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Medical Director & Chief, Division of Geriatric Medicine

Medical Director & Chief, Division of Geriatric Medicine

HealthEcareers - ClientPortland, ME, USA
1 day ago
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  • Full-time
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Relocation assistance offered to eligible candidates!

Medical Director & Chief, Division of Geriatric Medicine

Suzi Osher Endowed Chair of Geriatrics, Maine Medical Center

The Medical Director and Division Chief of Geriatric Medicine will serve as a strategic and operational leader, partnering with practice administrators to ensure excellence in clinical care, patient safety, provider and staff satisfaction, and resource efficiency. This role aligns clinical and administrative efforts with the mission, vision, and strategic goals of MaineHealth, while fostering a culture of professionalism, innovation, and continuous improvement across inpatient and outpatient settings in the Southern Region of MaineHealth and across the health system. This position also provides some flexibility dependent on applicant interest : primary care in nursing home and assisted living, inpatient / outpatient geriatrics assessment or consultation, innovation in clinical care models, and teaching.

Essential Functions :

Clinical Operations & Oversight

  • Lead clinical operations across practices and outreach sites in conjunction with division leadership (Program Director Geriatrics Fellowship, Managing APP, and Section leads for Inpatient Geriatrics, Research / Quality, Nursing Home & Ambulatory Senior Care Consults)
  • Collaborate on budget planning, patient visit workflows, call schedules, and EPIC integration
  • Ensure compliance with clinical protocols and documentation standards including professional practice evaluation for all providers

Provider Supervision

  • Directly manage physicians and advanced practice professionals
  • Promote career development for providers
  • Oversee recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, peer review, and annual evaluations
  • Promote professionalism, patient experience, and productivity
  • Quality & Safety

  • Champion quality improvement initiatives and safety programs
  • Address patient complaints in collaboration with Risk Management
  • Strategic Planning & Outreach

  • Partner with MaineHealth Medical Group to expand services and develop recruitment strategies
  • Advocate for clinician needs and organizational commitments
  • Education & Leadership Development

  • Support education for care teams, learners, and new providers
  • Develop Associate Medical Directors into effective leaders
  • Academic Leadership Responsibilities :

  • Coordinate Geriatric Medicine grand rounds and contribute to Department of Medicine grand rounds
  • Collaborate with graduate and undergraduate medical education leaders
  • Promote the division’s role in clinical care, education, and research
  • Support division members to pursue academic appointment with Tufts School of Medicine
  • Co-lead the Geriatrics Specialty Council
  • Mentor and support research initiatives in partnership with MMC’s research leadership
  • Clinical Leadership Responsibilities :

  • Provide discipline-specific expertise to improve care models
  • Assist in developing clinical policies and performance improvement strategies
  • Align objectives with Maine Health Balanced Scorecard and MMC Adult Medicine Service Line goals
  • Administrative Management :

  • Participate in Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE) and Focused Professional Practice Evaluations (FPPE)
  • Support faculty development and professional society engagement
  • Attend relevant meetings and workgroups
  • Oversee clinical programs including inpatient, outpatient, and long-term care services
  • Provide input on capital budgeting and strategic planning
  • Required Skills & Attributes :

  • Exceptional communication and listening skills
  • Decisive leadership with data-informed decision-making
  • Skilled in conflict resolution and team facilitation
  • Transparent, open-minded, and professionally grounded
  • Committed to personal growth and modeling compassionate care
  • Education & Experience :

  • MD / DO degree required
  • Rank of Associate Professor or Professor
  • Minimum 7–10 years of clinical practice
  • Minimum 5 years in medical leadership
  • Reports To :  Chair of Medicine & Senior Medical Director Primary Care Southern Region

    Collaborates With :  Chair of Family Medicine, Chief Medical Officer of Maine Medical Center, Administrative Director for Geriatrics, Primary Care, Adult Medicine Service Line, Healthy Aging, Palliative Care, Geriatric Psychiatry and Post-Acute Care Leadership

    To learn more and apply, please visit https : / / www.careersatmainehealth.org / jobs / 16850177-medical-director-and-chief-division-of-geriatric-medicine or email Maggie.McGauley@mainehealth.org

    About MaineHealth :

    MaineHealth is a not-for-profit, integrated health system dedicated to its vision :  "Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America." Our system includes nine local health networks, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and the MaineHealth Medical Group – comprising 1,700 employed clinicians. With a team of approximately 22,000 care professionals, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis, and treatment to 1.1 million residents across Maine and New Hampshire. Learn more at  mainehealth.org

    At MaineHealth, we offer benefits designed to support your needs today while providing flexibility for the future. Our comprehensive packages include :

  • Competitive health and dental insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • A robust retirement program
  • Generous paid time off
  • And much more!
  • A career at MaineHealth means working alongside compassionate professionals who are deeply committed to both their colleagues and the communities they serve. We foster a culture of collaboration, continuous growth, and genuine care – both inside our organization and beyond. Here, your skills will be valued, your contributions will make a difference, and your career will thrive.

    MaineHealth values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

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