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Are you passionate about providing high-quality, patient-centered care? Optimus Health Care—the largest provider of primary health care services in Fairfield County—is looking for dedicated professionals to join our team! With multiple locations in Bridgeport, Stratford, and Stamford, our mission is to be a lifelong health care partner, dedicated to achieving optimal wellness for the communities we serve.

Optimus Healthcare is looking for an experienced OB/GYN Physician leader join our team. The Medical Director role has a mix of administrative and clinical responsibilities consisting of 25% devoted to administration with an additional 75% devoted to direct patient care.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Chief Medical Officer, the Medical Director works closely with Operations and Nursing to support the clinicians and clinical teams and site leadership/management team (i.e., Nurse Manager, Practice Manager) in overseeing the day-to-day administration and delivery of patient care at all Optimus sites for a designated discipline. Together with the Directors of Nursing and Operations, the Medical Director will provide guidance to the clinicians and clinical staff at one or more assigned locations. In this capacity, and in partnership with the Practice Manager and Nurse Manager at that location, the Medical Director will set the tone for clinical practice and operations, modeling the delivery of team-based integrated care both clinically and administratively to ensure the smooth delivery of care to meet clinical, quality, financial and operational goals.

The Medical Director will support the Chief Quality & Transformation Officer in ensuring quality and comprehensive medical care delivery and development for health care plan and programs across Optimus including Peer Review activities and assist with patient billing when appropriate. In the absence of the Chief Medical, Health & Wellness Officer, the Medical Directors will serve as the senior clinical authority for the organization on a rotational basis, providing clinical guidance and support to clinical staff at all Optimus locations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions listed below are not all-inclusive for the position.

1. Clinical Informatics: in collaboration with the Clinical Informatics Clinician Specialist and Transition Clinician(s), participate in the development/optimization of EPIC workflows for patient documentation, completion of in-basket tasks and WIPs.

1. Clinician Staffing/Coverage: In collaboration with Director of Nursing, Nurse Manager and Practice Manager, ensuring adequate clinician staffing at all clinical sites; this may include moving staff where needed and/or providing additional direct patient care.

1. Monitors clinician clinical performance: in collaboration with Quality Department, ensures completion of Peer Review activities for clinicians providing care in the discipline(s) under their supervision.

1. Monitoring Clinician productivity and scheduling works with Practice Managers to review clinician schedules, establish and confirm productivity targets, identify barriers to success, and provide support as needed to facilitate adherence to these targets.

1. Regularly review clinicians’ quality score cards with the support of the Senior Quality Coordinator
2. Regularly review clinicians’ productivity and documentation in Epic (e.g., using Signal) with the support of the Clinical Informatics Clinician Specialist

1. Under the direction of the CMO, works with Nurse Managers, Practice Managers, and clinical staff to advance the model of Team-based Care in designated units and throughout the organization, and to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care in their respective clinical departments.

1. Ensure that clinicians in their respective clinical departments are adhering to daily huddle and other protocols designed to assist in the delivery of high-quality care and the achievement of organizational goals.

1. Champions organizational initiatives and demonstrates the ability to pivot easily and effectively between clinical and administrative priorities, giving appropriate weight and attention to each.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

1. Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of patients in a diverse community.
2. Ability to work independently, and to interact with colleagues and other staff in a team environment.
3. Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
4. Comprehensive knowledge of modern principles and techniques of general medicine and public health, as traditionally practiced.

1. The ability to work well under pressure analyzes and evaluates individual members’ needs, reach sound conclusions, and make appropriate recommendations.
2. Must be detail oriented and be able to multi-task effectively.

1. Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
2. Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
3. Knowledge of current principles, methods, and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation,

diagnosis and treatment in the area of expertise.

1. Knowledge of the availability of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in the area of medical expertise.
2. Knowledge of and efficient use of electronic medical records; EPIC preferred
3. Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals in the area of expertise.
4. Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.
   • Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
   • Knowledge of accreditation and certification requirements and standards.
   • Effective verbal and written communication skills.

EDUCATION:

Must hold MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school and licensing as a physician; for the school-Based Health Center role, MD, DO or an advanced doctoral degree (e.g., DNP, DMSc) with relevant professional experience. Master’s degree preferred in Health Administration (MHA) or Public Health (MPH).

EXPERIENCE: Three to five years of clinical management experience required in a community healthcare setting; or equivalent combination of education and experience in relevant areas(s) of medical specialty and clinical operations.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Bilingual English, Spanish desirable but not required.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION:

Current unrestricted Connecticut License to practice medicine as an MD or DO; or for the school-Based Health Center role, Nurse Practitioner or PA license and documentation of advanced doctoral degree.

Active Federal DEA and Controlled Substance Registration

Board Certified in Specified Area of Medical Specialty if applicable.

Current CPR certification and ACLS certification required.

Working for Optimus:

• OHC provides a fun, fast-paced working environment, where our commitment to quality is present in every job function.

• 100% Outpatient Setting

* Excellent health & welfare benefit options

• Competitive Compensation

• Optimus and its caring, multilingual staff proudly serve our community in a patient-centered environment.

Optimus is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees as protected by applicable federal and/or state law.