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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.