Senior Medical Director - Regional

Description

The Senior Medical Director of Maine Health Mid Coast and Lincoln Hospitals contributes to the development of organizational standards, strategies, and objectives for operational, financial, and clinical performance that align to the mission, vision, values, and strategic goals of Maine Health. Collaborating with Senior Director of Practice Operations, this person is responsible for operational, financial, and clinical strategies, and providing medical group leadership.

This individual will support and be an active leader in MHMG for quality, safety, regulatory, and growth initiatives.

The Senior Medical Director partners in a dyad relationship with the Senior Director of Practice Operations on ambulatory clinical care, access, operations, quality, strategy, patient experience, care team engagement and finance of the two locations. This dyad collaborates with the other ambulatory dyads across Maine Health Medical Group (MHMG).

In collaboration with the Regional Vice President, Physician and Advanced Practice Professional Services, Coastal Region, the Regional CMO and MHMG CMO will work to align and integrate Pen Bay and Waldo specialties along with the other Regional Medical Group leaders, service line and specialty council leaders, and CMO's to ensure a fully integrated health system.

• Education: Medical or Allied Health Degree.
• License/
  
  Certifications:
  
  Hold active Medical License in Maine, and Board Certification in their clinical area.
• Experience: A minimum of ten years of progressive leadership roles in healthcare.

This role provides crucial physician leadership in all phases of care strategies and initiatives within the MHMG. This includes the planning, design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of these programs.

They work in close partnership, often in dyadic or triadic relationships, with respective Vice Presidents (VPs) and medical directors. This collaborative model ensures shared accountability for key performance indicators such as clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, financial performance, quality, and patient satisfaction.

A significant part of the role involves leading a team of medical directors, empowering them to translate broader strategies into tangible day-to-day practice operations. This includes regular meetings, coaching, and mentoring to foster their leadership and operational skills.

The Senior Medical Director is responsible for developing and nurturing relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, fostering a collaborative environment.

They champion efforts to standardize processes and drive continuous improvement across the entire MHMG, aiming for consistent excellence in care delivery.

The Senior Medical Director is seen as a role model for physicians and Advanced Practice Professionals (APPs), consistently embodying the core values of Maine Health.

They act as a vital bridge in communications between senior medical group leadership and individual medical directors/operations teams.

This individual performs a dual advocacy role. Advocating to administration for the needs of clinicians and care team members, ensuring the organization honors its commitments to them. Advocating to clinicians and care team members for the needs of the organization, holding individuals accountable for their commitments.

The Senior Medical Director actively participates in important leadership forums, including the Senior Management Team meetings, various boards, and other key committees, ensuring physician leadership is represented at the highest levels.

May perform other duties as assigned.

Maine Health Mid Coast and Lincoln Hospitals are located in the beautiful Mid Coast communities of Brunswick and Damarisoctta, Maine, offering a scenic coastal lifestyle with access to ocean, lakes, mountains, and vibrant year-round cultural and recreational opportunities.