Site Medical Director

Howard Brown Health is a nationally recognized leader in LGBTQ+ health and wellness. Our commitment to inclusive and affirming care has made us a cornerstone of the Chicago community. At Howard Brown, we believe in providing holistic, patient-centered care that empowers individuals and enriches lives.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to health equity and social justice. Work in a supportive, inclusive, and culturally competent environment. Access to continuous learning opportunities and professional development. Comprehensive benefits package. Contribute to groundbreaking health initiatives and research.

Benefits

Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance with two PPO plans and an HMO plan. BCBS HMO, PPO, and PPO Select Plans BCBS Dental BCBS Vision Paid Time Off: 3-weeks paid vacation and 1-week of personal time 12 accrued sick days per year 10 paid holidays, including Juneteenth PTO Exchange allows employees to turn unused PTO into liquid assets 401k program with up to 5% employer match after 90 days Employer-paid basic life insurance valued at one times the annual salary Voluntary Life and AD&D, and Short-term and Long-term disability Pre-tax commuter and parking benefit account Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Forgiveness Programs; NHSC & PSLF Employee Assistance Program with 5 employer-paid counseling sessions 50% off at Brown Elephant Resale Shops and discounts at local businesses

SALARY The position range is $223,944 annual - $280,216 annual, based on experience and qualifications.

Site Medical Director

The Site Medical Director provides clinical administrative leadership to Howard Brown Health Center. In this role, the Site Medical Director is responsible for the quality of care provided to participants in Primary Care at the assigned site, and for the clinical productivity of the medical provider clinical site staff.

Responsibilities

As clinical administrative leader:

• Measures and monitors quality of patient care services in Primary Care Services at the assigned clinical location, primarily the care offered by HBHC providers, including Physicians, Advanced Practice Nurses, and Physician Assistants.
• Directly supervises Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Advanced Practice Nurses practicing at the site.
• Measures and monitors clinical productivity of provider staff, including Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Advanced Practice Nurses.
• Collaborates with the Integrated Health Care team in program planning, monitoring, and evaluation of primary health care services including implementation of Patient Centered Medical Home and Meaningful Use at the clinical site and clinical quality initiatives.

As Physician:

• Facilitates entry of the patient into the health care system, either at the HBHC main clinic site, homes, or community shelters, or the hospitals where the Medical Director has admitting privileges.
• Provides coordinated, continuous, and culturally competent primary health care to clients that span the health continuum through mutual goal setting and planning delivery of care.
• Prescribes a variety of treatment modalities to meet health and illness needs.
• Meets provider productivity standard, including but not limited to number of visits per week.
• Collaborates with advanced practice nurses and community health nurses to assure that health teaching and counseling is provided.
• Will follow role assignments that are in alignment with the Patient Centered Medical Home Standards, and participate in all Patient Centered Medical Home efforts.

Requirements

• Education and/or Experience: Graduation from a college or university accredited by the American Medical Association with a Doctor of Medicine degree or accredited by the American Osteopathic Association with a doctor of Osteopathy degree.
• Three years of clinical experience in one or more areas of medicine, three years of administrative or supervisory experience, preferably in an ambulatory setting.
• Documented experience in protocol development, evaluation, and implementation of clinical standards of care based on the quality improvement process.
• Documented experience as a preceptor for new personnel.
• Documented experience as a consultant on special populations to health care providers and community agencies.
• Experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, patients, and the general public.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

• Active Illinois Physician licensure, plus current DEA registration.
• Board certification in a specialty area (must be completed within two years of employment).
• Documentation of a Medical Degree from an accredited school of Medicine.
• Documentation of residency completion in a specialty area from an accredited residency program.
• Physician National Data Bank verification of legal claims history.

ADA Specifications

• Requires ability to speak audibly and listen actively.
• Requires ability to use computers, telephones, and other office equipment.
• Requires ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• May require occasional bending and lifting up to 25 pounds.
• May require periodic travel.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees at Howard Brown are made in a non-discriminatory manner, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, age, FMLA status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state, or local statutes.