Center Clinical Director in Suffolk

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Independently provides care for patients with acute and chronic illnesses encountered in older adult patients.
• Takes full accountability for patient care and outcomes and appropriately seeks consultation from specialists when needed, while remaining involved in the detailed care of the patient.
• Engages with the hospitalist whenever one of their patients is in hospital (regardless of whether the hospitalist works for ChenMed or not).
• Responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion, care coordination and documentation for patients with acute and complex chronic health needs.
• Leads their care team consisting of a care promoter (medical assistant), care facilitator and care coordinator for patients able to come to the office.
• For patients unable to come to the office - in hospital, SNF, LTC or homebound - engages with the transitional care team and others, including case managers, acute and transitional care physicians, and other resources that may be available depending on the market.
• Leads Super Huddle (SH) and Transforming Care Meeting (TCM) weekly, and supports Center Manager/Center General Manager when the clinical leader is not available, per guidance from Market Chief Medical Officer.
• Fills in as needed for center clinical leadership needs, including monitoring daily center census as part of joint center accountability for outcomes.
• Plays an active role in the management of the center and assists in covering for other providers who may be unavailable.
• Participates in recruiting patients for the center and recruiting and interviewing additional providers for the company as required.
• Manages, mentors and coaches PCPs in the assigned center to deliver outstanding clinical outcomes, including participation in other PCPs' daily huddles and leadership rounding.
• Partners with Center Operations Director/Market General Manager to drive continued improvement of center financial performance and increase center membership.
• Performs other duties as assigned and modified at manager's discretion.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, plus a variety of other applications used in the company.
• Ability and willingness to travel locally as needed in their market, and nationally for initial training (2 weeks) and occasionally regionally and nationally for recruiting or training purposes.
• Fluency in English, verbal and written. Fluency in other languages may be required for specific centers.
• Requires use and exercise of independent judgment.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends and/or holidays as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE CRITERIA

• MD or DO in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or similar specialty required.
• Current, active MD licensure in the state of employment required.
• Minimum of 1 year clinical experience in geriatric, adult or family practice setting preferred.
• Board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics or similar specialty preferred; board eligibility required.
• Must maintain board certification through necessary MOC, CME and/or retaking board exams as required.
• Current DEA number for schedule II V controlled substances required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross required within the first 90 days of employment.

PAY RANGE

$238,832 - $341,189 (base hourly rate or base annual full time salary; final compensation may vary by experience, education, location and other factors).

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Employees enjoy comprehensive benefits, career development and advancement opportunities, plus a healthy work life balance.