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.

This position offers :

• Competitive compensation package including recruitment bonus and relocation assistance
• Benefits include retirement options with employer contributions, medical, dental, vision, life / disability coverage, and more.

Qualifications

Essential Functions :

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 :

Direct oversight and management of physicians and advanced practice professionals. Areas of focus include : patient experience; professionalism; compliance with documentation and coding / billing; productivity; mentoring / onboarding; peer review; annual performance reviews; access

Quality / Safety :

Responsible for the promotion of quality projects and implementation of safety programs to mitigate risk

Planning / Outreach :

Works with MHMG to grow and expand clinical services where strategically important and / or clinically necessary. Responsible for active recruiting or developing recruiting plans in all sites

Education :

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

Leadership Development :

Actively develops Associate Medical Directors to their potential for effective leadership

Primary Responsibilities :

Other Skills

Is both an effective listener and presenter of ideas. Is as interested in the ideas of others as they are in their own

Able to make decisions within the scope of the position and can anticipate ramifications. Is clear with those impacted by the decision how it is going to be made. Makes decisions based on appropriate data, in a timely fashion and communicates effectively with those impacted by the decision. Able to ask for assistance

Is skilled at surfacing and defining the issues in a conflict situation and adept at resolving conflicts while tending to the needs of those involved whenever possible

Is appropriately transparent with others and shares information and reactions in ways that s / he wants to grow these skills in others. Also demonstrates and openness to ideas that differ from their own and encourages their expression

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. Family ski resort, the Camden Hills Snow Bowl, is less than 10 minutes away. Excellent public and private schools combined with a vibrant arts and entertainment community are perfect for year-round exploring. Delicious culinary restaurants, wineries, and breweries are also perfect for a foodie looking to make Mid-Coast Maine an exceptional place to call home.

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For more information, please contact Kariann Osgood, MBA Provider Recruitment Specialist at  Kariann.Osgood@mainehealth.org or visit and apply at