Family Practice - Geriatrics Physician

Britt Medical Search; Southgate (MI); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare organization is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Geriatric Medicine Physician to serve as the Center Medical Director in the vibrant Detroit area. In this pivotal role, you will lead a dedicated clinical team, ensuring the highest standards of patient care while fostering a supportive work environment. With a blend of clinical and administrative responsibilities, you'll mentor fellow providers and drive strategic initiatives to enhance patient outcomes. Join a forward-thinking team that values leadership development and offers opportunities for rapid advancement in a city rich in culture and history.

Benefits

Paid vacation & sick time

401K match options

Health insurance

Vision and dental benefits

Leadership development opportunities

Continuing education stipends

Flexible work environments

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in outpatient practice preferred.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical team in providing excellent patient care.
• Drive strategic initiatives and support onboarding of new providers.
• Model evidence-based care and ensure quality metrics are met.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Care

Mentoring

Communication

Strategic Planning

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Board Certification in Geriatric Medicine

Job description

Seeking a BC/BE Geriatric Medicine Physician to lead a clinical team as the Center Medical Director in the Detroit, MI area.

Position Highlights:

• The purpose of the Center Medical Director (CMD) role is to lead the clinical team at their center in providing the best patient care and a great place to work in order to keep patients happy, healthy and out of the hospital.
• The Clinical Medical Director will practice primary care in our clinics alongside their provider colleagues at 80% clinical time and 20% administrative time.
• They will have mission-critical leadership responsibilities, which include setting an example for how thoughtful primary care is practiced, serving as a formal mentor, coach, and advisor to providers in clinics, and participating in critical organizational-wide strategic initiatives.
• 5+ years of experience in outpatient practice preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Work in tight collaboration with the Practice Manager and Outreach Manager/Director to achieve our organizational objectives.
• Drive implementation of strategic initiatives.
• Follow direction from regional leadership (regional medical director or senior medical director) in collaboration with CMDs in the region to implement regional priorities and reach regional objectives.
• Cascade both organizational information to care team members as well as escalate care team concerns and ideas to the rest of the organization.
• Help coordinate and lead the onboarding of new providers at the center.
• Model excellent medical care, implementation of the care model, and success in metrics
• Support consistent and robust care model implementation by ensuring care teams are effectively preparing for and executing daily huddles, patient care planning and management, admission prevention work, and clinical documentation workflows.
• Ensure that the medical care provided by each provider and care team is appropriate evidence-based care that keeps patients healthy and out of the hospital.
• Understand, teach and implement clinical guidelines at both the individual provider and center level.
• Support each care team and the center to provide the highest quality (primary and secondary) preventative care.
• Educate and provide ongoing support for providers in implementation of the value based full risk model of care.
• Assess and address root causes when center metric goals are not reached.
• Create and maintain a culture of coaching up and growth of providers and care teams.
• Listen to feedback from care team members and address concerns with constructive problem-solving.
• Conduct performance reviews and discuss provider goals and help develop plans to achieve these goals.
• Acknowledge and celebrate successes of care team members and communicate opportunities for improvement.
• Achieve triad best practices.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits:

• Paid vacation & sick time
• Investment/retirement 401K match options
• Health insurance, vision, and dental benefits
• Opportunities for leadership development and continuing education stipends
• Opportunities for high levels of responsibility and rapid advancement
• New centers and flexible work environments

The Community:

Detroit, Michigan, is a city with a rich history, known as the birthplace of the American automotive industry and the home of iconic brands like Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler. Once a booming industrial hub, Detroit has undergone a period of revitalization and now offers a blend of history, culture, and modern innovation. The city's highlights include the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Motown Museum, and the Detroit Riverwalk, which offers scenic views and recreational space. Detroit is also known for its vibrant music scene, particularly in jazz, blues, and the legacy of Motown. The city boasts a growing food scene, unique architecture, and cultural institutions like the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and the Detroit Science Center. With a mix of historical significance and contemporary growth, Detroit remains a dynamic and influential city in the American Midwest.

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