SWBMG - Medical Director of Quality

Sutter Health; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Medical Director of Quality to enhance ambulatory care quality. This role involves leading quality initiatives, collaborating with physician leadership, and developing quality improvement projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality oversight and data analysis, ensuring alignment with national benchmarks. This position offers a generous benefits package, a robust retirement plan, and opportunities for professional development. Join a dynamic team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care while enjoying a balanced work-life environment in a desirable location.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

CME allowance

Robust retirement plan

Relocation allowance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be Board Certified in any specialty.
• Strong leadership and quality improvement skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Ambulatory Quality Committee.
• Develop plans to address performance gaps in quality metrics.
• Collaborate with physician leadership to define quality targets.

Skills

Quality Improvement

Leadership

Data Analysis

Collaboration

Education

Board Certification in any specialty

Job description

Opportunity Information

Sutter West Bay Medical Group has an opportunity for a Medical Director of Quality to join a premier, innovative, and rapidly growing group of physicians. Through our partnership with Sutter Health, our physicians work in hospitals and ambulatory care centers, which provide all the advantages of a community-based private practice with the added support of a larger, multispecialty organization. Work in one of the most desirable areas in the United States with easy access to beaches, mountain recreation, and world-class restaurants. Experience exceptional work-life balance to enjoy all the area has to offer.

Location: San Francisco, California

Opportunity details: This will be a .2 FTE up to .25 FTE, reporting to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

Key Responsibilities:

1. Ambulatory Quality Oversight
   
   1. Lead and manage the SWBMG-SPMF Ambulatory Quality Committee
   2. Partner with medical group and Foundation leaders to achieve best practice performance on the Sutter Health Ambulatory Quality Dashboard.
   3. Develop and implement plans to address performance gaps in quality metrics
   4. Act as the external representative for Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG) in Sutter Health (SH) system-wide quality initiatives
2. Development of Quality Improvement (QI) Project Framework
   
   1. Establish a structured process to support QI projects, including workflow development, scope definition, and data access
   2. Assist in collecting and analyzing data for short-term clinical projects
   3. Provide expertise and guidance without direct budgetary responsibilities
   4. Help package and present findings for operational or system-wide review
3. Medical Group-Focused Quality Targets & Standards
   
   1. Collaborate with physician leadership to define quality targets for SWBMG
   2. Work towards standardized quality measures across specialties (e.g., cardiology, thoracic surgery)
   3. Investigate existing specialty-specific quality guidelines to integrate into SWBMG standards
   4. Ensure alignment with national benchmarks and explore internal tracking of clinical outcomes
4. System & Interdepartmental Collaboration
   
   1. Interface with other Medical Directors of Quality to align system-wide quality strategies
   2. Represent SWBMG at Sutter Health Ambulatory Quality Committee meetings and coordinate subcommittees
   3. Maintain relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g., Quality Champions, system-wide leadership)

Travel Expectations:

1. Minimal, mostly within the Bay Area (~1-2 times per year to Sacramento)
2. Primarily local or virtual meetings

Qualifications:

1. Board Certified in any specialty

Join Us and Enjoy:

1. Generous benefits package and CME allowance.
2. Robust retirement plan
3. Relocation allowance
4. Professional development opportunities in teaching, research, mentorship, leadership, and community service

Organization Details:

Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG) is a premier multi-specialty medical group made up of over 200 physicians practicing in the greater San Francisco service area. SWBMG works in partnership with Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation (SPMF), a non-profit organization providing care through its affiliation with SWBMG. Physicians work as a team to provide patient-focused care that encourages a sense of teamwork. SPMF provides physicians with an administrative infrastructure, allowing physicians to focus on patient care.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

* It is the policy of the Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG) to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin, age, medical condition, disability or status as a veteran or a disabled veteran. We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within our service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of SWBMG's employment policies and practices.