Community Head of Primary Care - BMC Brighton and BMC South

Position Summary   The  Head of Community Primary Care   is  a  part - time  practicing primary care physician who provides clinical  and operational for  adult primary care  practice sites at  or affiliated with  BMC Brighton and South. You will work with the Site Leads and Medical Directors of individual sites and the  leadership  of  Primary Care  at  Boston Medical Center Health System (BMCHS). This role is central to the System strategy to support primary care access as BMCHS grows and provides the opportunity to develop, shape and lead these  community-focused  practice sites from the ground up. This role ensures high-quality, patient-centered care while supporting provider engagement, operational efficiency, and alignment with the system’s mission and goals. The  Head of Primary Care  serves as the clinical voice for  all  non-BMC Main Campus  sites , working collaboratively with practice management, nursing leadership, and system leaders.     This position will  directly  report to the Chief Clinical Officer of BMCHS or designee.  The position will also maintain relationships with other physician leadership in Primary Care at Brighton , South  and Main Campus , including residency leadership at BMC Brighton .  This position will interface operationally with the VP of Primary Care for BMCHS.    Individuals applying for this role should have at least  10  years’ experience practicing in primary care , have served as a Site Lead, practice Medical Director or similar administrative role,  and be board certified in internal medicine or family medicine.   Experience with value-based care, informatics or network strategy is a plus.   Key Responsibilities   Clinical Leadership   Oversee the Community Hospital Primary Care Practice sites at South, Norwood, Whitman and Brighton, as well as any other launched sites outside of Main Campus, in collaboration with  Site Leads and  Medical Directors as each site.    Promote evidence-based clinical standards, quality improvement initiatives, patient engagement and satisfaction, and patient safety practices.   Take initiative with others on the team to identify, implement, evaluate, and refine new methods of health care delivery and operating models in Primary Care.    Foster a collaborative, team-based care model that integrates physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and staff to provide high-quality interdisciplinary care.   Physician & Staff Engagement   Grow   employed cFTE at all primary care sites, leading recruitment and retention of clinicians.   Monitor the performance and productivity of medical providers to ensure that they meet organizational standards and intervene in a timely fashion when such standards are not met .   Serve as a mentor and advocate for practice physicians and APPs.   Facilitate communication between site providers and health system leadership.   Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.   System Integration & Strategic Alignment   Ensure the site’s goals and performance align with the health system’s primary care strategy, including the management of community models of care, productivity and panel management.   Engage with community medical staff and leadership on clinical care and quality initiatives .   Engage with the Office of the CMIO on informatics , technology-enabled care delivery,  and primary care EPIC workflows to improve patient care, clinician satisfaction, and operational efficiency.   Engage with the Chief Clinical Officer on network functions and strategy related to primary care.   Support initiatives related to value-based care, population health, and care coordination across the system.   Operational & Practice Management   Partner with the  VP of Primary Care  and other  operational  staff on operational planning, patient flow, scheduling, and resource utilization.   Support site-level performance on key metrics: access, patient experience, panel management, productivity, and quality benchmarks.   Provide input into staffing models, workflow design, and technology adoption to improve efficiency.   Help resolve operational or clinical issues that arise within the site.   Ensure that the clinical team understands the components and drivers of value-based care and manage the components of total cost of care that can be impacted by effective clinical teams.   The base salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to clinical FTE, qualifications, experience, education, board certifications, specialty, training, and scope of practice. The above hiring range represents a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Any eligible incentive compensation is not included in the above compensation range and will be discussed during the interview process. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website and applications are received only through our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or “apps” job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment.