Senior Medical Director, Primary Care at University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation in Madison, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Senior Medical Director, Primary Care to:

• Ensure the highest levels of quality care throughout ambulatory care


• Provide clinical oversight to more than 300 providers caring for over 290,000 medically homed patients in our 36 primary care clinics.  


• Integrate clinical services and medical practice across the UW Health primary care system of care.

Education:

Minimum – Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.).

Preferred – Master of Medical Management, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or equivalent.

Work Experience:

Minimum –

• Five years of progressively responsible experience as a practicing physician.


• Prior experience leading quality improvement in a clinical setting.

Preferred –

• Work experience in a multi-hospital system or integrated delivery system.


• Broad based knowledge of the full scope of operations in an accredited academic medical center or primary teaching hospital of comparable size and scope to UW Health.


• Additional experience in a leadership role in inpatient/operative care or a physician practice.

Licenses and Certifications:

Minimum –

• Board certification from an appropriate medical board recognized by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).


• Current license or the qualifications to obtain a license to practice medicine as granted by the State of Wisconsin.

Medical Specialty Required for this role (if applicable):

Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatrics preferred.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Broad knowledge of modern health care administration, systems, practices and principles.


• Effective leadership abilities.
  
  
  
  • Record of initiating change and innovation.
  
  
  • Strategic thinking, planning and problem solving.
  
  
  • Superior communication skills, both in written and verbal presentation.
  
  
  
  

• Effective human relations abilities to effect collaborative alliances and promote teamwork and ensure a high level of internal and external customer satisfaction and engagement.


• Ability to succeed in a complex environment where decision-making may be diffuse and ambiguous.


• Demonstrated exemplary presentation skills to engage and motivate organizational stakeholders.


• Proven success in developing a large high performing staff, establishing performance standards, and transitioning staff through organizational change, with an emphasis on the ability to recruit and manage a culturally diverse workforce.


• A high degree of professionalism and competency dealing with a variety of individuals including physicians, senior executives, hospital administration, and external constituents.


• Experience in preparing operating and capital budgets.


• An ability to organize and present data in a concise and easily understood manner, often to professionals, physicians and board members.


• Ability to be recognized as a positive change agent.


• Proven success as a dynamic and empowering leader who possesses a positive attitude to instill a vision for excellence with innovation and creativity.


• Conflict management and resolution skills.


• Skilled developer of relationships and partnerships.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged.  EOE, including disability/veterans.

Work Schedule:

We anticipate this position will require a 0.8 FTE commitment.

UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 80 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.

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