Medical Director- Primary Care

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday (8 AM - 5 PM)

Location: Lancaster, NH

Role: 24 hours/week as a Primary Care Physician, 16 hours/week as Medical Director

Salary: competitive base salary PLUS Medical Director stipend (addt'l wRVU productivity potential)

Commencement Bonus! Relocation Assistance!

Job Description:

Seeking an experienced and dynamic Medical Director at Weeks Medical Center within our outpatient medicine rural health clinics. In this dual-role position, you will lead and oversee the clinical operations, ensuring high standards of care and efficiency, while also providing direct patient care. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on clinical practice, allowing you to shape the future of our outpatient services and make a tangible impact on patient outcomes.

Clinical:

• Lead and mentor providers.
• Ensure quality of care and provider compliance.
• Coordinate medical staff education.

Administrative:

• Participate in planning and management activities.
• Ensure compliance with policies, RHC regulations, and bylaws.
• Assist with staff recruitment and resolve grievances.

Quality:

• Drive quality initiatives and outcome measures.
• Act as ACO medical champion and EMR superuser.
• Address social determinants of health and community wellness needs.

Best fit:

• A respected leader with strong ethical values, effective communication skills, and a positive attitude.
• Be approachable, able to foster collaboration, and capable of driving positive change.
• Have good judgment, problem-solving abilities, and be decisive in resolving issues.
• Ability to work well with management, meet deadlines, and have the necessary computer skills to act as an EMR superuser.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation, including wRVU productivity, and benefits package.
• Medical Director Stipend
• Commencement bonus AND Retention bonus
• Relocation Assistance
• 5 weeks of vacation, 5 days sick time
• 1 week CME time and $4,000 CME funds
• Attractive benefit package
• Retirement plans
• Malpractice insurance with tail

Essential Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited Medical College with a Medical Degree
• Successful completion of a US residency program in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
• Board certified (or eligible) by WMC Medical Staff Bylaws.
• ACLS and BLS from the American Heart Association required.

Why Rural New Hampshire?

• Breathtaking Scenery: Enjoy stunning landscapes and outdoor activities year-round.
• Community Connection: Become a valued member of a supportive, small-town community.
• Balanced Lifestyle: Experience a relaxed pace of life with fewer hassles.
• No sales or state income tax!

What We Offer:

• Collaborative Environment: Work with a dedicated medical team.
• Modern Facilities: Access to advanced medical technology.
• Attractive Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development.

About Us:

North Country Healthcare is a leading comprehensive healthcare network which employs hundreds of highly-trained individuals and delivers integrated patient care through three community critical access hospitals, several rural health clinics, and home health and hospice services. NCH remains committed to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

Member organizations include Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin, Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital in Colebrook, Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster, and North Country Home Health and Hospice Agency in Littleton. NCH is proud to be the largest employer in the North Country.

We offer services in allergy/ENT, addiction & recovery, audiology, cardiac, dermatology, diabetes care/education, emergency medicine, GI, general surgery, hospice & palliative care, imaging, infusion, laboratory & pathology, neurology, OBGYN, orthopaedics, pain management, podiatry, primary care, pulmonary, respiratory, sleep medicine, speech, physical, & occupational therapy, wound care, and MORE!