Adventist Health is seeking an experienced primary care physician to join our team as the Ambulatory Market Medical Director to support our three markets Adventist Health Ukiah Valley, Adventist Health Howard Memorial, and Adventist Health Saint Helena. This is a rare physician leadership opportunity to work near the redwoods and the Northern California coastline, within driving distance of San Francisco and the Napa Valley. This is an ideal administrative & outpatient clinical position for an Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physician interested in working with an outstanding multi-specialty team at three Adventist Health markets, including family medicine physicians and residents through collaboration with our Rural Family Medicine residency program Adventist Health Ukiah Valley (ahfamilyresidency.org) in Ukiah, Willits, and Saint Helena, CA. This represents an outstanding opportunity to work in a supportive and compassionate environment, as a member of an organization dedicated to providing you with the necessary resources to succeed. This position would require both a patient schedule (0.20 FTE) as well as administrative duties (0.80 FTE). Essential Duties 1. In partnership, the incoming MMD (Market Medical Director) and DOO (Director of Operations) are responsible for : Ensuring Adventist Health's culture (mission, vision, and values) permeates and guides all aspects of assigned clinics. 2. Building internal organizational relationships with key individuals (employed physicians, aligned physicians, referring physicians, extenders, executives, and clinic employees) for the expressed purpose of driving organizational strategy and related goals. 3. Implementing the system and market strategy and related goals that support the effective and efficient delivery of quality care and financial sustainability. 4. The overall performance of assigned clinics. This includes utilizing standard methods, mechanisms and systems for monitoring and evaluating business performance. 5. Implementing the appropriate policies, procedures, and systems to support the regions provider retention efforts. 6. Leadership Responsibilities : Excellent at team building and motivating people. Motivates clinic medical leadership, extenders, and clinic leadership to perform and achieve goals. Skilled at accomplishing goals through others. Comfortable allowing the team to take credit for business accomplishments. 7. In consultation with the DOO and HR, oversees hiring and disciplinary process for physicians and extenders. When necessary, defines appropriate disciplinary action and administrates actions within AHPS policies and procedures. 8. Evaluates performance, implements rounding and accountability reviews, identifies opportunities for performance improvement, and defines plans for performance goal achievement as outlined within AHPS performance evaluation policies. 9. Proficient at being a teacher, mentor, and coach. Provides support to clinic medical leadership, as appropriate. 10. Conducts monthly provider meetings and monthly Practice Operations Committee meetings with the assistance of the DOO. 11. Supports, promotes, and exemplifies Adventist Heath's mission and values. 12. Travel, as necessary, to assigned clinics and occasionally to system office in Roseville, CA. Qualifications 1. Education : Completion of a recognized course of study to be lawfully licensed. Master's Degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Health Care Management, or related field preferred. M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical school and successful completion of residency program. 2. Experience : Three to five years of management experience required. Minimum of five years practicing medicine. 3. License / Certification : Must be board certified in related field (Family Medicine or Internal Medicine), California licensed or eligible and meet the hospital's medical staff credentialing standards. 4. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Required : Ability to provide leadership. Demonstrated capability to interface and maintain effective relationships with all departments and employees in a team-oriented environment. Knowledge of human resources and finance / accounting activities, policies, and procedures. Within a structured timeframe, has the ability to respond to leadership demands effectively and quickly in a pro-active manner. Knowledge and ability to make decisions independently with discretion and thoughtfulness. Wage Scale : $271,775 - $283,560 Apply to learn more about our total compensation
Medical Director • Ukiah, California, United States