Pediatrics Medical Director

Job Description

Job Description

Friend Health is seeking a Medical Director of Pediatrics who will have direct accountability of daily medical delivery of services. This individual will be responsible for organizing, administering, and setting the strategic direction of the department by collaborating with the Chief Medical Officer, other Medical Directors, and leaders throughout the organization. The Pediatric physicians and advanced practice providers will report directly to the Medical Director and will work closely with all Clinical Operations areas.

JOB DUTIES :

• Establish and assume maintenance of professional standards in medical departments including oversight of medical protocols.
• Evaluate and monitor quality of patient care services.
• Manage and provide on-site clinical leadership for pediatrics providers for Friend Health.
• Oversees all onsite medical, academic, teaching and training practices.
• Oversees all provider clinical educational and licensure requirements in conjunction with the Human Resources department.
• In collaboration with Chief Medical Officer, plan, develop and implement programs to assure responsiveness to patients and community health needs.
• Oversee activities related to recruitment, onboarding, coaching, benefit / time administration, and retention of providers in conjunction with Human Resources department.
• Represent the clinics on medical / clinical issues with external agencies when appropriate.
• Provide direct patient care for a minimum of 6 clinical sessions, in appropriate clinical unit, as directed.
• Ongoing evaluation of efficient and accurate utilization of electronic health record system by providers to maximize revenue.
• Oversees providers’ schedules to ensure adequate provider coverage to accommodate demands for medical services and to maximize utilization of exam rooms.
• Oversees and manages providers’ productivity in conjunction with the leadership of Clinical Operations and Site Management.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the Health Center’s plan to ensure reduction in targeted community health disparities and migration to a value-based care environment.
• Oversees and manages Medical Collaborations and medical linkage agreements.
• Ensures compliances with FTCA requirement in conjunction with the Human Resources department.
• Establish and ensure consistent delivery of patient quality care standards across medical specialties.
• Actively participates in daily huddles to discuss cases related to patients social and health needs.
• Function with discretion and confidentiality always keeping in mind HIPAA requirements. Consistently demonstrates compliance with HIPAA regulations, professional conduct, and ethical practice.

JOB REQUIREMENTS :

Friend Health – HRDI is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, marital or parental status, sexual orientation including gender identity, gender expression, military discharge status, physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. In addition, Friend Health – HRDI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws (including during the application or hiring process).

Salary range is $200,000-$225,000.  Health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance, 403b, FSA and HSA, EAP, lifestyle programs, generous PTO, and paid holidays.

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