CHIEF OF MEDICINE, CAMBRIDGE HEALTH ALLIANCE

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA)is currently recruiting for a Chief of Medicine to oversee a well-established and talented Department of Medicine. The Chief of Medicine will provide both clinical and administrative leadership and have oversight of the delivery of high quality services throughout CHA. The Department of Medicine consists of over 15 subspecialties. Our health system is comprised of three hospital campuses and an integrated network of both primary and specialty care practices in Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston's Metro North Region. CHA is a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School (HMS). Qualifications and experience should be commensurate with a full-time faculty appointment at Harvard Medical School at either the Associate or Full Professor level in the Department of Medicine. The successful candidate will have an MD and at least seven years of progressive leadership experience as well as a successful track record of recruitment, retention, professional development, and mentoring of junior staff. An advanced degree in business management and/or public health is desirable. Demonstrated ability to implement department wide protocols, identify clinical process improvement, and quality initiatives in a multi-site system is essential. Candidates must have excellent clinical/communication/organizational skills, an understanding of Accountable Care Organization/Patient-Centered Medical Home strategies, previous experience in interdisciplinary collaboration, and strategic planning. Candidates must also possess a strong commitment to our underserved, multi-cultural patient population and have relevant experience in Internal Medicine or Medical Specialties. Previous employment in an academic, safety net system is a plus. Experience with developing and overseeing graduate and undergraduate medical education and research programs is preferred. CHA is a nationally renowned health care system with strong clinical, academic, and research programs. Our faculty have a passion for teaching, and a strong desire to improve the health of the community. As an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, CHA has provided top educational opportunities for over 30 years through numerous residency and fellowship programs as well as serving as the pioneer site for the nationally recognized Cambridge Integrated Clerkship. At CHA, we offer a supportive and collegial environment with a strong infrastructure, including a fully integrated Electronic Medical Record system (Epic), as well as the opportunity to work with dedicated colleagues similarly committed to providing high quality health care to a diverse patient population. Excellent opportunities exist for teaching medical students/residents. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We strongly encourage both women and minorities to apply. Letters of interest, a curriculum vitae, and summary of research interests may be submitted to: Laura Schofield, Senior Director of Physician Recruitment, Cambridge Health Alliance, 1493 Cambridge Street, Cambridge MA 02139. Telephone: 617-665-3555; fax: 617-665-3553 or via e-mail: Lschofield@challiance.org. For further information regarding about Cambridge Health Alliance, please see: www.challiance.org