Vice Chair for Operations - Network Department of Family Medicine - The University of Vermont Health Network

Network Department of Family Medicine Vice Chair for Operations
Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor

The Department of Family Medicine at The Larner College of Medicine (LCOM) at the University of Vermont (UVM) is seeking a Family Medicine Physician to fill the role of Network Vice Chair of Operations (VCO) in the Department of Family Medicine. This appointment will be at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level (1.0 FTE) in the Clinical Scholar Pathway. Advanced training in Health Care Systems, Finance, and Business are preferred (i.e. MBA, Masters in Health Care Administration).

The Network Department of Family Medicine at the University of Vermont is a leader in innovative care delivery. In primary care, we implemented a unified, network- wide transition from a traditional Fee for Service (FFS) model to a Risk Adjusted Panel, Population Health-based model of care. Implementation is almost complete, including an associated physician compensation model for FY25 based on Observed to Expected Risk-Adjusted Panel Size. We are leveraging centralized resources with our network partners in our Population Health Service Organization (PHSO) to work towards care gap closure, improving quality of care, and ultimately improving the health of the populations we serve. We are also leveraging digital tools, including implementation of AI-Assisted Ambient Note Writing technology, digital provider of the day models, and EHR- based digital tools to improve access to care. This is an exciting time to be at the University of Vermont in the Department of Family Medicine.

The Network Department of Family Medicine includes 4 Divisions: The Network Division of Dental Medicine, The Network Division of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, The Network Division of Urgent Care, and The Network Division of Primary Care Medical Homes (PCMH). While the Network Division Chiefs report directly to the chair, the VCO will oversee the clinical operations of all divisions with a focus on Network Integration and Project Management. The VCO will work closely with the Division Chiefs, the VP for the Network Department of Family Medicine, and the campus business directors of the 6 Network campus sites (UVM Medical Center (UVM MC), Porter Medical Center (PMC), Central Vermont Medical Center (CVMC), Elizabethtown Hospital (Etown), Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH), and Alice Hyde Medical Center (AHMC)).

The VCO will have 50% clinical effort (approximately 4 sessions per week) in the Primary Care Medical Home within the Department of Family Medicine at our Family Medicine- Milton clinical site, the home of our robust, full scope Family Medicine Residency Program. The VCO will be provided with nonclinical time allocation (50% FTE) to achieve the roles and responsibilities across the following domains: 1) Assist the Chair in all UVMHN, UVMMG, and Department of FM strategic priorities and initiatives. 2) Lead Physician Recruitment and HR oversight across the network for all divisions, 3) Support Clinical Operations and Network Department Project Management, 4) Develop Network Operational Budget and DFM Compensation Model Annually with the Chair, the Network Department Operations Team, and Financial Specialists, 5) Provide oversight of financial performance of the integrated department, 6) Provide Network Department of Family Medicine Quality oversight, and 7) Act as the Department Liaison to the Population Health Service Organization (PHSO) and Network High Value Care (HCV) team.

The VCO will join a robust senior leadership team in the Network Department of Family Medicine and support the academic mission of the department through the lens of Clinical Affairs and Operations. The Network VCO will serve as a Network Position. The position will report directly to the Chair and will support the Chair. Direct reports include the Network Department Quality Lead and the Network Department Lead Informaticist.

At least 5 years leadership experience in Clinical Affairs/Operations is recommended. Current Physician Site Leaders, Clinical Leaders, and Vice Chairs for Clinical Affairs or Operations are encouraged to apply. Business and Health Care Administration advanced training preferred. Candidates with experience in senior DFM operational leadership, Matrixed Health Network leadership, and interdepartmental collaborative engagement are preferred.

The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service. Applicants are requested to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal. The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law. The University encourages applications from all individuals who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution.