Primary Care Practice Medical Director- Brigham Physician Group, Chestnut Hill Practice

Primary Care Practice Medical Director- Brigham Physician Group- Chestnut Hill Practice

Join us in redefining Primary Care and making a meaningful impact on diverse communities.

Brigham and Women's Primary Care - where patient-centric practice meets innovation is seeking a Medical Director, trained in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine (Board Certified/Board Eligible) to oversee the patient care, clinical staff, and operational aspects of our Brigham Physician Group, BPG - Chestnut Hill adult primary care practice. As part of the Brigham and Women's Primary Care Center of Excellence, you'll collaborate with a team of esteemed clinicians and have the opportunity to collaborate with world-class specialists from Brigham and Women's Hospital. We are dedicated to leveraging an innovative clinical model and optimizing its implementation. Located at Brigham and Women's Health Care Center in Chestnut Hill, the internal medicine physician group provides health screening, comprehensive diagnostic work-ups, treatment and long-term care. Outpatient laboratory, radiology and specialty services are available on site.

The Medical Director will have a meaningful understanding of, commitment to, and provide leadership around, patient centeredness, team-based care, and health equity. Reporting to the Regional Medical Director the Primary Care Practice Medical Director is responsible for the oversight of all aspects of patient care within the practice. Co-leading the practice with a practice manager and nurse manager and overseeing the clinical work of all the clinicians within the practice, working in partnership with the Department of Medicine residency leadership to ensure the fulfillment of the objectives of the educational program. They also work with the Practice Manager to ensure appropriate staffing to support the clinical needs of the patients. In collaboration with Regional Leadership and Practice Leadership, the Medical Director is responsible for meeting quality, cost, efficiency, outcome, and patient engagement metrics as well as upholding the Primary Care Policies. They will participate in Primary Care leadership meetings and committees as requested.

The responsibilities of the Primary Care Practice Medical Director include hiring and managing clinicians, ensuring quality metrics are met, and fostering a patient-centered, team-based care environment. Collaborating with the Department of Medicine residency leadership to ensure the fulfillment of the objectives of the educational program. The role involves cooperating with various stakeholders, participating in leadership meetings, and supervising staff involved in medical education and clinic operations. Key duties encompass performance evaluations, process improvement, staff mentoring, and participation in primary care committees. Collaborate with the Practice Manager and Nurse Manager in hiring and evaluating non-provider staff. The right candidate will cultivate an inclusive team environment, leveraging each member's skills. Providing resources for team-based care advancement and quality improvement. Supporting, coaching, and ensuring providers meet established performance targets.

Diversity and inclusivity are at the core of our values. We are dedicated to serving a diverse patient community and fostering diversity among our faculty and staff. Our clinics operate within a supportive, team-based model centered around the patient, delivering care that's collaborative, and culturally sensitive. Brigham Health Primary Care is committed to racial justice by building and active enforcement of policies, practices, attitudes, and actions that produce equitable access, treatment, and outcomes for all people. Our clinics are grounded in team-based, patient and family-centered care. We partner with communities to seek health and wellness, working to eliminate healthcare inequities with an expanded care team that includes behavioral health, social workers, nurses, population health coordinators, patient navigators, community health workers, community resource specialists, high-risk RN case management, and support for virtual visits.

As a Brigham and Women's Primary Care Physician, you'll experience:

- Opportunities for research and academic engagement.

- Ongoing professional and developmental support to foster growth.

- Reasonable panel sizes and session expectations, ensuring quality patient care.

- Collaborative, team-based care, working alongside dedicated professionals.

- Seamless integration with EPIC and access to the extensive Mass General Brigham network.

- A competitive salary with a structured 3-year ramp-up period and sign-on bonuses for those that qualify.

- A unique value-based compensation plan emphasizing patient-centric care over RVU metrics.

- Comprehensive benefits package covering health, dental, time off, CME allowance, and robust retirement plans.

Qualifications

Qualifications for the Medical Director role:

- Medical Doctor (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.).

- Board Certified or Board Eligible Internal Medicine Physician.

- Full license to practice medicine in Massachusetts including MCSR and DEA.

- Excellent communication skills and time management.

- Ability to lead, motivate, and inspire a team, guiding them towards common goals.

- Clear, effective communication with diverse stakeholders.

- Dedication to maintaining high standards of care and continuous improvement in patient outcomes.

Brigham and Women's Hospital is a founding member of Mass General Brigham and a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School. With nearly 1,000 inpatient beds, approximately 50,000 inpatient stays, and over 2.6 million outpatient encounters annually, clinicians across the Brigham provide compassionate, high-quality care in virtually every medical and surgical specialty to patients locally, regionally, nationally, and around the world. At Brigham and Women's Hospital, our primary care physicians deliver exceptional care with passion and purpose. Our growing network of primary care practices in eastern Massachusetts is testimony to Brigham and Women's commitment to primary care as a critical component of managing populations, and our dedication to providing the best experience and health outcomes for our patients External BWH Primary Care provides comprehensive adult medical care for over 200,000 patients across our fifteen primary care practices throughout the greater Boston area.

Appointment at the Harvard Medical School

Depending upon the position, there may be opportunities to teach residents and medical students. All Harvard Medical School Faculty appointments require at least 50 hours of teaching per academic year. Harvard Medical School faculty appointment is not a requirement of this position. Appointment at the Harvard Medical School will be commensurate with experience, training and achievements in addition to teaching activities.

Brigham and Women's and the Department of Medicine are committed to ensuring our diverse community feels welcome, cared for, and valued. Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff and patients, and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law. Women and underrepresented in medicine (URIM) candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

To learn more about this opportunity interested candidates should submit a CV to:

Carolina Mallea

Sr. Physician Recruiter

Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston, MA

Email: CMallea@bwh.harvard.edu

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law. Women and underrepresented in medicine (URIM) candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.