Internal Medicine Physician

DOCTORS CHOICE PLACEMENT SERVICES, INC.; United States; On-site; USD 220,000 - 293,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

NHSC Loan Repayment Program

Job summary

DOCTORS CHOICE PLACEMENT SERVICES, INC. seeks an experienced Clinical Director for Adult Medicine in Connecticut.

The role combines clinical leadership with administrative oversight in a 50+ member department, reporting to the Chief Medical Officer. The candidate should be board-certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine, with proven leadership in large health centers, a focus on underserved populations, and strong collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Willingness to deliver high-quality patient care in an efficient manner.
• Experience serving underserved populations with complex needs.
• Business experience in a large health center or private practice as Director/Associate Director.
• Experience with recruitment, onboarding, retention and discipline of clinical staff.
• Familiarity with healthcare compliance issues related to clinical practice.
• Experience supervising APRNs and PAs.
• Ability to develop and participate in department strategic goals.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and team collaboration.
• Strong data collection/analysis and evidence-based decision making.
• Experience contributing to enterprise-level projects and EHR proficiency.
• Initiative, judgement and accountability; alignment with mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Provide general oversight and leadership of the Adult Medicine & Specialty Department.
• Deliver direct clinical care along with administrative oversight.
• Improve clinical operations, workflow, patient satisfaction and financial performance.
• Collaborate with Nurse Manager, Practice Manager and Director of Infectious Diseases.

Skills

Leadership

Healthcare administration

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Quality improvement

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

Graduate of an accredited medical school

Tools

Electronic health record (EHR) system

Job description

Clinical Director Adult Medicine - Opportunity in Connecticut

Since 1970 we have existed to provide comprehensive health care services to the residents. We were made for the community, by the community, to offer a full spectrum of services to include medical, behavioral health care, dental care, a full-service pharmacy and more. Our goal is to offer our patients a medical home; a place where they can come for all of their needs; a place where the clinical staff know them by their first name. Our dedicated staff demonstrate the good we can do on a daily basis when we provide quality care with dignity to each and every individual. We want to help our patients get all of the health care they need when they need it so they may too live a healthier and happier life.

Organization is seeking an experienced Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Physician as its Clinical Director for our 50+ member Adult Medicine & Specialty Department. Our Adult Medicine Department diabetes program has been recognized by the NCQA. In addition, the department has a top-performing Ryan White program and a robust Care Coordination Team. Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, the Clinical Director, in collaboration with the Nurse Manager, Practice Manager, and Director of Infectious Diseases will provide general oversight and leadership of the department. The incumbent will support the continuous improvement of clinical operations, provider workflow, patient satisfaction and financial performance. The Clinical Director will deliver direct clinical care as well as administrative oversight.

Successful Candidate can expect compensation with the range of $220,000 $292,500

The successful candidate will be a graduate of an accredited medical school, and will have:

• Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• The willingness and ability to deliver high quality patient care in an efficient manner
• Familiarity and comfort level with providing quality care to underserved populations with complex needs
• Relevant business experience, especially working in a large health center setting and/or private practice serving as either a Director or Associate Director
• Experience with recruitment, on-boarding, retention and discipline of clinical providers, staff
• Familiarity with compliance issues as it relates to specific area of clinical expertise
• Experience supervising advanced practitioners (APRNs, PAs)
• Demonstrated ability in developing and participating in department strategic goals and direction
• Experience with nurturing a culture of continuous improvement, team work and collaboration
• A quality focus, including an understanding of ongoing professional practice evaluation
• Superior communication skills and the ability to build and maintain positive and productive relationships with clinical and administrative staff, patients, and external partners and stakeholders
• An aptitude for collecting, analyzing and presenting data and comfort making defensible, evidence-based decisions
• Experience making value-added contributions to enterprise-level projects
• Skill with electronic health record system
• Skill in exercising initiative, judgment and discretion to help achieve organization objectives
• A resourceful, problem-solving attitude; willing to be accountable
• Alignment with the organizational mission and demonstration of Core Values and Permission to Play Values

Some benefit programs available to eligible employees include:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan and up to 4% Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short Term Disability
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Various Leave Programs Bereavement, Military, Maternity, and more
• Organization participates in the NHSC Loan Repayment Program

We are An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.