Medical Director - Faculty Physician Primary Care

* Serving one million patients and their families annually. Advancing medical knowledge, technologies and practices. Developing and educating the next generation of exceptional health care professionals.
* With more than 100 locations in hospital-based clinics, outpatient health and specialty care centers, we provide the most advanced medicine and thoughtful, patient-centric care to the greater metro-Detroit community.#
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* Job Summary:

** The Faculty Physician provides quality medical care to patients in a clinical setting. The Faculty Physician also assists management in developing policies and procedures relating to patient needs.#
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* Job Description:

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* POSITION SUMMARY:

** Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the Medical Director is the lead clinician in charge of all aspects of medical patient care services provided by Corktown Health including ancillary services such as laboratory and pharmacy services. Working from a solutions-oriented approach, the Medical Director monitors clinical performance to ensure medical services and operations are in compliance with all applicable regulatory and licensing agencies.

As a member of the Executive Management team, the Medical Director is responsible for implementing, reviewing and developing Clinical protocols, performance objectives, productivity benchmarks, compliance measures, provider workflow planning and provider scheduling. Also, the position serves as coach/mentor/trainer to staff providers, giving guidance in best practices, troubleshooting of medical services and operations issues in priority of urgency according to FQHC standards.

The Medical Director will also represent the Clinic at required meetings with affiliated agencies. As a licensed MD/DO the Medical Director will also provide direct patient services in addition to their duties in administration.
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* DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

** Participates as key member of organization’s Management Team (MT) to develop and maintain a strategic plan for the controlled growth, expansion, and/or development of programs and sites for Corktown Health; solve existing and anticipated organizational problems; and formulate and/or revise policies that will enhance the achievement of the organization’s goals. Attends all MT meetings with the overriding and ongoing goal of integrating clinical and non-clinical aspects of Corktown Health’s operations and services.

Responsible for the direct supervision of all medical staff. Sets the direction for their areas of responsibility to align with the overall clinical goals. Responsible for directing all providers in the practice of quality care according to standards and benchmarks set by the organization, licensing boards and funding agencies.

Approves student affiliation agreements and student rotations; responsible for overall performance of clinical students in the health center.

Provides supervision of clinical scheduling, call and leave for medical staff.

Manages administrative responsibilities such as clinical budget/finance management, and personnel management for clinical staff. In collaboration other Corktown Health management, uses a solutions-oriented approach to solve personnel issues in a timely manner including performance failures and violation of standards of care or personnel policy. Performs due diligence in matters related to clinical practice in full compliance of the medical licensing board, HRSA Office of Regional Operations (ORO /OPR), and other state and federal regulatory agencies.

Responsible for establishing systems of accountability for all providers to include productivity benchmarks, performance measures and controls for clinical quality assurance. Document clinical protocols in a manner that is easily understood and can be followed by all clinical staff. Performs hands-on training of new and developing Clinical practices based on changes in regulatory or best practices.

Participates in the recruitment of qualified clinical staff including interviewing and recommendation for hire. Monitors and assists with the new-hire orientation process to ensure consistency in training among all clinical providers.

Ensures medical…