Atrius Health, Boston, Medical/Clinical Director of Patient Safety and Risk Management

Atrius Health, a well-established, physician-led, nonprofit healthcare organization, is the largest multispecialty medical group in the Northeast. Nationally recognized for transforming healthcare through clinical innovations, we are continuously improving the care delivered in our communities. Our practices are located throughout the greater Boston area and our physicians are on staff of Boston's academic medical centers and community hospitals. We are currently recruiting a Medical/Clinical Director of Patient Safety & Risk Management who will lead Atrius's efforts to improve patient safety and risk management.

Under the Direction of the Sr. Medical Director of Performance Excellence, this position provides strategic leadership for executive management, direction, and policy interpretation for the Patient Safety and Risk Management Programs. This position will have oversight over the collection and assessment of relevant data to ensure the coordination/improvement of organization-wide patient safety and risk managements processes/outcomes. This position works closely and collaboratively with the senior management team as well as clinical/practice leaders to provide guidance for the establishment of a culture of safety throughout Atrius. This position will lead a team who evaluate and investigate safety events utilizing a variety of tools. The Medical/Clinical Director of Patient Safety and Risk Management will have both clinical and administrative responsibilities as well as serve as the internal expert on safety and risk management.

Ideal candidate will have extensive experience, 3-5 years in Patient Safety/Risk Management and 2+ years of progressive leadership experience. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a matrix organization as well as member of a team is required. Strong leadership skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills are also required. MD, DO, RN, or ARNP required.

At Atrius Health, (Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates, Granite Medical Group, Dedham Medical Associates) we offer practice-based, population health resources, extensive medical management/care coordination programs, a robust integrated EMR system (Epic), collegial work environment with numerous practice supports. Excellent salary and benefits.

Send CVs to: Laura Schofield, Physician Recruitment Atrius Health 275 Grove Street, Suite 1-100 Newton MA 02466. Or call: 800-222-4606 or: 617-559-8275 within Massachusetts. AA/EOE. Laura_Schofield@AtriusHealth.org