ASSOCIATE PRG MEDICAL DIRECTOR

Miami Valley Hospitalist Group

Full-time/ 80 hours per pay

General Summary/Responsibilities:

The Associate Program Medical Director role is vital to the success of the Hospitalist Group Practice. She/he works closely with the PMD and operational staff to; enhance day-today clinical operations, achieving group quality metrics, coordinating continuing education opportunities, orientation of new physicians, to enhance the network’s delivery of quality patient care and meet legal compliance.

This position is also responsible for providing clinical management to a team of patients while assisting with administrative duties.

Associate Program Director may work Monday through Friday or maintain 7 on 7 off schedule to facilitate working with both teams.

Together, the Program Medical Director, the Associate Program Medical Director and Practice Administrator are responsible for the performance of the hospitalist team and its specific goals.

 Reporting Structure

The Associate Program Medical Director reports to the Program Medical Director.

Qualifications

•            Previous leadership and management skills in a clinical environment

•            Knowledge of physician services documentation and coding compliance requirements

•            Skill in physician recruitment and retention practices

•            Experience in quality improvement initiatives, preferably with leadership responsibilities

•            Master of health administration (MHA) or Master of business administration (MBA) preferred.

Education

Minimum Level of Education Required: Medical Doctorate degree

Additional requirements:

·       Type of degree:  MD or DO degree  

·       Area of study or major: Medicine

·       Preferred educational qualifications: Master of health administration (MHA) or Master of business administration (MBA) preferred. 

·       Position specific testing requirement: N/A

Licensure/Certification/Registration

•            Current certification in Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine or Family Practice by respective allopathic or osteopathic boards

•            License to practice in the state of Ohio

•            Experience in hospital medicine

•            Minimum 3 years clinical experience 

Experience

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Knowledge/Skills

·       Excellent leadership skills to inspire excellence and ensure a shared vision

·       Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.

·       Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding operational and individual situations.

·       Positively, efficiently, and effectively manage change.

·       Strong interpersonal communications skills (written and verbal) across disciplines.

·       Proven problem-solving ability.

·       Experience and demonstrated success in the healthcare environment and working directly with physicians.

·       Strong conflict management skills and objectivity in conflict resolution.

·       Knowledgeable in current and possible future practice trends, technology and information affecting the business and organization.

·       Strong organizational skills to effectively delegate tasks and ensure timelines.

·       Excellent problem-solving skills to devise effective solutions for organizational challenges

·       Professional conduct, which includes upholding ethical and professional standards

·       An understanding of their organization’s structure and functions

·       Developing strategies to improve the quality of patient care, satisfaction, and safety of patient care