Medical Director of Population Health / Clinical Assistant Professor (HS)

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical guidance and expertise to interdisciplinary teams.
• Develop and implement evidence-based care protocols and guidelines.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient care.
• Develop and execute population health management strategies.
• Define and prioritize healthcare objectives for the targeted population.
• Monitor health trends, identify gaps in care, and recommend interventions to address them.
• Analyze healthcare data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain health analytics tools and reporting mechanisms.
• Use data-driven insights to guide decision-making and measure program effectiveness.
• Promote care coordination, transitions of care, and integration among healthcare providers.
• Implement care pathways and care management programs to ensure continuity of care.
• Identify and address social determinants of health that may impact patient outcomes.
• Implement new initiatives and strategies to improve performance in value care programs.
• Collaborate with manage care division in the institution on payor contract analysis and strategies.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of care provided to the population, including HEDIS measures.
• Implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Foster patient engagement and activation through education and outreach programs.
• Encourage preventive care and wellness initiatives within the population.
• Collaborate with patient advocacy groups to support patient-centered care.
• Work closely with healthcare executives, administrators, and clinical teams.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as finance, managed care, ambulatory care and IT, to support population health initiatives.
• Ensure PCMH annual requirements are met and annual certification is maintained.
• Communicate effectively to ensure alignment of goals and objectives.
• Manage budget and resources for population health programs.
• Ensure cost-effective strategies while maintaining high-quality care.
• Manage a clinic session within a primary care clinic at UHD.

Qualifications

• Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Degree.
• Board certification in a relevant medical specialty (e.g., internal medicine, family medicine).
• Active New York State Medical License.
• Advanced training or certification in population health management or healthcare administration is preferred.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Experience in healthcare management and population health initiatives is a plus.