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 our clinics alongside provider colleagues at 80% clinical time and 20% administrative time; 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; Follow direction from regional leadership; Cascade organizational information to care team members and escalate concerns; Help coordinate and lead onboarding of new providers; Model excellent medical care, implementation of the care model, and success in metrics; Support consistent OSH care model implementation; Ensure medical care is appropriate evidence-based care; Understand, teach, and implement Oak Street's clinical guidelines; Support care teams to provide high-quality preventative care; Educate providers in implementation of the value based full risk model; Assess and address root causes when center metric goals are not reached; Create and maintain a culture of coaching up and growth; Listen to feedback from care team members and address concerns; Conduct performance reviews and discuss provider goals; Acknowledge and celebrate successes; Support a positive, Oaky culture of joy in practice; Other duties as assigned

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

Affordable medical plan options; 401(k) plan including matching company contributions; employee stock purchase plan; no-cost programs including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs; confidential counseling and financial coaching; paid time off; flexible work schedules; family leave; dependent care resources; colleague assistance programs; tuition assistance; retiree medical access