Associate Medical Director, Adult Medicine (NP or PA)

The Associate Medical Director, Adult Medicine is an essential member of the TVHC team. By leading and empowering team members in the delivery of high quality, accessible, and equitable care, we are able to collaboratively improve the health and well-being of our communities. Under the direct supervision of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), the Associate Medical Director is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of care services.

This position combines direct service with hands-on administrative responsibilities in support of all Clinical programs. Working as a collaborative partner with the Chief Medical Officer, the incumbent provides analysis and recommendations for improvement within the department. In addition, the position works internally to represent the programs/projects for the effective integration of multidisciplinary patient/client services across multiple departments. Based on the discretion of the Chief Medical Officer, the Associate Medical Director may represent the Clinic to external stakeholders acting as a liaison for TVHC.

The schedule includes:

• 1 day of clinical leadership providing department and personnel oversight
• 4 days providing clinical care to patients

Compensation:

NP/PA: $144,331.20 - $157,726.40, with an additional $20,000 per year leadership stipend.

TVHC offers compensation ranges that are determined by a thorough market-based analysis and are fully disclosed in accordance with California law. The pay for a selected candidate is determined by a variety of factors to ensure fair and equitable compensation. These factors include the candidate's experience, education, skills, training, licensure, certifications, and the specific scope of the role. We are committed to providing a competitive compensation package that extends beyond base salary, designed to support the health, wealth, and career development of our employees.

Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center is a non-profit community health center that is dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of our community by providing accessible, high quality care by integrating primary care, dental care, WIC support, mental health counseling, community health education and more.

Responsibilities:

• Manages administrative responsibilities such as effective integration and coordination of the clinical services department; scheduling and conducting departmental staff meetings, orienting, and mentoring new providers; ensuring clinical staff is updated and/or trained to standards
• Utilizes department and individual-specific data and dashboards to guide operational and clinical excellence
• Supervises, mentors, coaches, and develops clinicians utilizing qualitative and quantitative data
• Develops educational programming and support as assigned
• Participates in the recruitment, hiring, corrective action counseling and terminations as needed
• Responsible for peer review process and performance review for direct reports.
• Supports the Physicians and NP/PA/CNM’s in the accurate and timely completion of documentation and follow-up tasks
• Assumes clinical responsibility in conjunction with the Chief Medical Officer. Provides regular, ongoing, and special reporting in functional areas. Facilitates monthly department meeting in support and alignment with the mission, vision and values of the organization
• Fosters an environment that promotes TVHC’s Quality Initiatives and supports removing barriers to achieving quality in medical care. Promotes a positive working culture and actively engages in constructive problem solving. This includes the development of clinical pathways to reduce unwarranted practice variation
• Performs health assessments, including a thorough history and physical examination, ordering or performing certain diagnostic tests, medication orders, evaluation of the psychosocial and family aspects of the situation sufficient to make a general health assessment, and diagnose the nature of common acute and chronic conditions, and any necessary follow-up care.
• Provides direct clinical medical services in the area of board certified (or board eligible) medical specialty in accordance with the highest applicable standards of medical and professional practice and in full accordance with health center protocols, policies and Job Description, Associate Medical Director.
• Provides leadership, vision, and direction of the department, including assisting in formulation and/or revision of medical program/clinical services policies and protocols.
• Assist in the design, implementation, and evaluation of TVHC’s clinical programs. Assist in planning and supervising new technologies and programs. Works collaboratively with other departments for the successful integration of services as appropriate.