Medical Director (MD/DO) - Seeking a Visionary Leader!

Seeking a Visionary Medical Doctor to join our Innovative Journey as our Medical Director (MD/DO)!

Position Details

• Hours: Flexible 24-40 hours/week, with 10-20% of time in clinic.

• Location: Winters Healthcare, Yolo County.

• Goal: Enhance patient care through the pilot of Advanced Payment Methodology starting July 1, 2024.

• Community Focus: Engage in public health initiatives, with organizational leaders living within the community to foster strong connections.

Ideal Candidate Profile

You are an understanding individual who values collaboration and diverse perspectives. An innovative thinker, you prioritize quality health outcomes over mere production. Your strong communication skills enable you to build trusting relationships with patients, colleagues, and the community. You're also open to personal and professional growth within our small, family-like environment.

Are you a visionary and dynamic Medical Doctor ready to make a lasting impact in healthcare? We invite you to join our team at Winters Healthcare, where a unique opportunity awaits you to be part of a truly innovative journey! As one of only two health centers in California piloting the Advance Payment Methodology, we stand at the forefront of healthcare innovation, dedicated to improving patient outcomes and enhancing the overall experience for patients and our team.

At Winters Healthcare, we believe that care is not just about treating conditions; it's about building relationships. Our carefully crafted integrated care teams are designed to balance workloads, elevate staff satisfaction, and ultimately improve the patient experience. With exciting plans on the horizon, we are committed to reshaping the way healthcare is delivered in our community through alternative touches that enhance patient care.

Your Role: Key Responsibilities

As our Medical Director (MD/DO), you will play a pivotal role in shaping our approach to care:

• Clinical Leadership: Collaborate with leadership, operations, and clinical teams to ensure that our services meet the highest standards of quality and continuity. Your empathetic leadership style will encourage input from others, fostering a culture of innovation and effective strategies.

• Direct Patient Care: Dedicate 4-8 hours per week to providing clinical care across diverse patient demographics, from pediatric to adult primary care, chronic disease management, and prenatal care (preferred). Your direct engagement will enrich our understanding of patient needs.

• Collaborative Mindset: Work closely with organizational leaders, operations teams, diverse providers, and external partners. By fostering open dialogue and teamwork, you will enhance collaboration across medical, behavioral health, and administrative staff.

• Strategic Leadership: Lead initiatives that align our services with organizational goals, promoting team growth and satisfaction while driving our mission forward.

• Commitment to Continuous Improvement: Embrace feedback and implement changes that enhance patient care and team effectiveness, ensuring we are always striving for excellence.

• Mentorship and Development: Support the growth and development of clinicians and care teams, fostering an environment of professional collaboration and continuous learning.

• Data-Driven Decision-Making: Utilize data and evidence-based practices to inform clinical decisions and drive quality improvement, ensuring optimal health outcomes for our patients.

• Empathy and Compassion: Build trusting relationships with patients and staff, demonstrating a deep understanding of their needs and concerns.

What We're Looking For:

We are seeking an individual who embodies the following qualifications:

• Current MD or DO license, with a California license required upon hire.

• Experience in clinical leadership within a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or Community Health Center (CHC), with a proven track record of leading teams and monitoring quality improvement outcomes. Experience with medical director administrative functions is a plus!

• Comprehensive knowledge of medical practices and standards, particularly in community health settings.

• A Master of Public Health (MPH) is highly desirable.

• Ability to assess and improve quality in patient care, developing innovative work methods and procedures.

• A passion for mentoring and supporting clinicians, with the ability to analyze data to address care gaps.

• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is preferred, with at least basic Spanish terminology required.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Base Compensation range: $230,000 - $290,000 - for FT (40 hours), plus full benefits

• Signing and commitment bonus: $35,000 for 3-year commitment (1.0 FTE)

• Eligible candidates may receive an additional $100,000 commitment bonus from (1.0 FTE) Partnership Health Plan of CA (PHP), if they are outside of the current 24 PHP counties.

• Relocation allowance available

• Covered insurances include Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D - 100% covered for employee plus contribution towards dependent coverage

• Paid Time Off (PTO), floating holidays, and paid holidays off. (~30 days in year 1)

• Continuing Medical Education (CME): $1,500 annual reimbursement and up to 40 hours CME paid time

• Licensure reimbursement, and professional liability coverage

• 401K retirement match program - 3% match

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• We are a NHSC, OSHPD, and HCAI loan repayment eligible site!

At Winters Healthcare, we prioritize high patient and staff satisfaction and emphasize quality care that we would expect for ourselves. If you're looking for a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in healthcare while enjoying the rewards of direct patient interaction, we would love to hear from you! Can you see yourself thriving at Winters Healthcare? Join us in reshaping the future of healthcare!