist. The community offers a rich recreational environment, making it an attractive place for both work and life. Join this innovative health system committed to enhancing community health and quality care.

Qualifications

• MD/DO or APP certification required from an accredited program.
• Previous leadership experience with exceptional clinical reputation.

Responsibilities

• Develop clinical, operational, and financial strategies at Stephens Hospital.
• Manage medical and associate medical directors across five clinical specialties.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Interpersonal Skills

Healthcare Finance Knowledge

Communication Skills

Strategic Thinking

Operational Skills

Clinical Expertise

Market Insight

Education

MD/DO or APP Certification

Board Certification in Specialty

Tools

Epic

Job description

Description

Senior Medical Director
MaineHealth Stephens Hospital
Norway, Maine

Physician leadership opportunity in the heart of Maine!

Position Summary
MaineHealth is seeking an experienced clinical leader to join its executive team at Stephens Hospital, a critical access hospital located in the scenic western foothills of Maine.

Working in partnership with an administrative dyad partner and the hospital CMO, the Senior Medical Director sits on the hospital leadership team and will be responsible for the development of MaineHealth Medical Group clinical, operational, and financial strategies at Stephens Hospital as well as an active leader in regional ambulatory quality, safety, and regulatory affairs and provider recruitment initiatives. The 750-member Stephens Hospital care team includes 45 physicians and APPs who are among the more than 2,500 providers across the MaineHealth Medical Group.

The Senior Medical Director will manage medical and associate medical directors across five clinical specialties, including: internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, OB/GYN, and general surgery along with oversight of Stephens Specialty Clinic (oncology, urology, cardiology, pulmonology and ENT). The Senior Medical Director will report directly to the Regional Vice President, Physician and APP Services, Mountain Region and be part of the Stephens Senior Leadership team.

In addition to the administrative responsibilities of the role, the Senior Medical Director will also have a clinical appointment at Stephens Hospital with strong preference for a primary care specialties.

Stephens Hospital is part of MaineHealth, Maine's largest integrated health system of leading high-quality providers and other health care organizations, working together to make our communities the healthiest in America. Learn more about MaineHealth.

Norway, Maine is a scenic, affordable community in the heart of a four-season recreational area. Surrounded by lakes and ponds, Norway is a haven for boating, swimming, fishing and ice skating. The nearby mountains provide hiking with views of Mount Washington and the Presidential Range. Family ski resorts, including Sunday River, are less than an hour away.

Requirements
1.MD/DO or APP certification required from an accredited program.
2. Licensure in the state of practice, Federal DEA number, Medical Staff membership and appropriate clinical privileges, must achieve and maintain Board Certification in respective specialty.
3. Physician with previous leadership experience and exceptional clinical reputation.
4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
5. Well-versed in healthcare finance and knowledgeable of practice information technology (ideally Epic).
6. Possesses contemporary market insight regarding the current status, trends, and outlook for the healthcare delivery system.
7. Demonstrated ability to think strategically while remaining operationally and financially grounded.
8. Solid operational and financial skills to ensure that resources are applied in a most effective manner for achieving quality of care and service.
9. Possesses the political, interpersonal and organizational skills to work effectively in a matrix management setting.

10. Action-oriented and results-driven, with a sense of urgency and the ability to instill this in others.

To apply, please email CV to Maggie McGauley, Executive and Provider Recruiter, at [e-mail].