VP, Community Medical Associates

Merrimack Health is the newly unified regional health system formed through the 2024 integration of Lawrence General Hospital with the Holy Family Hospitals (Methuen and Haverhill campuses). As of October 1, 2024, these three campuses operate together as one coordinated, mission‑driven system:
Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital, Merrimack Health Haverhill Hospital and Merrimack Health Methuen Hospital. Serving 13 cities and towns throughout the Merrimack Valley, the system delivers a full spectrum of high‑quality care—from primary care to advanced specialty services in surgery, OB/GYN, cardiology, urology, and more. Merrimack Health is deeply committed to health equity, community engagement, and culturally competent care, with a focus on reducing health disparities across its diverse population.

Merrimack Health Community Medical Associates (CMA) is an expanded patient and family‑centered multi‑specialty medical practice.

The VP of CMA provides strategic and operational leadership to all ambulatory primary care and specialty practices at Merrimack Health. This role is a critical clinical leadership position responsible for driving excellence in outpatient care delivery, aligning operations with hospital‑wide goals, and fostering growth in specialty service lines. Working in partnership with the administrative dyad, this leader will co‑own the strategy, operations, clinical quality, provider engagement, and patient experience across the ambulatory enterprise.

• Partner with the administrative dyad to develop and execute a cohesive strategy for ambulatory physician practices in alignment with hospital mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Champion growth initiatives, including service line expansion, provider recruitment, access optimization, and new care delivery models.
• Identify and implement best practices in ambulatory care to improve quality, efficiency, and patient satisfaction.

• Provide clinical leadership across all outpatient specialty programs (e.g., primary care, cardiology, OB/GYN, Urology, general surgery, etc.).
• Collaborate with quality and safety teams to monitor, evaluate, and improve clinical outcomes and patient safety in ambulatory settings.
• Ensure adherence to evidence‑based practices, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards.

• Partner with practice administrators, nursing leaders, and support staff to ensure smooth and efficient day‑to‑day operations.
• Support and influence resource allocation, capital planning, space utilization, and technology deployment in outpatient settings.
• Promote operational excellence through standardization, access improvements, and team‑based care models.

• Lead and engage primary care and specialty physicians, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, and professional development of ambulatory care physicians and APPs.
• Serve as a key liaison between physicians and hospital leadership.

• Advance initiatives focused on enhancing the patient experience across the continuum of outpatient care.
• Promote access, convenience, equity, and innovation in care delivery models (e.g., virtual care, care coordination, population health).

Required:

MD or DO, board‑certified in a medical specialty relevant to ambulatory care (primary care preferred), active medical license in MA.

• Minimum 5 years of clinical practice and at least 3 years of leadership experience in a healthcare setting.
• Demonstrated experience in physician leadership, preferably in ambulatory or multi‑specialty settings.
• Strong understanding of ambulatory operations, value‑based care, and healthcare transformation.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and team‑building skills.
• Proven ability to lead through influence, navigate complex environments, and drive change.

• Advanced degree in healthcare administration, business, or public health (e.g., MHA, MBA, MPH).
• Experience in a community hospital or integrated health system setting.
• Familiarity…