Chief of Adult Medicine/Asst Medical Dir

Chief of Adult Medicine \& Assistant Medical Director Job Category:

Executive Position Full-Time Hybrid Springfield, MA 01103, USA

Description Some of the most rewarding and influential work of your

career is waiting for you at Caring Health Center. Caring Health Center

is seeking a physician ready to step into a meaningful leadership role

as Chief of Adult Medicine and Assistant Chief Medical Officer at our

FQHC. You will partner directly with and be mentored by our Chief

Medical Officer as you shape adult and geriatric care delivery, drive

quality and safety initiatives, and build clinical programs that advance

health equity in our community. This is a rare opportunity to combine

hands-on patient care with real organizational influence in a

mission-driven outpatient setting. Minimum Requirements: Unrestricted

Massachusetts medical license or the ability to obtain one prior to the

start date. Doctor of Medicine MD or DO. Completion of an accredited

residency in Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine/Pediatric, or Family

Medicine Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine is

required. Current DEA and Massachusetts Controlled Substances

registrations or the ability to obtain them prior to the start date.

Demonstrated experience providing high-quality care in a high-volume,

multicultural environment. Eligibility for and maintenance of hospital

privileges at local partner hospitals. Eligibility as a provider for

major insurers. Experience or strong interest in clinical leadership,

Quality Improvement, And Team-based Primary Care. Preferred

Qualifications: Experience working in or with an FQHC, community health

care setting, underserved populations, population health, accountable

care organizations, value-based care, or integrated care models.

Experience supervising or mentoring clinicians such as NPs, PAs, or

physicians. Advanced degrees, such as an MPH, or relevant experience,

are desirable. Qualification as a Civil Surgeon or interest in serving

as one. Principal Responsibilities and Duties Clinical Care: Provide

exemplary direct patient care within training and scope of practice, and

be part of the on-call schedule as required. Assess, diagnose, manage,

and document clinical conditions using evidence-based guidelines.

Deliver culturally and linguistically appropriate care using

interpretation services when needed. Coordinate care across specialists,

departments, and community partners. Ensure timely follow-up,

communication, and continuity through the EMR and team-based care

systems. Clinical Leadership and Practice Oversight: Provide direct

oversight, coaching, and support to primary care clinicians. Collaborate

with the CMO on clinical standards, workflows, policies, and operational

practices. Support clinician onboarding, training, orientation, and

performance development. Lead or assist the CMO in leading provider

meetings, case reviews, and workflow improvement sessions. Conduct

regular provider chart reviews and provide performance feedback in areas

such as billing and coding compliance, quality, safety, and

documentation standards. Work collaboratively to strengthen

productivity, quality performance, documentation quality, and patient

experience. Partner with practice managers and nursing leadership to

optimize team-based workflows, productivity, access, and panel

management. Assist with resolving issues related to scheduling, access,

workflow, and performance. Support integration of behavioral health,

chronic disease programming, care management, and ancillary services.

Ensure, with the CMO and other staff, that all clinicians remain fully

credentialed and compliant with licensure, CEU, and regulatory

requirements. SEE THE CARING HEALTH CENTER WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION