Are you looking for a Life-long Career?
Lovelace is hiring a Medical Director for its growing
Medical Group.
Summary:The medical director (MeD) is responsible for medical supervision and overall
regulation of all medical facets that may affect Lovelace Medical Group. The MeD general duties
include overseeing clinical compliance, the quality of patient care, and the education of the
providers in the clinics within the MeD’s purview.The MeD works with management to coordinate
various interdisciplinary teams to execute the clinic's policies, systems and performances, and must
be deeply involved in the regulation and implementation of Lovelace Health system; The MeD ensures
an adequate environment for the professional well-being of the providers while demonstrating
exemplary behavior, cultivating respect, fairness, integrity, responsibility, and promoting the
spirit of trust and professionalism in the organization.Responsibilities and duties:Oversee Clinical
Compliance•Ensure quality patient care and fiscal compliance by confirming that the facility/ies is
in compliance with state and federal regulations.•Collaborate with the medical board to update,
amend, and replace medical policies.•Provide clinical oversight to ancillary services such as
radiology, lab, pharmacy, •Represent clinical specialty in issues such as risk, HIPPA, and strategic
management.Maintain Quality of Patient Care•Provide high-quality customer service to the diversity
of patients. Intervene and mediate in difficult situations involving patients.•Direct a team of
physicians and ensure that workforce is complying with Ardent and LMG standards in providing
care.•Create work groups and participate in leadership committees that are designed to improve
patient care.Educate Medical Personnel•Maintain the professional development of other medical
personnel at the facility/ies through clinical practices.•Work directly with providers to educate
them on our care process and determine what can be done to improve overall care quality.Provider
Engagement•Facilitate and plan the agenda for All Provider meetings, round with providers, and
conduct peer mentoring to reinforce provider engagement.•Assist providers in meeting financial,
coding, quality, risk, and patient satisfaction goals.•Collaborate with the clinic director or human
resources on issues related to conflict resolution, disciplinary issues, recruitment and
retention.•Act as the clinical ambassador for provider onboarding and departure.Healthcare System
Development•Remain apprised of the needs of the healthcare system as they relate to Specialty
(growth, emergency preparedness, development of new initiatives).•Work with specialty and
hospitalists groups to reinforce beneficial medical group relationships.•Serve as Specialty voting
member for Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.•Work with CMO, COO, and CFO as well as Directors and
Managers to facilitate contracting and compensation.Professional Requirements Medical degree with
board certification and valid license to practice medicine •5 years of clinical medicine
experience.•3 years of medical management experience or administrative role are
preferred.•Proficient with computers, web-based programs and electronic medical records •Knowledge
of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and
treatment in area of expertise.•Comprehensive knowledge of modern principles and techniques of
general medicine and public health, as traditionally practiced.•Knowledge of legal and ethical
standards for the delivery of medical care.•Knowledge of accreditation and certification
requirements and standards.•Willing to travel between clinics.Additional skills and
abilities•Three-dimensional, broad mind, thinking globally and applying locally in order to improve
medical practice even when some tools are not always available in a good but less than perfect
medical domain.•Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively
with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse ecosystem.•Effective verbal and written
communication skills.•Ability to study and understand KPIs as they apply to providers.•Ability to
interact with students, providers and staff in a team environment.•Ability to supervise, advise, and
train clinical professionals in area of expertise.•Ability to develop and present educational
programs and/or workshops.You're going to Love Lovelace
OUR PURPOSE: is caring for people, our
patients, their families and one another OUR MISSION: To serve our communities with compassion and
respect as we promote their health and well-being.
Contact information:Physician recruitment
Department:Â Delilah Garcia (505) 595-4093 or delilah.garcia@lovelacecom or
[email protected] Â
Lovelace is a drug-free employer with smoke-free campuses AA/ EOE
/VET /disabledÂ
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Additional Information:
- Specialty: Family Medicine
- Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102
- Contact: Scott Brower (Provider Sourcing Specialist)
About the Company:
Lovelace Health System is comprised of Lovelace Medical Center, Heart Hospital of New Mexico at
Lovelace Medical Center, New Mexico Heart Institute, Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital, Lovelace
Women's Hospital, Lovelace Westside Hospital, Lovelace Regional Hospital, and Lovelace Medical
Group.
Lovelace Health System continues to make significant investments in new services and
technologies. And, investing in your health means serving you and your loved ones with quality,
compassionate care. That’s why we continue to support and give back to the community through
donations, volunteer time and our taxes. We also provide more than 3,600 fellow New Mexicans with
jobs, making Lovelace Health System one of the largest employers in the state. Lovelace is proud to
be the best place to care and be cared for.