Medical Director Physician Family Medicine/Primary Care | Post Falls, ID|$299,795 +|Work Life Balan

Description

Heritage Health  is seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE) Primary Care Physician, either Family Medicine or Internal Medicine trained to join our team in Northern Idaho.  We prioritize work-life balance and offer a supportive environment to ensure our team members thrive both professionally and personally.  

Salary: MD/DO $299,795, plus stipend

Benefits:   

• Health Insurance: 100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision (PPO & HAS via Regence, Delta Dental, VSP)  
• Life Insurance: 1x annual salary up to $200k (optional additional coverage) 
• Disability Insurance: Short-term & long-term options based on age & salary 
• CME: $3,000 & 40 hours annually (pro-rated for part-time) 
• License Reimbursement: Includes professional licenses, Idaho controlled substance, & DEA registration.   
• Retirement: 403 (b) plan: Heritage Health matches up to 4% of employee contributions. Vesting: 20% per year, fully vested after 5 years  
• Paid Time Off Benefits: (Note: The following reflect full-time status. Actual totals will reflect actual FTE status.) 144 Hours Paid Time Off (PTO),56 Hours Extended Illness Bank (EIB), 80 Hours Company Recognized Holidays 
• Loan Repayment: Up to $50,000 for a 2-year service commitment at an NHSC approved site.  

Top Reasons to Join Our Team:  

• Mission-Driven Culture: We are dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive healthcare.  
• Provider support: 24/7 Nurse Triage, Dietitians, and Pharmacy Services. 
• Work Life Balance: No nights, 8–10-hour schedule, no hospital rotations, limited after-hours calls and no weekends. 
• Team-Based Care: Collaborative team working together to provide the right service, in the right settings, for the best patient outcomes.  
• Competitive Pay and Benefits: Including bonuses and relocation assistance.   

Requirements

• Medical Degree or Doctor of Osteopathy Degree.
• Board Certified in either Family Medicine or Internal Medicine. 
• Minimum three years’ experience in progressively responsible administrative or management-related positions within a primary health care environment, preferably in medically needy and underserved communities and in a community health center setting preferred.  
• Active or eligible Idaho medical license, Controlled Substance License, and DEA License.
•  BLS certification required.

Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Chief Clinical Officer, the Clinic Medical Director is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of primary medical services. This position serves as a point of contact for providers in the medical clinics. This position is intended to promote smooth clinical operation of all clinic sites.  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

1. Excellent communication skills – oral and written. 

2. Current, relevant, and substantial knowledge of areas related to health center licensing and operations.

3. Knowledge and understanding of NP/PA supervision agreement and regulations.

4. Ability to utilize computer technology and the willingness to develop and adapt to the evolving technological requirements of modern medical health center practices.

5. Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team, in collaborative settings.

6. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership to staff and build trust and respect of patients, staff, colleagues, and external contacts.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Answers clinical questions from providers.

2. Collaborates with Primary Care Providers in the clinical management of complex patients.

3. Collaborates with the Clinic Director on clinical matters that affect patient care.

4. Participates in EHR implementation and optimization activities, including ongoing evaluation of workflow efficiency 

5. Promotes preventive care services and quality measures, including use of annual wellness exams and chart review process to close quality gaps.

6. Promotes Patient Centered Medical Home model, including development of care guidelines and care coordination templates.

7. Develops education programs for the Medical Assistants.

8. Participates in peer review of new and existing providers.

9. Participates in the interview and selection process of provider applicants.

10. Actively manages performance, productivity and process implementation among provider reports.

11. Ensures implementation of all organizational initiatives, leadership responsibilities and protocols.

12. Heritage Health staff have an active role in our Patient Centered Medical Home model of care. This role is designated as part of the Heritage Health PCMH Care Team.

13. Other duties as assigned.