Primary Care Medical Director - Framingham MA

apartment Kennedy Community Health Center location_onFramingham, MA 01701, US

$235,000 - $245,000 / YEAR

Standing tall in the center of Framingham Massachusetts, we are a beacon of health-equality, dedicated to providing comprehensive primary care services for individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life. We believe that healthcare is a fundamental human right, not a privilege. Our mission is to ensure that every member of our community has access to high-quality, affordable healthcare, regardless of their socio-economic status. As a non-profit organization, we are driven by a deep commitment to serving those in need and promoting wellness throughout our community. We are privileged to serve a diverse group of patients, many of whom do not speak English as their first language. Have an international experience right here in Central Massachusetts!

Summary of opportunity:
Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, the Medical Director will provide leadership and supervision to all aspects of Kennedy Community Health’s Framingham MA primary care clinic. The Medical Director will spend part of their time overseeing the Provider staff as well as maintaining a patient panel of their own. The Medical Director’s weekly schedule will include onsite and remote hours. In addition, the Medical Director will ensure that Kennedy Community Health abides by its established quality controls to ensure that the best interests of the organization are kept in mind while providing quality health care.

Medical Director Responsibilities:

Provides clinical and administrative oversight including productivity, scheduling, clinical protocol development and implementation.
Provides clinical supervision to all medical staff (APPs and MDs/DOs).
Participates in Medical Leadership Team to make recommendations and promote consistency
Provides clinical oversight for the development and implementation of health center programs.

Clinical Responsibilities:

Examines patients, formulates diagnostic plans, defines and orders required diagnostic testing. Interprets examination findings and test results and implements treatment plans.
Determines need for consultation and assists in medical care and treatment provided at the direction of other specialists. Participates in other care procedures according to training and demonstrated ability.

Framingham Clinic Details:

Support staff includes Medical Assistants, Registered Nurses, Medical Interpreters, Front-Desk Administrators, and Community Health Workers.
In addition to Primary Care, our clinic also offers the following services: Dentistry, Optometry, Lab, Pharmacy, and Behavioral & Mental Health.

Educational and Experiential Requirements:

Active and unrestricted Massachusetts Medical License
Board Certified in Family Medicine
Knowledge of management and supervisory principles and practices.
3-6 years of supervisory experience preferred.
The Health Center requires all employees to have the most recent COVID19 Booster and the yearly Flu Vaccine.

Benefits:

Generous time off package including 4 weeks of paid vacation, 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 5 sick days and 3 extended sick days.
Opportunities for a remote and on-site hybrid work schedule.
No onsite weekend hours. On-Call is light and 100% remote.
Qualifies for the Federal and State Loan Repayment Programs
Health Insurance plans starting on day-1 of employment. Employer pays 80% of medical insurance premiums
Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance options
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability paid 100% by employer
Competitive Retirement Plan with company match
CME Reimbursement

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