MEDICAL DIRECTOR Amsterdam

DescriptionResponsible for the overall clinical management of the practice and program assigned to the practice as above, including direct supervision of all clinical providers (medical) and monitoring the practice and on site programs for meeting the organization’s access  goals, quality performance measures, regulatory compliance, training programs, and research initiatives. Responsible for maintaining a clinical practice at the assigned site and meeting all responsibilities of an attending physician. Allocation of administrative and clinical time is dependent upon the size and range of programs at the site and assigned by the Regional Medical Director.Schedule will include at least one evening session weekly and one weekend day monthly unless changed approved by supervisor.RequirementsSpecific Responsibilities Include:Management Responsibilities:Direct supervision of all providers who are assigned to this practice as their primary sitePerforms semiannual evaluations of all providers who are assigned to this practice as their primary site, and their annual competency evaluationsOrganizes monthly meetings with providers with documented minutes of meetingsParticipates in monthly office management meeting with nurse manager and office manager of site Ability to collaborate with all other clinical discipline as applicable to the site (dental, psychiatry and other clinical staff)Monitors and manages monthly:Site’s Quality performanceSite’s Regulatory Compliance (Joint Commission, NCQA), include review of delinquent encounters, and attached providers in box and mailbox for review of compliance of results in box and consultation reports, and incident reportsAccurate assignment of provider’s clinical hours as requiredProvider’s productivity and accessProvider’s Quality Performance (Peer Review and Clinical Registries)Provider ‘s Evaluation (Ongoing Provider Performance Evaluation) at practice site Provider’s management of EMR email and patient portalSupervise the clinical performance of any training programs and trainees in collaboration with training program directors (e.g.

Residency Program, Medical Student Rotations) at these sites when appropriate.Supervise the clinical performance or impact of any research programs operating at these sites when appropriateCollaborates with Nursing, Social Work and Administrative managers of the practice in the hiring and evaluation of practice staff, (and in reviewing of all patient complaints, incidents, assists in the EOC rounds of the practice)Communicates with their supervising regional medical directors regarding needs or requests of providers or practice staffAttends Regional Medical Director Meetings and Institute leadership meetings as assignedClinical Responsibilities:Maintains active medical practice of assigned clinical sessions weekly Demonstrates competency in following areasMedical Knowledge:Demonstrates good fundamental knowledge of established clinical practice and use of Evidence Based MedicineDemonstrates sound clinical judgmentDemonstrates appropriate use of consults Keeps current with the medical literatureClinical Practice:Provides compassionate, appropriate, and effective patient careAvailable to patients and staff Maintains good quality medical records.Demonstrates good clinical/technical skillsDemonstrates excellent to superior quality performance as advanced by the Institute’s initiatives.Demonstrates excellent clinical access as advanced by the Institute’s initiativesInterpersonal and Communication Skills:  Establishes and maintains professional, courteous, and respectful relationships with patients, families, colleagues and other members of the health care teamDemonstrates an understanding and sensitivity to diversity and a responsible attitude towards his/her patients, profession and society.  Professionalism:Demonstrates to continuous professional development (CME), and ethical practice.Fulfils CME requirement (50 hours CME/year)Timely Medical Record CompletionCompliance with open encounter and peer review policiesTimely response to patient portal requestsCompliance with Institute Policy and RegulationsAttends clinical site and program meetings as requiredSystems-Based Practice:  Demonstrates an understanding of health care systems and the ability to apply this knowledge to improve and optimize health care.Advocates for quality of care on behalf of patients and the organizationDemonstrates appropriate use of health system resourcesPracticed-Based Learning and Improvements:  Uses scientific evidence and methods to investigate, evaluate and improve patient careDemonstrates acceptable use of organization’s best practice alerts, quality improvement initiatives, use of clinical registries, core measures compliance, and use of Evidence Based MedicineDemonstrates knowledge of CQI activities at IFTeaching and Training:Precepts residents, medical students, and other health professional trainees as appropriateParticipation in Residency Faculty Meetings as appropriateEDUCATION REQUIRED:Graduate of an accredited medical school and an accredited residency program EXPERIENCES AND/OR SKILLS REQUIRED:Demonstrates effective supervisory skills of cliniciansDemonstrates superior clinical skills Demonstrates effective interpersonal, communication, organizational, and conflict management skills Demonstrates excellent computer skills Demonstrates ability to prioritize and organize activities of multiple tasks simultaneously.  Previous clinical supervisory experience preferred. Previous leadership activities / Continuous Quality Improvement effectiveness preferredLICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:NY State Medical License active and unrestricted Board Certification to respective specialty board preferredCurrent BCLSCurrent DEA CertificateEqual Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action:The Institute for Family Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. This job summary is intended to be brief and may not list all the duties and functions required, however, it does highlight the essential requirements.

Nothing outlined in this job summary is to be construed as an express or implied contract of employment.Please visit  for more information.Employee Type: FT Exempt