Medical Director of Ambulatory Care - Tal Healthcare

Our client, a respected community hospital serving one of New York City's most culturally diverse areas, is seeking a Director of Ambulatory Care to lead their Adult Ambulatory Care Department. This essential role combines operational and medical leadership to ensure high-quality, efficient, and compassionate care. The Director will oversee a skilled team, driving quality improvement, setting department standards, and working closely with administration to advance the hospital's mission. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead a dedicated team in a community-focused setting, providing comprehensive care to a diverse patient population. This role is ideal for a physician-leader passionate about making an impact in a hospital environment that values cultural sensitivity, teamwork, and continuous improvement in patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Department Leadership: Manage all aspects of the Ambulatory Care Department, ensuring quality patient care, productivity, and satisfaction.
• Quality Assurance: Lead initiatives to enhance quality of care, safety standards, and patient experience through ongoing improvement efforts.
• Staffing & Development: Identify and fulfill clinical staffing needs; recruit, mentor, and foster career growth for physicians in the department.
• Operational Excellence: Develop and implement policies to optimize care delivery, productivity, documentation, and population health management.
• Physician Engagement: Conduct regular meetings with practice physicians, set performance expectations, and promote best practices aligned with hospital goals.
• Risk & Compliance Management: Handle patient complaints, grievances, and ensure physician fitness for duty, promoting a positive patient experience.
• Educational Leadership: Champion educational initiatives within the practice and support ongoing physician education.
• Strategic Initiatives: Act as the primary advocate for practice-related strategic projects, supporting organizational goals.
• Collaboration: Serve as a key liaison between Ambulatory Care staff and other departments, fostering effective teamwork and communication.

Qualifications:

• Medical Degree required with New York State Medical License
• Master’s degree in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or Business (MPH, MHA, MBA, or MS) preferred
• Residency-trained and Board Certified in internal medicine or family medicine
• Prior leadership experience in academic medical centers or public health systems is highly valued
• Exceptional leadership, organizational, and project management skills
• High-level interpersonal skills for collaboration with diverse hospital staff and external stakeholders
• Positive, supportive, and resilient under pressure

Salary: The posted range is not a guarantee. The actual salary will be based on qualifications, experience, and education and could fall outside of this range. Contact us for more information. 
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