Center Medical Director

The purpose of the Center Medical Director role at Oak Street Health is to lead the clinical team at their center in providing the best patient care and a great place to work in order to keep patients happy, healthy and out of the hospital. The Medical Director will practice primary care in our clinics alongside their provider colleagues at 80% clinical time and 20% administrative time. The CMD will have mission-critical leadership responsibilities, which include setting an example for how thoughtful primary care is practiced, serving as a formal mentor, coach, and advisor to providers in Oak Street clinics, and participating in critical organizational-wide strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

Lead the clinical team at their center in providing the best patient care and a great place to work; Practice primary care in the clinics alongside provider colleagues at 80% clinical time and 20% administrative time; Set an example for thoughtful primary care and serve as a formal mentor, coach, and advisor to providers; Participate in critical organizational-wide strategic initiatives; Work in collaboration with the Practice Manager and Outreach Manager/Director to achieve organizational objectives; Drive implementation of OSH strategic initiatives; Help coordinate and lead the onboarding of new providers; Model excellent medical care, implementation of the care model, and success in metrics; Support consistent care model implementation through daily huddles, patient care planning, admission prevention, and clinical documentation workflows; Ensure medical care provided is evidence-based and keeps patients healthy and out of the hospital; Teach and implement Oak Street's clinical guidelines; Educate providers in the value based full risk model of care; Conduct performance reviews and help develop provider goals and plans; Acknowledge and celebrate successes of care team members; Support a positive culture of joy in practice

Requirements

M.D., D.O., or A.P.N or P.A. graduates; Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine required for M.D. or D.O.; Board certification in Family, Adult, or Gerontology for A.P.N.; Experience in clinical leadership roles, leading and coaching providers to be the best they can be for their patients and their colleagues; Experience using a metrics-driven approach to the provision of medical care and/or quality projects; Passionate about their work and motivated to be a part of a fast growing organization; Aware of their leadership skills and potential for impact and eager to share those with a fast-growing, energetic team on the leading edge of healthcare innovation; Commitment to older adults and to low-income patients; Comfort with ambiguity and a love for problem solving; Ability to remain calm in the midst of the storm, guiding others to smart, effective solutions; US work authorization

Nice to have

5+ years of experience in outpatient practice preferred; Fellowship training in Geriatrics, other professional degrees (e.g., M.B.A., J.D., M.P.H.), and prior executive roles welcomed but not required

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage; Paid time off; Retirement savings options; Wellness programs; Other resources, based on eligibility