Medical Director

Ches Penn; Eddystone (Delaware County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

100% Employer Paid Life Insurance

Generous Paid Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) and Roth IRA Retirement Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ches Penn in Eddystone, PA seeks a Medical Director responsible for clinical activities across community health centers. The role involves supervising clinical staff, ensuring quality care, and providing medical services.

Applicants should hold a medical degree, possess strong leadership skills, and have a minimum of two years of experience in a primary care environment. Join us and help care for the community with a focus on integrated health services.

Qualifications

• Requires minimum two years' experience in a leadership role in primary care.
• Must be licensed to practice medicine in Pennsylvania.
• Board certification required with three years of clinical/supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Directs all clinical activities of ChesPenn Health Services.
• Develops and monitors CPHS’s clinical policies and procedures.
• Leads QI initiatives and collaborates on grant writing.

Skills

Leadership skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Medical degree from an accredited medical school

Residency in family medicine or related specialty

Job description

About Us

ChesPenn is a network of community health centers in Delaware County. Our mission is to provide quality, integrated, and culturally sensitive medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare to adults and children regardless of their income, insurance status, or ability to pay.

Simply put, our goal is to provide a healthcare home for every person living in the communities we serve. Be part of our mission to care for your community. This is a job that will love you back!

Position Summary

The Medical Director is responsible for all clinical activities of ChesPenn Health Services, verifying the appropriate qualifications and training of all clinical staff, and assuring the quality and continuity of health care provided by the centers consistent with accepted professional standards. The Medical Director will direct and organize clinical programs and activities and will recruit and supervise the training of clinical professionals, including but not limited to nurse practitioners, physician’s assistants, and behavioral health consultant. The Medical Director will also provide direct clinical medical services in the area of board certified medical specialty in accordance with the highest applicable standards of medical and professional practice.

Qualifications

Education: Medical degree from an accredited medical school, completion of a residency in family medicine, internal medicine, or related specialty.

Experience: A minimum of two years’ experience in a leadership role, preferably in a primary care environment.

Licensure/Certification: A Physician’s license to practice medicine in the state of Pennsylvania and certified by an American Board of medical Specialties recognized board with at least three years of clinical/supervisory experience with a primary care background.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Employs necessary management techniques in the on-going supervision of clinical staff.
• Analyzes complex data and communicate results effectively.
• Sets priorities and make decisions on critical health care problems and issues.
• Possesses the interpersonal skills and qualities which earn the confidence and respect of both staff and the residents of the community.
• Works effectively independently and as part of a team, in collaborative settings.
• Utilizes computer technology and develops and adapts to the evolving technological requirements of modern medical health center practices.
• Sensitive to the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse patient and employee population.
• Excellent problem-solving skills required, including creativity, resourcefulness, timeliness, and technical knowledge related to analyzing and resolving medical/administrative problems.
• Motivates staff, promotes team building; assumes leadership role within clinical arena.

Key Responsibilities

• Directs the Quality Committee and other healthcare committee meetings.
• Provides direction for all providers in the practice of quality care according to standards and benchmarks set by the organization.
• Leads in the preparation and monitoring of the annual clinical ‘Health Care Plan,’ and Quality Assurance Program.
• Develops, implements, and monitors CPHS’s clinical policies, procedures and protocols, and establishes standards of performance for clinical care.
• Arranges and monitors hospital backup, and oversees the initial and renewal of admitting privileges of CPHS’ clinical providers.
• Develops and monitors specialty referral patterns and arrangements.
• Approves schedules for adequate clinical provider coverage, including recommending modification of center office hours schedule.
• Implements after-hours, weekend hours, and a weekend call system, and reviews for effectiveness on a frequent basis.
• Attends ChesPenn Board Meetings.
• Collaborates with ChesPenn staff on grant writing and implementation of grant services.

What We Offer

• Health, Dental, Vision
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Leave (vacation, personal and sick leave)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) and Roth IRA Retirement Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program

Physical demands

• Moderate physical effort in carrying charts, forms, supplies and equipment.

Work environment

• Primary work environment is a busy multi-cultural ambulatory care setting. There is routine exposure to infectious disease and blood borne pathogens.

ChesPenn is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Because employees work with families and children and due to the sensitive nature of patient medical information, we require all applicants who receive and accept employment offers to complete child abuse and criminal background checks before being hired.