Associate Medical Director, Gastroenterology

MaineHealth; Rockport (ME); Vor Ort; USD 510.000 - 690.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

MaineHealth Gastroenterology is seeking an experienced Gastroenterologist to join as Associate Medical Director across the Waldo and Pen Bay hospitals. The role blends clinical time (outpatient clinic, endoscopy, inpatient consults) with administrative leadership to enhance care quality and operations.

The position offers a competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits, with opportunities for recruitment incentives and growth within the organization.

Qualifikationen

• MD/DO from an accredited medical school.
• Active and unrestricted State of ME medical license, or ability to obtain prior to employment.
• Board Certification/Eligibility
• Active and unrestricted DEA license, or ability to obtain prior to employment.
• Experience performing general endoscopic procedures; EUS/ERCP skills are a plus but not required
• Minimum 3–5 years of clinical practice preferred

Aufgaben

• Oversee clinical operations of the Gastroenterology practice and outreach locations.
• Direct supervision and management of physicians and APPs; focus on patient experience, professionalism, coding/billing, mentoring, peer review, and performance reviews.
• Promote quality projects and implement safety programs to mitigate risk.
• Develop recruitment plans and grow clinical services at all sites.
• Promote education of care teams, learners, and new physicians/APPs.
• Develop Associate Medical Directors for leadership growth.
• Coordinate site teaching and professional development with MHMG.

Kenntnisse

Clinical leadership

Operations management

Team supervision

Quality improvement

Communication

Ausbildung

MD/DO from an accredited medical school

Tools

Endoscopy

Inpatient consults

EUS/ERCP (optional)

Jobbeschreibung

Description

MaineHealthGastroenterology in beautiful coastal Maine is currently seeking aGastroenterologist to join its regional team asan AssociateMedical Director. TheAssociateMedical Director will work at both Waldo and Pen Bay Hospitals partnering with the practice administrator(s) to lead the administrative and clinical operations of theGastroenterology practice to ensure quality of care, patient safety, patient, provider and employee satisfaction and efficient use of resources. TheAssociateMedical Director is responsible for addressing the needs of the clinicians and care team members in the primary and secondary practice locations while aligning individual efforts with the mission, vision, values, strategic goals, and organizational aims of MaineHealth.

The position will be split between clinical and administrative time. Clinical services of this position include outpatient clinic, endoscopy and inpatient consultative services.

This Position Offers

At MaineHealth, we recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Total compensation packages may include, based on eligibility, recruitment payments, relocation assistance, productivity incentives, and quality incentives.

The annual base salary for this position is $600,000.

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• MD/DO from an accredited medical school.
• Active and unrestricted State of ME medical license, or ability to obtain prior to employment.
• Board Certification/Eligibility
• Active and unrestricted DEA license, or ability to obtain prior to employment.
• Experience performing general endoscopic procedures, EUS/ERCP skills are a plus but not required
• Minimumof 3-5years of clinical practice preferred(changed from 5-7 years)

Essential Functions

• Operations:Provides oversight of clinical operations of theGastroenterology practice(s) and associated outreach locations by working collaboratively with administrative leadership and care team leaders. Areas of focus include: budget planning, patient visits and call schedules, clinical protocols, interface with EPIC workflows
• Supervision:Direct oversight and management of physicians and advanced practice professionals. Areas of focus include: patient experience; professionalism; compliance with documentation and coding/billing; productivity; mentoring/onboarding; peer review; annual performance reviews; access
• Quality/Safety:Responsible for the promotion of quality projects and implementation of safety programs to mitigate risk
• Planning/Outreach:Works with MHMG to grow and expand clinical services where strategically important and/or clinically necessary. Responsible for active recruiting or developing recruiting plans in all sites
• Education:Promotes and supports education of care team members, learners, and new physicians and APPs in the practice
• Leadership Development:Actively develops Associate Medical Directors to their potential for effective leadership

Primary Responsibilities

• ClinicalGastroenterology services, including outpatient clinic, endoscopy and inpatient consultative services
• Works closely with the administrative leader and physicians to ensure the day-to-day function and performance of the practice
• Works with the administrative leader and team leaders on provider scheduling, and coordinates office based schedules of the entire center with call schedules, hospital coverage and after hours coverage.
• Accountable for the quality and safety, productivity and operational efficiency in theGastroenterology practice
• Facilitates and supports innovation to find faster, more cost effective, less complicated ways of solving problems.
• With input from the team leaders, develops and reviews annual performance evaluations with all providers and APPs in the practice and satellite practices
• Advocates for the needs of clinicians and care team members and holds the organization accountable to the commitments the organization has made to the clinicians and care team members
• Advocates to clinicians and staff the needs of the organization and holds individuals accountable to the commitments individuals have made to the organization
• Participates in the development and implementation of organizational policies and procedures and ensures that clinical work is in compliance with laws and regulations
• Works with the program director to coordinate site resident/medical school teaching as well as professional development activities for the physicians and APPs in the practice
• Works with the administrative leader and MHMG Patient Safety and Risk Management to address patient complaints
• Communicates, implements and monitors the quality program and activities across the site by working with the team at each site
• Performs peer review
• Other duties in mutual agreement with your medical leader

Other Skills

• Communication: Is both an effective listener and presenter of ideas. Is as interested in the ideas of others as they are in their own
• Decision Making: Able to make decisions within the scope of the position and can anticipate ramifications. Is clear with those impacted by the decision how it is going to be made. Makes decisions based on appropriate data, in a timely fashion and communicates effectively with those impacted by the decision. Able to ask for assistance
• Conflict management: Is skilled at surfacing and defining the issues in a conflict situation and adept at resolving conflicts while tending to the needs of those involved whenever possible
• Openness: Is appropriately transparent with others and shares information and reactions in ways that s/he wants to grow these skills in others. Also demonstrates and openness to ideas that differ from their own and encourages their expression
• Professionalism: Models professional behavior in both clinical practice and administrative responsibilities. Demonstrates caring, respectful and compassionate attitude towards all people, and takes responsibility for personal growth.

Rockport & Belfast Maineare scenic coastal communities in the heart of a four-season recreation area. Surrounded by both lakes and the ocean, our coastal towns are a haven for boating, swimming, fishing, ATV trail riding, and sailing.

The nearby mountains provide hiking and mountain biking with vista views of Penobscot Bay and our neighboring Island communities. Family ski resort, the Camden Hills Snow Bowl, is less than 10 minutes away from Pen Bay Hospital.

Excellent public and private schools combined with a vibrant arts and entertainment community are perfect for year-round exploring.

Delicious culinary restaurants, wineries, and breweries are also perfect for a foodie looking to make Mid-Coast Maine an exceptional place to call home.

To learn more about our system please visitwww.mainehealth.organd ourbenefits page.

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