CHIEF OF INTERNAL MEDICINE, SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS

Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates, a practice of Atrius Health, seeks a Chief of Internal Medicine for our Somerville practice which is located in the heart of Davis Square, near Tufts University. The Chief will provide clinical leadership and oversight for a team of seven IM/FM physicians and five Advanced Practice Clinicians (NP/PAs). This position is responsible for aligning clinical activities for the implementation of mission-specific strategies and works collaboratively with colleagues, staff, management, and the community. This position is outpatient only, has both clinical and administrative responsibilities, and reports to the Associate Chair of Internal Medicine. Opportunities for teaching exist through our affiliations with Harvard Medical School and the Tufts University School of Medicine. Candidates must be BC in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine with 3+ years of clinical experience and have a proven track record of physician management/progressive leadership experience. The ideal candidate will be a well-respected clinician with a demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment and be passionate about continuous quality improvement in a large, collaborative practice. Exceptional communication/clinical/interpersonal skills, as well as possess the ability to engage, mentor, and motivate staff is required. The Somerville office is a community-based, multispecialty practice which offers on-site pharmacy, lab, and radiology services. Our practice is affiliated with Mt Auburn Hospital and serves a culturally and economically diverse patient population. Davis Square has long been known as a cultural destination and is accessible by public transportation (MBTA). The red line connects Davis Square to Harvard, Kendal (MIT) Squares, as well as to MGH and downtown Boston. Atrius Health, a well-established, physician-led, multispecialty medical group in Massachusetts, is nationally recognized for transforming healthcare through clinical innovations and quality improvement. Our integrated primary and specialty practices are located throughout eastern Massachusetts and our physicians are on staff at many of Boston's academic medical centers and community hospitals. Our staff is comprised of like-minded colleagues similarly committed to population health and preventative medicine. We offer a highly innovative, fully integrated EMR environment (Epic) with exceptional clinical and administrative supports. At Atrius, we offer a generous compensation and benefits package. Send CV: Laura Schofield, Senior Physician Recruitment and Retention Consultant, Atrius Health, 275 Grove Street, Suite 3-300, Newton, MA 02466-2275. Fax: 617-559-8255; E-mail: laura_schofield@atriushealth.org or call: 800-222-4606, or: 617-559-8275 within Massachusetts. EOE/AA. www.atriushealth.org. No third party agency.