Site Medical Director - Physician 

The Site Medical Director performs the general duties of a physician: assesses and evaluates the health care needs of patients; performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and institutes and manages care for patients. In addition, the Site Medical Director supervises other licensed staff and is responsible for maintaining the highest standard of care.

Join Northern Californias largest provider of primary medical, dental, and behavioral health care. We have 12 community health centers and three mobile clinics serving more than 65,000 patients each year. We have new state-of-the-art health centers with another facility underway.

WHO WE ARE: Open Door Community Health Centers was established in 1971. For nearly 50 years, we have met our populations healthcare needs, and are the medical home to over 60% of the community. We are a private, non- profit FQHC with stable and innovative management, and we strive to offer comprehensive care and outstanding service. We take an integrated approach to health care, focusing on prevention, self-management, and health maintenance by engaging each patient as a key member of the care team.

WHERE WE ARE: We are located among the giant redwoods on Californias North Coast between the Trinity Alps and the Pacific Ocean. Humboldt and Del Norte are rural counties with coastal towns and small cities offering something for everyone. Our recreational and cultural opportunities will amaze and amuse year-round.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Provider Benefits:

Competitive Compensation

Full Health Benefits

Childcare Program

Generous PTO

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Reimbursement

Flexible Schedules

Retirement Contributions

Special Programs:

Family Medicine Residency

NP Residency

Dental Residency

MAT Program

Transgender Services

Integrative Wellness Center

HIV/Hep-C Program

Homeless Outreach Van

Obstetrics & Teen Services

Loan Repayment & Incentives: (Medical HPSA Score of 19)

Up to $300,000 in student loan repayment

Access (productivity) payments

Quality Bonuses

Humboldt County has been named:

Top ten sustainable tourism destinations (National Geographic Traveler)

One of the ten best places to live in America (Outside Magazine)

Americas most scenic rural county (USDA)

Top seven places to buy land in paradise (Mens Journal)

50 next great adventure towns (National Geographic Adventure Magazine)

The Best Cites to Raise an Outdoor Kid (Backpacker Magazine)

Wage Range: $189,425.60 - $217,588.80 plus Stipend

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administers and supervises the medical functions and staff of Clinic site.
• Attends and participates in quality improvement activities. Makes recommendations to the quality improvement committee about necessary and appropriate quality improvement activities and in-service training.
• Develops, reviews and approves medical protocols and procedures in consultation with medical staff, administration and the quality improvement committee.
• Orients and extensively reviews new staff to assure competency. Participates in on-going evaluation and peer review. Reviews and signs charts of Advanced Practice Clinicians and allied health personnel on an on-going basis.
• Supervises laboratory and pharmacy services at the Clinic site. Approves Clinic formulary and makes recommendations for inclusion of new drugs and devices as appropriate.
• Serves as a member of the Site Leadership Team and make recommendations about general clinic policies, identifies problems related to patient services and medical staff supervised, and makes recommendations for improvement.
• In coordination with management, Chief Medical Officer, reviews resumes, participates in interviews and recommends for hire new medical providers to fill positions approved by administration.
• Receives complaints about medical personnel and works to resolve problems in accordance with established clinic policies and procedures.
• Displays positive modeling and behaviors for other providers.
• Adheres to established clinical protocols, procedures, and attendance policy.
• Assists in updating clinical protocols and procedures when requested.
• Other duties and responsibilities as designated by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of health care delivery and administration, as well as legal and ethical issues related to health care.
• Ability to work with a team approach to management. Ability to work as a member of a team in order to solicit input from other affected departments or individuals, communicate pertinent information to other team members, and support team decisions.
• Ability to be persuasive and diplomatic in encouraging teamwork and cooperation in the pursuit of excellence in service.
• Ability to communicate effectively and exercise sound and responsible judgment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal. Ability to establish constructive working relationships with all levels of management and employees in a staff of varied and diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to handle difficult or confrontational situations in a calm, consistent, and equitable manner.
• Ability to supervise others and delegate effectively.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to effectively represent the Clinic’s interests in the community; maintaining effective working relationships among public, private and professional groups.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Current California medical license.
• Current Board Certification.
• Current DEA license.
• Current CPR.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Site Physicians
• Site Advanced Practice Clinicians

To search for an open position, please go to http://OpenDoorCommunityHealthCenters.appone.com