Find a balance with patient care, administrative time and family time!The Medical Director defines the structure and scope of the health centers clinical program, provides leadership and supervision to physician and mid-level providers, leads quality improvement activities to assure the provision of quality care to all users of the health center, and provides ambulatory and primary care for patients; ensures patients receive health care of the highest quality while resources are utilized in the most cost-effective manner.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:1.

Provides direct patient care.2. Provides leadership and oversight of the delivery of medical care by clinical staff through direct supervision and audits; serves as a mentor and manages the resolution of practice-related problems.3. Participates in the recruitment and selection process of medical providers and provides regular performance reviews and feedback.4.

Assists in the achievement of productivity standards and provides leadership within the health care team to achieve those standards; establishes standards of care and maintains medical policies and guidelines for the health center; updates clinical guidelines, protocols and procedures and works to ensure that they are adhered to.5. Evaluates community health and environmental needs by reviewing statistical data and contact with area residents.6. Develops a quality assurance plan, arranges for audits, recommends corrective action, and implements and oversees approved plans.7.

Represents the health center at appropriate clinical and public health meetings.8. Conducts Peer Review regularly and provides any corrective action plans, as indicated. Sets standards for evidence-based care.9.

Works collaboratively with the Practice Manager to set the agenda and to facilitate our monthly provider meeting.10. Participates in meetings of the organization such at quality, compliance, and management meetings as assigned.Comments:FQHCs serve everyone, regardless of ability to pay.

Health care that comes first, before money. That is the FQHC difference difference. And Bucksport Regional Health Center has a rare and excellent opportunity for a physician driven to provide the highest quality care in a warm, friendly atmosphere.

We are recruiting a Medical Director to oversee the structure and scope of our clinical program, provide leadership/supervision to physician and mid-level providers, lead quality improvement activities and provide ambulatory/primary care for our patients for our two sites (Ellsworth and Bucksport)