Ambulatory Market Medical Director - Ukiah, CA - Adventist Health : Job Details

Adventist Health Ukiah Valley is seeking an experienced primary care physician to join our team as the Ambulatory Market Medical Director in stunning Mendocino County. This is a rare opportunity to work near the redwoods and the Northern California coastline, within driving distance of San Francisco.This is an ideal administrative & outpatient clinical position for someone interested in working with an outstanding multi-specialty team, including family medicine physicians and residents through collaboration with our Rural Family Medicine residency program Adventist Health Ukiah Valley (ahfamilyresidency.org) in Ukiah, CA.This represents an outstanding opportunity to work in a supportive and compassionate environment, as a member of an organization dedicated to providing you with the necessary resources to succeed. This position would require both a patient schedule as well as administrative duties in a 50/50 split.Essential Duties1. In partnership, the incoming MMD (Market Medical Director) and DOO (Director of Operations) are responsible for: Ensuring Adventist Health's culture (mission, vision, and values) permeates and guides all aspects of assigned clinics.2. Building internal organizational relationships with key individuals (employed physicians, aligned physicians, referring physicians, extenders, executives, and clinic employees) for the expressed purpose of driving organizational strategy and related goals.3. Implementing the system and market strategy and related goals that support the effective and efficient delivery of quality care and financial sustainability.4. The overall performance of assigned clinics. This includes utilizing standard methods, mechanisms and systems for monitoring and evaluating business performance.5. Implementing the appropriate policies, procedures, and systems to support the regions provider retention efforts.6. Leadership Responsibilities: Excellent at team building and motivating people. Motivates clinic medical leadership, extenders, and clinic leadership to perform and achieve goals. Skilled at accomplishing goals through others. Comfortable allowing the team to take credit for business accomplishments.7. In consultation with the DOO and HR, oversees hiring and disciplinary process for physicians and extenders. When necessary, defines appropriate disciplinary action and administrates actions within AHPS policies and procedures.8. Evaluates performance, implements rounding and accountability reviews, identifies opportunities for performance improvement, and defines plans for performance goal achievement as outlined within AHPS performance evaluation policies.9. Proficient at being a teacher, mentor, and coach. Provides support to clinic medical leadership, as appropriate.10. Conducts monthly provider meetings and monthly Practice Operations Committee meetings with the assistance of the DOO.11. Supports, promotes, and exemplifies Adventist Heath's mission and values.12. Travel, as necessary, to assigned clinics and occasionally to system office in Roseville, CA.Qualifications1. Education: Completion of a recognized course of study to be lawfully licensed. Master's Degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Health Care Management, or related field preferred. M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical school and successful completion of residency program.2. Experience: Three to five years of management experience required. Minimum of five years practicing medicine.3. License/Certification: Must be board certified in related field (Family Medicine or Internal Medicine), California licensed or eligible and meet the hospital's medical staff credentialing standards.4. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required: Ability to provide leadership. Demonstrated capability to interface and maintain effective relationships with all departments and employees in a team-oriented environment. Knowledge of human resources and finance/accounting activities, policies, and procedures. Within a structured timeframe, has the ability to respond to leadership demands effectively and quickly in a pro-active manner. Knowledge and ability to make decisions independently with discretion and thoughtfulness.Wage Scale: $271,775 - $328,609Apply to learn more about our total compensation* and benefits!*Total compensation may vary based on additional services, including call coverage, administrative services, performance bonus, etc.AHMG is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.Employed Model: Adventist Health Medical Group (AHMG)* Annual Medical Director Salary* Outpatient Primary Care 1-year Guarantee* Starting Bonus* Market Director Incentive Bonus* Annual Metric Bonus* Relocation Reimbursement* Medical, Dental, Vision* Malpractice coverage* Vacation/Sick Time/Holidays* CME allowance* 401(k) RetirementMendocino County is located in beautiful Northern CA and includes coastline, forest, and charming towns. From the beach, hiking trails, wineries, cultural centers and museums, and superb local eats, there is a little something for everyone! Mendocino County is centrally located between San Francisco and the Oregon border.Since 1928, Adventist Health has not wavered in its passion to provide an environment of compassion and caring for those in need of health, wholeness, and hope. With more than 26 clinics in neighborhoods extending from Fort Bragg to Willits and Ukiah and as far South as Lakeport, our team of 1,100 associates are united by a passion to inspire health, wholeness, and hope for every patient we serve.About the Medical Center:Adventist Health Ukiah Valley (AHUV) is part of the North Coast Network of Adventist Health, which includes two acute care facilities, three critical access medical centers and a center for behavioral health. AHUV is a faith- based, not- for- profit health and wellbeing organization located in the county seat of Mendocino County, operated as a 49- bed hospital with 735 associates, 167 medical staff members and 18 affiliated clinics offering both specialty and primary care services to Mendocino County and surrounding Lake County communities. Our new emergency department operates with a physician on duty 24- hours a day and is designated as a level IV trauma center. Medical Services include Emergency Services, Family Birth Center, Inpatient Medical Care, Intensive Care Unit, Lab Services, Medical Imaging, Outpatient Laboratory, Outpatient Rehabilitation, Pharmacy, and Surgical Services. Medical Offices include Behavioral Health, Cardiology, Cancer Care, Family Medicine, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, Pain Management, Pediatrics, Pulmonology, Rheumatology, Sports Medicine, Urology, Women's Health (OB/GYN), and Wound Care.Community Overview:Nestled in the Ukiah Valley, Ukiah is a mid-sized town surrounded by vineyards, pear orchards and redwood-covered hills. Ukiah's strong sense of community is clearly present in its numerous town celebrations, festivals, and events, including the Ukiah Country PumpkinFest, which celebrates Ukiah's rich agricultural tradition each October. All sorts of recreational opportunities can be found at Lake Mendocino, just five miles from Ukiah, with over 100 family picnic sites, boat launching ramps, fishing, a swimming beach, hiking trails and much more. For entertainment,