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East Bay Community Action Program Medical Director Riverside, Rhode Island
East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) is seeking a full-time Medial Director for our agency.
The Medical Director provides comprehensive medical leadership and supervision of all medical staff, including physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants, with indirect supervision of nursing and medical assistant staff. Working in collaboration with Senior Management, the Medical Director directs Health Center operations and policy setting. This role is crucial in ensuring the Health Centers function as a synergistic, harmonious, and productive entity, fully integrated with other EBCAP components to fulfill the organization's mission and objectives. This is an incredible opportunity for a growth-minded individual looking for their next professional challenge!
Core Responsibilities:
Clinical Leadership and Supervision:
Clinically supervise direct and indirect delivery of medical care
Serve as medical liaison to center physicians and outside agencies
Administratively supervise primary care physicians regarding scheduling, coverage, and performance evaluation
Provide direct patient care services with focus on health promotion and disease prevention
Participate in 24-hour on-call coverage within integrated coverage group
Manage urgent and emergent clinical events
Oversee referrals to specialty physicians and ambulatory consultant services
Direct Patient Care:
Privileged to assess, diagnose, and treat adults and children for acute and chronic care, including:
o Well child exams
o Routine health maintenance visits for all age groups
o Acute care for adults and children
o Women's health care and contraception
o GYN/Family Planning examinations
o Gynecological problems
Obtain comprehensive patient histories and conduct physical examinations
Process referrals to ancillary services (lab, radiology, pharmacy)
Provide patient education regarding care, diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and prognosis
Obtain physician consultation for complex cases outside scope of practice
Administrative Leadership:
Serve as Health Center authority on:
o Medical policies, procedures, standards, and protocols
o Clinical Quality Improvement Program and Activities
o Development and revision of clinical policies
Assist in recruitment and orientation of primary care providers
Participate in training and quality improvement initiatives
Collaborate with other EBCAP departments to advance agency mission
Maintain relationships with key stakeholders including:
o Rhode Island Department of Health
o Rhode Island Health Centers Association
o The Care Transformation Collaborative
o Quality and monitoring agencies
o Medical schools
Work collaboratively with integrated care team including daily contact with:
o Primary care providers
o Nurses
o Medical assistants
o Medical receptionists
o EBCAP programs and administrative staff
Qualifications:
Licensure and Certification:
Current MD/DO license in good standing with RI Department of Health
Current Rhode Island and Federal Controlled Substance Certificate
Board certification by the American Board of Family Practice
Maintenance of continuing education credits as required by professional boards and licensing agencies
Successful completion of EBCAP's privileging process
Experience:
Minimum 5 years clinical experience in community health setting
Minimum 3 years leadership experience
Experience working with diverse populations
Demonstrated expertise in community health and integrated care models
Knowledge:
Strong understanding of FQHC requirements and operations
Knowledge of healthcare regulations, quality measures, and risk management
Commitment to community-based primary care
Experience with electronic health records and healthcare technology
Cultural competency and commitment to health equity
Com etencies:
Leadership:
Strategic thinking and planning
Team building and mentorship
Change management
Decision-making and problem-solving
Performance management
Excellence in clinical and administrative leadership
Professional:
Clinical excellence
Ethical conduct
Cultural competency
Time management
Stress tolerance
Attention to detail
Communication:
Written and verbal communication
Presentation skills
Interpersonal effectiveness
Team collaboration
Community engagement
Additional Nice to Have Qualifications:
Bilingual skills (Spanish/English, Portuguese/English)
Experience with PCMH certification
Knowledge of Rhode Island healthcare landscape
Background in quality improvement methodologies
Experience with grant management and program development
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $180,000 - $220,000 + sign-on bonus
Schedule/Administrative Split
Protected administrative time (typically 0.2-0.4 FTE)
Reduced patient panel compared to staff physicians
Flexible scheduling for leadership duties
Clear boundaries between clinical/administrative time
Professional Development
CME allowance ($3,500-5,000 annually)
Leadership development opportunities
Conference attendance support
Professional society memberships
Support for quality improvement initiatives
Loan Repayment
NHSC loan repayment eligibility
State loan repayment program eligibility
Assistance with application process
Additional service-commitment bonuses
Quality of Life Benefits
Hybrid work options for administrative duties
No/limited weekend duties
Flexible vacation scheduling
Paid time for teaching/mentoring
Protected time for research/quality initiatives
Protected time for developing institutional relationships
Leadership Opportunities
Committee leadership roles
Quality improvement project leadership
Input on strategic planning
Voice in organizational decisions
Opportunity to shape clinical programs
Additional Benefits
Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
Relocation assistance if needed
Cell phone paid by the organization
Professional membership dues
License renewal fees covered
DEA registration costs covered
EBCAP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to providing a diverse work environment.