Assistant Medical Director of Primary Care (FNP or PA)

Are you looking for a meaningful career caring for our communities most vulnerable populations?

The Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center is one of the largest community health centers in Massachusetts serving Worcester, Framingham, Milford and the surrounding communities. We are a thriving and growing organization, and our team is expanding across sites to support this growth.

As an employer of choice, the Health Center prides itself on its inclusive workplace environment which fosters teamwork, accountability and respect and supports the growth and development of each employee. We are an equal opportunity employer and embrace the richness of the diversity of our staff and community. You are a good fit for our team if you’re passionate about helping people live healthier lives and enjoy working in a supportive, team-based environment.

Summary

The Assistant Medical Director will work both as a Primary Care Provider and also as a Clinical Leader at our Worcester Primary Care site. This person will be responsible for managing, evaluating, and supporting the clinic’s Advanced Practice Clinicians (NPs and PAs). This Assistant Director will also support the APP Residency by participating in precepting Residency sessions, meeting with Residency Director, and acting as liaison between Residency and other administrative teams within the organization.

The Assistant Medical Director will provide comprehensive primary care as a member of the clinical practice team, working collaboratively with other team members in providing services to patients. This includes participating in the coordination of care for individual patients, and supporting patients and families in self-management, through evidenced-based approaches as may be appropriate at the clinic.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical :
1 Provide direct medical care to a panel of patients for five sessions per week (20 hours). Complete clinical administrative work 5 hours per week.
2. Adhere to established protocols, responds to medical emergencies within the facility assigned.
3. Assists/instructs other health care employees in the management of client care.
4. Make referrals to health care professionals, specialists, other clinics and community agencies.

Administrative :
1. Work on grant funded responsibilities as needed.
2. Work on managerial responsibilities 15 hours per week (see below responsibilities)
3. Review and sign off on bi-weekly timesheets of Advanced Practitioners at the Worcester primary care site.

1. Work with the medical director and scheduling coordinator to determine if time off requests can be approved based on patient needs.
2. The Assistant Medical Director will arrange and manage schedules of students and medical residents who precept and shadow at primary care site.
3. Complete, with the assistance as needed of the Medical Director and HR, APP staff’s performance evaluations (as applicable), on rolling anniversary date schedule
4. The Assistant Medical Director will work with the Medical Director and HR to interview, hire, and onboard new providers to Tacoma site.
5. Collaborate as a member of the operational team in Worcester which consists of Medical Director, Clinical Practice Manager, Nurse Managers, as well as other leadership team members.
6. Participate in Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement Activities as assigned by the Medical Director.
7. Participate in Administrative Projects as assigned by the Medical Director.
8. Provide Clinical Supervision and mentoring to Nurse Practitioner, Medical, and Physician Assistant students by mutual agreement with the Medical Director.
9. Assist in improvements in the EHR by being a member of the EMR team-which includes operational improvements, quality requirements, and being a champion/super user.
10. Perform other duties and work assignments as assigned by the supervisor including attendance of requested department, center, and outside meetings and/or trainings.

Critical Demands of the Job:

1 Supports a work environment that is responsible and sensitive to the needs of a diverse staff and patients.
2 Contribute and is an active part of a positive and professional team, supporting our Mission Statement.
3 Provide evening clinic and Saturday Clinic coverage according to a schedule approved by the Medical Director.
4 May work a fluctuating work schedule including days, evenings, and weekend shifts, and/or holidays.

Qualifications:

1. Master’s Degree as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
2. Active, Unrestricted License in Massachusetts, DEA and MCSR.
3. Minimum of three years of experience in a primary care setting.
4. Salary range is $125,000-$135,000 depending on years of experience

Preferred Qualifications:

1. One to two years leadership/administration experience
2. Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Portuguese.