Family Medicine job in Sonoma CA

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Job description

Medical Director of Primary Care opening in CA
Marin and Sonoma Counties
Full Time Position

The Position
The Director of Primary Care directs all of the Group Medical Network Primary Care clinics, currently located throughout Marin and Sonoma Counties, and their associated programs. The Director is responsible for the work of our care teams in all the clinics, quality programs, population health, equity, workforce development, budget, and all aspects of clinical operations in Primary Care.
Full-time position: 50% administrative, 50% clinical

Essential Duties
Provide oversight of the development, design, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of clinic programs and services, including operational data and quality metrics
Implement initiatives and operational programs to continually improve performance
Represent Primary Care in the Group Health Medical Network executive leadership to ensure collaboration and coordination across departments
Continuously assess and improve operational processes, leveraging technology and best practices to streamline workflow and increase efficiency.
Monitor financial performance of each site and identify and create new areas for growth and revenue
Develop an expertise and understanding of the annual budget, financial performance measures, and monitoring systems, and billing and reimbursement issues/systems.
Monitor current and future healthcare and economic trends. Assess their potential impact on practices/programs and local geographic region
Maintain awareness and interactions with payers such as significant IPA's, Medical Groups, ACO's associated with hospital/health system
Work with contracting partners to assess, track and perform on quality and value-based care measures relevant to Primary Care.
Execute efficient recruitment, onboarding, and training processes for new providers, ensuring practices are staffed with highly qualified professionals
Provide learning and development opportunities and mentoring to providers and staff to enhance their clinical acumen, leadership skills, and overall professional growth
Evaluate the performance of physicians and Advanced Practitioners in compliance with policies and guidelines

Qualifications for this Position
Doctor of Medicine degree or Osteopathic Medicine degree
Five years or more experience in a leadership role
Board certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
Licensed or eligible for licensure in California
Advanced degree (MBA, MHA, MPH) and/or Certifications (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) strongly preferred
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills; ability to partner with clinicians, leadership, and staff
Superior clinical skills
Ability to motivate a team
Effective project management skills
Ability to successfully collaborate with diverse individuals and multiple locations
Strong competency in accounting and finance
Must possess excellent communication skills to develop strong relationships with patients, including sensitivity to cultural and linguistic differences

Clinical Component
Join well-established outpatient-only practices in highly desirable communities, including Petaluma, Larkspur, Mill Valley, Novato, and Sausalito
Establish a patient panel seeing 18-20 patients per day
Average 18-20 hours of patient care per week
Epic electronic heath records utilized
Hospitalist program in place at Group Health Medical Center and Hospital

About our Medical Group
We empower our providers to practice medicine the way it was meant to be putting patients first. We are on a mission to create a culture of providers who enjoy collegiality and collaboration, and share our commitment to providing world class care, clinical excellence, and exceptional patient experience. We offer a supportive environment, an exceptional staff, and beautiful locations in the heart of Marin, Napa, and Sonoma counties. We have a strategic alliance with other Health System, providing advanced care and special programs at our Medical Center and all of the Groups Medical Network clinics.

The North Bay: The Perfect Place To Live And Work
More than just a place, the North Bay is a state of mind. One that lives in all of us who love the land and the lifestyle available right out the front door. As often as we can, we walk, run, hike, bike, swim, or paddle, taking in the natural beauty of all that surrounds us. And somewhere between the beaches, the bay, Mt. Tamalpais, and the redwood forests, we find balance, energy, and inspiration. Put simply, the North Bay is transformative and healing. Its a beautiful place you can call home. You can choose to live in San Francisco, Marin, or Sonoma County!

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