Clinical Director, Adult Medicine

Dimock; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dimock Center seeks a Clinical Director of Adult Medicine to provide medical oversight and patient care planning for our comprehensive services, with a focus on serving vulnerable patients. We expect leadership that advances care delivery, quality, and administrative excellence.

This role combines 70% clinical duties with 30% administrative responsibilities, in a full-time capacity at our Boston site, with some evenings and weekends as required.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Medicine required.
• Board Certified or Eligible in Internal Medicine.
• Minimum five years of experience as a physician.
• Minimum three years of clinical administration experience.
• Must meet credentialing criteria for health insurers.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Clinical Director of Adult Medicine Clinic, responsible for managing clinical care and program planning.
• Maintain oversight of patient care systems for adult medicine, including quality assurance, clinic flow-recall systems, and strategies to improve patient care and utilization.
• Review patient utilization and participate in budgetary planning with appropriate accountability.
• Oversee clinic administration, including staff recruitment, clinic and call scheduling, and general administrative management.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission standards and lead quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide supervision and support for Providers, Nurses, and Medical Assistants, including teaching, performance reviews, and addressing disciplinary issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Doctorate in Medicine (M.D.)

Board Certification in Internal Medicine

Job description

Clinical Director, Adult Medicine

• Approved Salary: $260,000-$280,000
• Schedule: Full-time; 70% clinical responsibilities, 30% administrative duties; occasional evenings and weekends required

The Dimock Center is a federally qualified community health center that heals and uplifts individuals, families and communities. Our vision is to redefine the model of a healthy community by creating equitable access to comprehensive health care and education. We promote a culture of respect, excellence, equal opportunity, and commitment to our employees and the communities we serve.

Our Health Center offers a range of primary and specialty health care for adults and children. We provide specialized clinics, Eye Care, Dental, Pediatrics, and OB/GYN. We also provide specialized care for those living with HIV/AIDS.

Summary/Objective

The Clinical Director of Adult Medicine position provides medical oversight and patient care planning for comprehensive medical services at The Dimock Center, with a special eye towards our most vulnerable patients. We are looking for an empathetic, growth focused leader whose passion matches ours. The Medical Director seeks continuous improvement in care delivery, quality of care and administrative excellence.

Essential Functions

• Serve as Clinical Director of Adult Medicine Clinic, responsible for managing clinical care and program planning for the clinic.
• Maintain oversight and further develop patient care systems for adult medicine, including quality assurance, clinic flow-recall systems, and strategies to improve patient care and increase patient utilization.
• Review patient utilization and participate in budgetary planning with appropriate accountability.
• Oversee clinic administration, including staff recruitment, clinic and call scheduling, and general administrative management.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission standards and lead quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide supervision and support for Providers, Nurses, and Medical Assistants, including teaching, performance reviews, and addressing disciplinary issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• A patient-centered orientation and deep tie to The Dimock Center's mission.

Work Environment

This position operates in a clinical setting.

Physical Demands

Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds. Frequent standing and walking required.

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate in Medicine required. Must be Board Certified or Eligible in Internal Medicine.
• Minimum of five years of experience working as a physician.
• Minimum of three years of experience working in clinical administration.
• Must meet all credentialing criteria for health insurance providers.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred but not required.

Other Duties

This job description is not intended to cover a comprehensive listing of duties or responsibilities and may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement

The Dimock Center values diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.