CAMBRIDGE HEALTH ALLIANCE, MEDICAL DIRECTOR, PRIMARY CARE

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), an award winning public health system which is nationally recognized for innovation and community excellence, is currently recruiting for a Medical Director to join one of our residency clinics, the Primary Care Unit (PCU) in Cambridge, Massachusetts. CHA is a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School. Our well-respected health system is comprised of three campuses and an integrated network of both primary and specialty care practices in Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston's Metro North Region. As we transition to becoming an Accountable Care Organization, this leadership role will be essential to the success of our Patient Centered Health Care Model in the ambulatory setting. This position has both clinical and administrative responsibilities such as providing primary care to a diverse patient population, oversight for the practice medical operations, and teaching both medical students and residents. The ideal candidate will be BC, internal medicine trained, full time, have at least four years of progressive clinical leadership experience, as well as experience in developing and implementing quality improvement and practice management initiatives. Candidates must possess excellent clinical/communications skills, commitment towards our multicultural, underserved patient population and a strong interest in teaching. Ability to collaborate and work in a multidisciplinary team environment is required. At CHA we offer a supportive and collegial environment with a strong infrastructure, including an EMR system, as well as the opportunity to work with dedicated colleagues committed to providing high quality health care to a diverse patient population. We strongly encourage both women and minorities to apply. Please send CVs to: Laura Schofield, Director of Physician Recruitment, Cambridge Health Alliance, 1493 Cambridge Street, Cambridge MA 02139. Phone: 617-665-3555; Fax: 617-665-3553. E-mail: Lschofield@challiance.org. EOE. www.challiance.org