Site Medical Director

Howard Brown Health is a nationally recognized leader in LGBTQ+ health and wellness. Our commitment to inclusive and affirming care has made us a cornerstone of the Chicago community. At Howard Brown, we believe in providing holistic, patient-centered care that empowers individuals and enriches lives.

 Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to health equity and social justice.
• Work in a supportive, inclusive, and culturally competent environment.
• Access to continuous learning opportunities and professional development.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Contribute to groundbreaking health initiatives and research.

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance with two PPO plans and an HMO plan.
  • BCBS HMO, PPO, and PPO Select Plans
  • BCBS Dental

• • • BCBS Vision
  • Paid Time Off:
    • 3-weeks paid vacation and 1-week of personal time
    • 12 accrued sick days per year
    •  10 paid holidays, including Juneteenth
    • PTO Exchange allows employees to turn unused PTO into liquid assets
  • 401k program with up to 5% employer match after 90 days 
  • Employer-paid basic life insurance valued at one times the annual salary
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D, and Short-term and Long-term disability
  • Pre-tax commuter and parking benefit account
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Forgiveness Programs; NHSC & PSLF
  • Employee Assistance Program with 5 employer-paid counseling sessions
  • 50% off at Brown Elephant Resale Shops and discounts at local businesses

SALARY: The position range is $223,944 annual - $280,216 annual, based on experience and qualifications.

POSITION SUMMARY: 

A Site Medical Director provides clinical and administrative leadership to Howard Brown Health Center and is responsible for the quality of care provided to participants in Primary Care at the assigned site, and for the clinical productivity of the medical provider clinical site staff.

A Site Medical Director is a licensed professional prepared in a specialty residency program that manages actual and potential health problems based on the specialty area. The health conditions include common, complex, or advanced diseases needing intensive medical supervision of the prescribed treatment plan. A Site Medical Director supervises physicians, advanced practice clinicians, community health nurses, and other health care providers. This role is ultimately responsible for delivering medical care within the legal parameters established by the Illinois Medical Practice ActAs a Physician, the Site Medical Director monitors quality primary health care services delivered by providers to special populations, emphasizing the prevention and treatment of disease. The Physician's role in a community setting responds to society's demand for accessible quality health care to all populations regardless of socio-economic status. Individual accountabilities and work volumes will be established by developing annual success objectives within the framework outlined below.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical and administrative leadership duties:

• Measures and monitors the quality of patient care services in Primary Care Services at the assigned clinical location, primarily the care offered by HBHC providers, including Physicians, Advanced Practice Nurses, and Physician Assistants. Meets regularly with providers to review care standards and performance, approximately two one-on-one sessions per direct report per month.
• Directly supervises Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Advanced Practice Nurses practicing at the site.
• Measures and monitors clinical productivity of provider staff, including Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Advanced Practice Nurses.
• Monitors overall site productivity and operationsworking closely with the site practice manager and reports regularly on performance relative to quality standards set by HBHC. Meets regularly with providers to review standards and performance.
• Collaborates with the Integrated Health Care team in program planning, monitoring, and evaluating primary health care services, including implementing Patient-Centered Medical Home and Meaningful Use at the clinical site and clinical quality initiatives.
• Attends and participates in the Medical Leadership meetings and other leadership meetings as required.

 Physician duties:

• Collaborates with advanced practice nurses and community health nurses to ensure that health teaching and counseling is provided.
• Provides clinical supervision over the medical care delivered by advanced practice nurses and physician assistants as needed.
• Coordinates services with other team members to meet patients' primary healthcare needs, treatment plans, and ensure the continuity of care.
• Collaborates with other multidisciplinary professionals and community agencies to provide high-quality care.
• Provides training and presentations on healthcare issues to multidisciplinary professionals as needed.
• Participates in quality improvement activities through protocol development.
• Develops medical and joint practice protocols and identifies appropriate evaluative criteria for utilization review activities in conversation with Chief Medical Officer as needed.
• Evaluates care based on clinical standards through the quality improvement process and implements recommended changes and improvements based on the evaluative process.
• Ensures professional development and contributes to the professional growth of others by:
  • Developing in-depth knowledge of daily program operations, policies, and procedures.
  • Acting as a preceptor in the orientation of new healthcare personnel, interns, residents, and volunteers.
  • Serving as a consultant in specialized populations to other health care providers and community agencies.
  • Incorporating and disseminating research findings as a basis for practice and to improve health care outcomes.
  • Identifying clinical questions to be researched.
• Maintains competence in clinical practice by:
• Engaging in mentor relationships with experienced mid-level providers and physicians to gain clinical expertise.
• Prepares appropriate program reports to fulfill finding requirements as assigned.
• Participates in periodic evaluative reviews and in-house and external staff training to ensure that they understand and adhere to such standards.
• Initiates requests for assistance or guidance from managers to address new issues or complex concepts affecting adherence to professional standards.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

A Medical Director provides supervision to Physicians, Mid-Level Providers, and other staff as needed for the assigned clinical site.

 QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED: 

 Education and Experience:

• Graduation from a college or university accredited by the American Medical Association with a Doctor of Medicine degree or accredited by the American Osteopathic Association with a doctor of Osteopathy degree. If medical education occurred at a foreign medical school, the applicant must possess a current Educational Council Foreign Medical Graduate (ECFMG) certificate.
• Successful completion of an approved program of residency training in family practice. Board certification in Family Practice is preferred.
• 3 years of clinical experience in one or more areas of medicine.
• 3 years of administrative or supervisory experience, preferably in an ambulatory setting.
• Documented experience in protocol development, evaluation, and implementation of clinical standards of care based on the quality improvement process.
• Documented experience as a preceptor for new personnel.
• Documented experience as a consultant on special populations to health care providers and community agencies.
• Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, patients, and the general public.

 CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS: 

• Active Illinois Physician licensure, plus current DEA registration, Board certification in a specialty area (must be completed within two years of employment), documentation of a Medical Degree from an accredited school of Medicine, documentation of residency completion in a specialty area from an accredited residency program and Physician National Data Bank verification of legal claims history.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to practice within the legal and ethical guidelines established by the Medical Practice Act, the Physicians Code of Ethics, and the Specialty Standards of Practice
• Ability to adhere to Patient-Centered Medical Home Standards
• Ability to follow clinical practice standards (protocols) related to each healthcare provider's role and responsibilities
• Knowledge of and ability to adheres to professional standards as outlined by governmental bodies including American Medical Association (AMA), American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG), American College of Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Family Physicians, private funding sources, organization plans/policies, and unit guidelines
• Ability to adhere to collaborative practice principles of respect and joint decision-making

ADA SPECIFICATIONS 

(Physical demands that must be met to complete the essential functions of the job successfully) 

• Requires the ability to speak audibly and listen actively. 
• Requires ability to use computers, telephones, and other office equipment. 
• Requires the ability to sit for extended periods. 
• May require occasional bending and lifting to 25 pounds. 
• May require periodic travel.

 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

 Decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees at Howard Brown are made in a non-discriminatory manner, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, age, FMLA status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state or local statutes.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all required duties, responsibilities, and skills. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove tasks and assign other necessary responsibilities. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.