Site Medical Director - Howard Brown

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.
• Contribute to groundbreaking health initiatives and research.
• Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance with two PPO plans and an HMO plan.
• 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

What you can expect:

A Site Medical Director provides clinical and administrative leadership to Howard Brown Health Center and 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.

A Site Medical Director is a licensed professional prepared in a specialty residency program that manages actual and potential health problems based on the specialty area. The health conditions include common, complex, or advanced diseases needing intensive medical supervision of the prescribed treatment plan. A Site Medical Director practices independently and interdependently by collaborating with advanced practice clinicians, community health nurses, and other health care providers. This role is ultimately responsible for delivering medical care within the legal parameters established by the Illinois Medical Practice Act and also provides direct patient care. As a Physician, the Site Medical Director delivers quality primary health care services to special populations, emphasizing the prevention and treatment of disease.

How you will make an impact:

Clinical and administrative leadership duties:

• Measures and monitors the quality of patient care services in Primary Care Services at the assigned clinical location.
• Directly supervises Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Advanced Practice Nurses practicing at the site.
• Measures and monitors clinical productivity of provider staff.
• Develops productivity standards along with the Chief Medical Officer and reports regularly on performance relative to standards set by HBHC.
• Collaborates with the Integrated Health Care team in program planning, monitoring, and evaluating primary health care services.
• Provides direct care for patients at the site for 28 clinical contact hours and 12 administrative hours per week.
• Attends and participates in the Medical Leadership weekly meetings and other leadership meetings as required.
• Facilitates entry of the patient into the health care system.
• Provides coordinated, continuous, and culturally competent primary health care to clients.
• Prescribes a variety of treatment modalities to meet health and illness needs.
• Meets provider productivity standards.
• Collaborates with advanced practice nurses and community health nurses.
• Manages and evaluates the care plan, process, and outcome.
• Provides clinical supervision over the medical care delivered by advanced practice nurses.
• Coordinates services with other team members.
• Ensures access and continuity of care.
• Collaborates with other multidisciplinary professionals and community agencies.
• Seeks community and professional outreach opportunities.
• Provides training and presentations on healthcare issues.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Develops medical and joint practice protocols.
• Evaluates care based on clinical standards.
• Ensures professional development and contributes to the professional growth of others.
• Maintains competence in clinical practice.
• Documents comprehensive, accurate and continual data on client records.
• Prepares appropriate program reports.
• Participates in periodic evaluative reviews and in-house and external staff training.
• Initiates requests for assistance or guidance from managers.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• A Medical Director provides supervision to Physicians, Mid-Level Providers, and other staff as needed for the assigned clinical site.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• 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.
• Successful completion of an approved program of residency training in family practice. Board certification in Family Practice is preferred.
• 3 years of clinical experience in one or more areas of medicine.
• 3 years of administrative or supervisory experience, preferably in an ambulatory setting.
• Documented experience in protocol development, evaluation, and implementation of clinical standards of care.
• Documented experience as a preceptor for new personnel.
• Documented experience as a consultant on special populations.
• Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

What you will bring to Howard Brown Health:

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

• Active Illinois Physician licensure, plus current DEA registration, Board certification in a specialty area.
• Knowledge of and ability to practice within the legal and ethical guidelines established by the Medical Practice Act.
• Ability to adhere to Patient-Centered Medical Home Standards.
• Ability to follow clinical practice standards.
• Knowledge of and ability to adhere to professional standards.
• Ability to adhere to collaborative practice principles.

ADA SPECIFICATIONS

(Physical demands that must be met to complete the essential functions of the job successfully)

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