Site Medical Director, South Loop Chicago
Chicago, IL, United States
Job Description:
Site Medical Director, Job, UChicago Medical Group
UChicago Medicine Medical Group seeks an exceptional Site Medical Director for our South Loop location in Chicago, Illinois.
The Site Medical Director is the primary physician leader overseeing ambulatory patient care and related services provided by the University of Chicago Medical Center ( ''UCM") at the designated site. The Medical Director collaborates with UCM leaders and provides oversight, coordination, and integration of primary care and subspecialty units providing services on-site and in the surrounding community. Working closely with the Operations Director, the Medical Director will balance administrative responsibilities, clinical practice, maintaining a consistent on-site presence.
Join a patient centered collegial, supportive, and friendly team whose mission is to provide superior health care in a compassionate manner, ever mindful of each patients dignity and individuality. UChicago Medicine Medical Group takes pride supporting motivated providers in delivering outstanding care in the community.
Medical Director Responsibilities
Clinic Operations
Oversee clinic operations, safety, compliance, budget management
Collaborates on clinic program integration
Ensures unparalleled patient and staff experience
Performance Management
Implement improvement initiatives to achieve desired performance, access, patient experience, utilization, clinical finances, and quality
Develop monitoring and reporting procedures
Manages conflict resolution and escalates issues
Approves clinical practice protocols
Participates in performance assessments of staff
Business Development and Relationship Management
Facilitates community-based relationships with referring physicians, patients, community groups, and civic leaders.
Represents the site-based physician and provider practices
Leadership Development
Foster collaboration and teamwork, recognizing individual contributions
Plans education, and professional development for clinic providers
Required Skills and Qualifications
MD/DO
Can be a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician
Board Certified
Completed a US Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Residency
Active member in good standing of the UCM Medical Staff without restriction to practice
No current or recent (within 2 years) UCM policy violations or professionalism interventions
Demonstrated track record of collaborative leadership as evidenced by successful leadership in a matrix reporting structure and partnerships with leaders from other disciplines to reach shared goals.
Demonstrated skills in conflict resolution
Intense interest in improving ambulatory care, with a focus on quality, safety, operational performance and professional development
Proven ability to represent various constituencies and accomplish goals by using influence within a complex matrix organization
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Visionary and innovative, able to inspire others throughout a large, complex organization, attracting followers, building effective coalitions, and being a catalyst for action
Passionately focused on patients and service excellence, performance and performance improvement
Politically savvy, able to maneuver through complex political situations effectively and quietly, be sensitive to how people and organizations function, and anticipate where conflicts are and plan accordingly
A highly skilled and persuasive communicator with a visible presence
An empathetic and respectful listener with strong interpersonal skills
Able to build consensus among strong, diverse and sometimes competing individuals and programs
Experience and knowledge in implementation and outcomes related to evidence-based medicine or quality improvement methodology
Analytical , data driven, able to articulate and present information to the leadership, and medical staff, to identify problems, create a solution and make the solution operational
Results-oriented with the ability to keep the organization focused on achieving long-term goals, persistent in achieving success and in inspiring a shared vision for the future
Able and willing to make decisions to achieve evolving standards of excellence of patient care
Opportunity Highlights
100% outpatient (OP) position
Full time position
Medical Assistant support 1:1 ratio
RN Support
Monday-Saturday morning practice
Competitive compensation package, including a 2- year base guarantee with upside
On Call will be determined by the group
Exceptional benefits Medical, dental, retirement, time off, CME allowance
About UChicago Medicine Medical Group
UChicago Medicine Medical Group is aligned with The University of Chicago Medicine and rapidly growing to bring the forefront of medicine to communities throughout Chicagoland. With a history dating to 1927, the University of Chicago Medicine is a not-for-profit academic health system with hospitals, outpatient clinics and physician practices throughout Chicago and the suburbs. Discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/about-us/careers/uchicago-medicine-medical-group.
Interested candidates please contact:
Kayla Scheiding
at: [email protected]
UChicago Medicine Medical Group is comprised of UCM Care Network Medical Group, Inc. and Primary Healthcare Associates, S.C. UChicago Medicine Medical Group providers are not employees or agents of The University of Chicago Medical Center, The University of Chicago or UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial.
Must comply with UCMCs COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
We are an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Why Join Us:
UCM Care Network is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/about-us/careers/uchicago-medicine-medical-group
We are an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.