Primary Care Practice Medical Director- Brigham Physician Group, Chestnut Hill Practice at Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Job Description - Primary Care Practice Medical Director - Brigham Physician Group, Chestnut Hill Practice (3299077)

Primary Care Practice Medical Director - Brigham Physician Group - Chestnut Hill Practice

Join us in redefining Primary Care and making a meaningful impact on diverse communities.

Brigham and Women's Primary Care is seeking a Medical Director, trained in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine (Board Certified/Board Eligible) to oversee patient care, clinical staff, and operational aspects of our Brigham Physician Group, BPG – Chestnut Hill adult primary care practice. As part of the Brigham and Women's Primary Care Center of Excellence, you'll collaborate with a team of esteemed clinicians and world-class specialists from Brigham and Women’s Hospital. We are dedicated to leveraging an innovative clinical model and optimizing its implementation. Located at Brigham and Women's Health Care Center in Chestnut Hill, the internal medicine physician group provides health screening, comprehensive diagnostic work-ups, treatment, and long-term care. Outpatient laboratory, radiology, and specialty services are available on site.

The Medical Director will have a meaningful understanding of, commitment to, and provide leadership around patient centeredness, team-based care, and health equity. Reporting to the Regional Medical Director, the Primary Care Practice Medical Director is responsible for the oversight of all aspects of patient care within the practice. Co-leading the practice with a practice manager and nurse manager, they oversee the clinical work of all the clinicians within the practice, working in partnership with the Department of Medicine residency leadership to ensure the fulfillment of the objectives of the educational program. They also work with the Practice Manager to ensure appropriate staffing to support the clinical needs of the patients. In collaboration with Regional Leadership and Practice Leadership, the Medical Director is responsible for meeting quality, cost, efficiency, outcome, and patient engagement metrics as well as upholding the Primary Care Policies. They will participate in Primary Care leadership meetings and committees as requested.

Responsibilities of the Primary Care Practice Medical Director include:

1. Hiring and managing clinicians.
2. Ensuring quality metrics are met.
3. Fostering a patient-centered, team-based care environment.
4. Collaborating with the Department of Medicine residency leadership.
5. Participating in leadership meetings.
6. Supervising staff involved in medical education and clinic operations.
7. Conducting performance evaluations and process improvement.
8. Mentoring staff and participating in primary care committees.
9. Collaborating with the Practice Manager and Nurse Manager in hiring and evaluating non-provider staff.

Diversity and inclusivity are at the core of our values. We are dedicated to serving a diverse patient community and fostering diversity among our faculty and staff. Our clinics operate within a supportive, team-based model centered around the patient, delivering care that is collaborative and culturally sensitive. Brigham Health Primary Care is committed to racial justice by building and actively enforcing policies, practices, attitudes, and actions that produce equitable access, treatment, and outcomes for all people. Our clinics are grounded in team-based, patient and family-centered care.

As a Brigham and Women’s Primary Care Physician, you'll experience:

1. Opportunities for research and academic engagement.
2. Ongoing professional and developmental support to foster growth.
3. Reasonable panel sizes and session expectations, ensuring quality patient care.
4. Collaborative, team-based care, working alongside dedicated professionals.
5. Seamless integration with EPIC and access to the extensive Mass General Brigham network.
6. A competitive salary with a structured 3-year ramp-up period and sign-on bonuses for those that qualify.
7. A unique value-based compensation plan emphasizing patient-centric care over RVU metrics.
8. A comprehensive benefits package covering health, dental, time off, CME allowance, and robust retirement plans.

Qualifications for the Medical Director role:

1. Medical Doctor (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.).
2. Board Certified or Board Eligible Internal Medicine Physician.
3. Full license to practice medicine in Massachusetts including MCSR and DEA.
4. Excellent communication skills and time management.
5. Ability to lead, motivate, and inspire a team, guiding them towards common goals.
6. Clear, effective communication with diverse stakeholders.
7. Dedication to maintaining high standards of care and continuous improvement in patient outcomes.

Brigham and Women’s Hospital is a founding member of Mass General Brigham and a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School. With nearly 1,000 inpatient beds and over 2.6 million outpatient encounters annually, clinicians across the Brigham provide compassionate, high-quality care in virtually every medical and surgical specialty to patients locally, regionally, nationally, and around the world.

Appointment at the Harvard Medical School:

Depending upon the position, there may be opportunities to teach residents and medical students. All Harvard Medical School Faculty appointments require at least 50 hours of teaching per academic year. Harvard Medical School faculty appointment is not a requirement of this position.

Brigham and Women’s and the Department of Medicine are committed to ensuring our diverse community feels welcome, cared for, and valued. Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and patients, and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law. Women and underrepresented in medicine (URIM) candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

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