Job Description

Title: Medical Director (MD/DO), Population Health

Address: 691 Cherry Street, Macon, GA, 31201, US

*Comprehensive Relocation Assistance available*

WHO WE ARE : Advocate Health is the nation’s third largest, nonprofit healthcare enterprise. In December of 2022, four mission driven health systems came together to do more, be better, and go faster to provide equitable care for all in North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, and Wisconsin:

1. Atrium Health
2. Advocate Health Care
3. Aurora Health Care
4. Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Together, we operate 68 hospitals and over 1K ambulatory centers. We support the careers of 155K team members, 42K nurses, 21K physicians who care for 6M patients annually. Our combined $6B in community benefits enables us to foster healthier communities.

Come explore the enterprise whose accolades include: “ Top Workplaces”, “ Top 100 Hospitals ”, “Best Hospitals for Maternity Care”, “Top Diversity Organization”, “ Best Places to work for Women and Diverse Managers ”, and “ System for Change Award” .

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

The Medical Director of Population Health plays a strategic role in improving utilization, standardization of the physician practice, and evidence-based quality improvement in Macon/CGHN market. The Medical Director is a key member of the EPH/CGHN clinical leadership team and works in collaboration with the hospital CMO/CCO, hospital site leadership, physician membership, medical group leadership. The Medical Director aligns inpatient and outpatient population health objectives to drive performance on key quality and utilization measures, including effective and efficient utilization of heath care services, monitoring the appropriate use of diagnostic and therapeutic modalities. This position is responsible for assisting in the development of physician relationships within the market.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide leadership and mentorship to Physician members in achieving High Performing Network priorities of quality, efficiency and engagement.
• Collaborate with EPH teams on quality, CMD, utilization and other performance initiatives.
• Maintain a close working relationship with stakeholders including aligned PCPs and specialists, SE quality team, medical group leadership including specialty medical directors, site medical directors, primary care service line.
• Attend, and lead when called on, population health and CGHN meetings concerning quality, utilization, finance, performance, and any administrative meetings as necessary.
• Identify and develop action plans to address performance improvement gaps within CGHN.
• Actively engage in financial review and planning for the CGHN finances and value-based lives membership
• Provide leadership and mentorship to Physician members in achieving High Performing Network priorities of quality, efficiency and engagement.
• Collaborate with EPH teams on quality, CMD, utilization and other performance initiatives.
• Maintain a close working relationship with stakeholders including aligned PCPs and specialists, SE quality team, medical group leadership including specialty medical directors, site medical directors, primary care service line.
• Attend, and lead when called on, population health and CGHN meetings concerning quality, utilization, finance, performance, and any administrative meetings as necessary.
• Identify and develop action plans to address performance improvement gaps within CGHN.
• Actively engage in financial review and planning for the CGHN finances and value-based lives membership
• Identify potential new leaders and collaborate with CGHN leadership on succession planning for CGHN Board and other CGHN committees and activities.
• The Clinical leader supporting different population health teams supporting CIN physicians within CGHN.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

License/Registration/Certification: License: Appropriate State Physician License; Certification: Appropriate board certification by American Board of Medical Specialties

Years of Experience: Minimum of 7 years experience in the clinical practice of medicine and minimum of 3 years experience in medical management or academic medicine

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Exhibits a high level of professionalism, personal integrity, fortitude and approach to problem-solving
• Models exemplar leadership behaviors, including ensures accountability, develops talent, exhibits courage, cultivates innovation, drives engagement, drives results, strategic mindset, and values differences
• Possesses exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Committed to service of patients, colleagues and team members
• Demonstrates strong leadership and effective team-building skills
• Skilled in the ability to conduct difficult conversations, while effectively coaching and mentoring colleagues
• Possesses subject matter expertise in quality improvement, utilization management, and/or clinical variation population health priorities
• Strong ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities, projects, and personnel

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• This position requires travel, therefore, will be exposed to weather and road conditions.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job
• Exposed to a normal office environment.

Taking care of our team members and leaders is a top priority . We strive to develop and maintain an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and thrives. Supporting careers and professional development is one facet of caring for our leaders through structured leadership onboarding, enhanced tuition reimbursement, progressive developmental programs, succession planning and mentoring performance excellence. Competitive compensation, eligible annual incentive plans and comprehensive health care packages are top of mind to care for your financial health and well-being. If needed, our comprehensive relocation package helps get you here.

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