Medical Director of Primary Care Services - Military veterans preferred

Providence Community Health

Join Our Mission: Medical Director of Primary Care Services

Providence, Rhode Island

At Providence Community Health Centers (PCHC), we're not just providing healthcare – we're transforming lives. For more than 55 years, we've been the cornerstone of health equity in Providence, Rhode Island, delivering compassionate care to those who need it most. With 550 passionate team members serving 85,000 patients, we're making a tangible difference every day.

Help Shape the Future of Community Healthcare

As our Medical Director of Primary Care Services, you'll be at the forefront of healthcare innovation, reporting directly to the Chief Medical Officer. This position plays vital role in planning and delivering comprehensive primary care services across our organization. This leadership position guides clinicians to ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe, and effective healthcare throughout our health center network.

Position Overview

The successful candidate will foster cohesive, productive, and efficient collaboration among medical clinicians to achieve exceptional clinical outcomes and patient access.

Key Responsibilities

•Lead and mentor teams of physicians and clinicians across PCHC’s primary care locations in Providence

•Develop and implement clinical strategies that align with PCHC's mission and goals

•Oversee quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes

•Collaborate with Chief Medical Officer on organizational strategy and growth

•Drive clinical program development and redesign based on data analysis

This role includes providing direct clinical care at 0.2 FTE assisting with vacation coverage needs when possible; participating in on-call rotation and providing coverage as needed.

Qualifications

•Board Certified Primary Care Physician (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, or similar primary care emphasis)

•Current MD/DO license in Rhode Island.

•Three years of progressive experience in a physician leadership role

•Five years of clinical experience

•Demonstrated experience in clinical leadership roles, coaching and developing physicians

•Experience using metrics-driven approaches to analyze healthcare data and drive clinical strategy

•Ability to maintain hospital privileges in accordance with PCHC policies

•Commitment to ongoing professional education and certification as required

Ideal Candidate Attributes

•Ability to remain calm in stressful situations within a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape

•Maintains a sense of humor, impeccable bedside manner, and professionalism

•Strong communication and interpersonal skills

•Passion for serving underserved communities

•Collaborative approach to leadership

•Strategic thinker with operational excellence

Benefits

•Competitive compensation package

•Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

•Retirement benefits

•Paid time off and holidays

•Professional development opportunities

•Supportive and mission-driven work environment

•Loan repayment program eligibility

Location

Providence, Rhode Island

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