Associate Medical Director - Rural Health Services

Petaluma Health Center is an eleven-time award winner in the North Bay Business Journal's Best Places to Work for 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011 and 2009 and we were named as one of the Healthiest Companies in the North Bay' by the North Bay Business Journal for the last 5 consecutive years. The Petaluma Health Center's mission is to provide high quality health care with access for all in Southern Sonoma County & West Marin. We pride ourselves on our Patient-Centered care while maintaining an engaging environment for our staff. The Center accomplishes this mission through collaborative, innovative programs, services and referral resources that meet the economic needs of the entire community.

FULL TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• 21 Days of Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Medical Insurance (Entire deductible paid by us!)
• 30 Chiropractor and Acupuncture visits per year included with enrollment in our health insurance plans (Kaiser and WHA)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Gym Membership Discounts at Synergy Health Club and 24-Hour Fitness!
• 401K Matching after 1 year of employment
• Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care FSA
• Life Insurance (included at no cost to the employee)
• Long Term Disability (included at no cost to the employee)
• Employee Assistance Program (included at no cost to the employee)

Summary: The Lead Physician, Rural Primary Care Services promotes delivery of high-quality
accessible health care at Petaluma Health Center’s rural sites through the following: oversight of
clinical guidelines and clinical risk management; supervision of Primary Care and Ancillary
Providers; onboarding of new providers; and establishment of rural health teaching initiatives.

Areas of Responsibility:
Clinical Duties

• Provides for the diagnosis and treatment of health center patients within the scope of his/her license to practice medicine for a specified panel of patients
• Provides back-up for nurse practitioners and physician assistants on site, or by phone during the day or after hours.

Leadership Responsibilities
Clinical Supervision and Management:

• Ensures provider competency in the delivery of high-quality clinical care. Conducts physician and Advanced Practice Clinician evaluations via chart audit, direct observation,
  and analysis of patient and staff satisfaction surveys. Analyzes results on a quarterly basis and collaborates with Medical Director, Primary care and providers to set
  development goals and improvement plans.
• Oversees clinical risk management processes at the individual and team level.
• Collaborates with the Director of Risk and Compliance and Chief Medical Officer to investigate issues and works directly with providers and team on necessary
  improvements.
• Ensures proper and timely credentialing and privileging
• Trains new providers in the organization’s delivery of primary care
• Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem solving
  methods.
• Provides timely communication with the Chief Medical Officer, including reporting status of employees and any critical or crisis situations.
• Assists the organization in recruitment of new providers and maintenance of programs for provider retention.
• Trains new providers in the organization’s delivery of patient care
• Other duties as assigned

Quality Improvement and Services:

• Collaborates with Quality Improvement and Integration teams to promote improvements in quality of care
• Provides continuing medical education as requested for providers on topics related to primary care provision and Quality Improvement efforts
• Collaborates with Quality and Informatics teams to provide clinical leadership for health information technology innovations, and new methods of care delivery
• Collaborates with PHC Teaching Programs to develop and oversee Rural Health curriculum and training for NP/PA and Family Medicine residents.
• Participate in Operations Meetings, Associate Director Meetings, and other management or quality meetings as assigned by Medical Director, Primary Care & CMO.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Knowledge of quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment.
• Demonstrated resourcefulness in providing solutions and setting priorities
• Effective interpersonal skills to work effectively with all levels within the health center

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or ability required.

Education/Experience

• Graduate from an accredited medical school
• Board Certified MD or DO with current California License and DEA
• Two or more years experience providing primary care in a family practice setting in good standing preferred
• One or more years of previous management experience highly desirable.
• Experience working in a NCQA Patient –Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Recognized
  organization; understanding of NCQA Level 3 (highest) PCMH recognition requirements highly preferred
• Experience working in a Joint Commission Accredited health care organization; understanding of Joint Commission Ambulatory Care Accreditation requirements highly preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• State of California Medical License or Osteopathic Physician License.
• Federal DEA Registration.
• Medical Specialty License or Certification; Board certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty.
• Must maintain CME as required for certification renewals.
• Must be BLS Certified.
• Must be able to successfully meet PHC’s credentialing and privileging requirements

Language Skills:

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common technical journals, financial reports and legal documents. Ability to communicate with customers, regulatory agencies or
  members of the business community.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, both written and verbal preferred.