Primary Care Medical Director Opening in Little Rock, ARLocated in Little Rock, ARFull Time; PermanentEmployedQualifications:The Primary Care Medical Director (PCMD) should be a physician with board certification in a primary care discipline and have > 10 years experience in clinical practice and significant experience in an organization leadership or managerial roleA master's degree in business or health administration, or public health is not required but would bring a management acumen to the roleOther background experience in medical informatics, quality improvement and patient safety, population health, or value-based care would also be highly beneficial. Responsibilities:Primary oversight of clinical practice of the primary care practice. Direct interaction and partnership with the Health System Population Health Service Organization providing oversight and implementation of value based care contracts and delivery of care. There will be the option to be engaged in clinical practice 5-20% of the time, based on desire and interest. Annual or semiannual visits to attend business meetings of each primary care practice to deliver information, address problems, and receive feedback with a focus on value based care and other initiatives. Direct engagement is key. Oversee the development and maintenance of a quality improvement process for each primary care practice and all providers. Lead the effort to evaluate each clinic for opportunities and needs for growth to add providers. Lead the effort to evaluate the potential need for development of new clinics in new locations. Lead the effort to develop and open new primary care clinic sites. Review and ensure compliant billing practices and documentation are maintained in all clinics by all providers. Oversee and ensure proper duties of APPs and working relationships within the primary care clinics with a primary goal that they receive proper oversight from physicians and proceed to function primarily as independent providers. Participate directly in the provider workforce planning and recruitment. Participate directly in the planning and delivery of provider onboarding. Work directly with Directors of Practice Operation who oversee Primary Care Clinics including Rural Health Clinics. Assist in creating an organization designed to support and maintain delivery of the highest quality care. Little Rock, AR:The Little Rock/North Little Rock metropolitan population is approximately 950,000 with a service draw area of over 1,000,000Located in Central Arkansas with access to many outdoor activities as well as cultural experiencesEasy to understand why Arkansas is called the Natural State from the many rivers, lakes, parks, hiking trails and camping sites readily available and in close proximityLittle Rock boasts the Little Rock Zoo, Arkansas Arts Center, Arkansas Symphony, The Repertory Theater and The William J. Clinton Presidential Library, to name a few
