Medical Director, Gastroenterology...

MaineHealth Gastroenterology in beautiful Rockport, Maine is currently seeking a Gastroenterologist to join its team as a Medical Director. The medical director will partner with the practice administrator(s) to lead the administrative and clinical operations of the Gastroenterology practice to ensure quality of care, patient safety, patient, provider and employee satisfaction and efficient use of resources. The Medical Director is responsible for addressing the needs of the clinicians and care team members in the primary and secondary practice locations while aligning individual efforts with the mission, vision, values, strategic goals, and organizational aims of MaineHealth. The position will be split between clinical and administrative time. Clinical services of this position include outpatient clinic, endoscopy and inpatient consultative services.

Competitive compensation package including recruitment bonus and relocation assistance

Benefits include retirement options with employer contributions, medical, dental, vision, life / disability coverage, and more.

MD / DO from an accredited medical school.

~ Active and unrestricted State of ME medical license, or ability to obtain prior to employment.

Operations : Provides oversight of clinical operations of the Gastroenterology practice(s) and associated outreach locations by working collaboratively with administrative leadership and care team leaders. Areas of focus include : budget planning, patient visits and call schedules, clinical protocols, interface with EPIC workflows

Supervision : compliance with documentation and coding / billing; annual performance reviews; Quality / Safety : Responsible for the promotion of quality projects and implementation of safety programs to mitigate risk

Planning / Outreach : Responsible for active recruiting or developing recruiting plans in all sites

Promotes and supports education of care team members, learners, and new physicians and APPs in the practice

Actively develops Associate Medical Directors to their potential for effective leadership

Clinical Gastroenterology services, including outpatient clinic, endoscopy and inpatient consultative services

Works closely with the administrative leader and physicians to ensure the day-to-day function and performance of the practice

Works with the administrative leader and team leaders on provider scheduling, and coordinates office based schedules of the entire center with call schedules, hospital coverage and after hours coverage.

Accountable for the quality and safety, productivity and operational efficiency in the Gastroenterology practice

With input from the team leaders, develops and reviews annual performance evaluations with all providers and APPs in the practice and satellite practices

Participates in the development and implementation of organizational policies and procedures and ensures that clinical work is in compliance with laws and regulations

Works with the program director to coordinate site resident / medical school teaching as well as professional development activities for the physicians and APPs in the practice

Works with the administrative leader and MHMG Patient Safety and Risk Management to address patient complaints

Communicates, implements and monitors the quality program and activities across the site by working with the team at each site

Other duties in mutual agreement with your medical leader

Makes decisions based on appropriate data, in a timely fashion and communicates effectively with those impacted by the decision. Able to ask for assistance

Professionalism : Models professional behavior in both clinical practice and administrative responsibilities. Demonstrates caring, respectful and compassionate attitude towards all people, and takes responsibility for personal growth.

Rockport, Maine , is a scenic coastal community in the heart of a four-season recreation area. Surrounded by both lakes and the ocean, Rockport is a haven for boating, swimming, fishing, ATV trail riding, and sailing. The nearby mountains provide hiking and mountain biking with vista views of Penobscot Bay and our neighboring Island communities. Excellent public and private schools combined with a vibrant arts and entertainment community are perfect for year-round exploring. For more information, please contact Kariann Osgood, MBA Provider Recruitment Specialist at  Kariann.