Optum Massachusetts Chief Of Dermatology Atrius Health & Reliant Medical Group

About the role

The successful candidate will lead the Dermatology department at Optum Massachusetts, a division of Atrius Health and Reliant Medical Group, located in Worcester, Massachusetts. Guided by the values of Caring. Connecting. Growing together, the role involves identifying cost-effective best practices, integrating patient and clinician experiences, and aiding in recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver high-quality, patient-centric, and safe care to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with the clinical leadership team to address site and specialty clinical issues, aligning with organizational goals.
• Communicate strategic goals with departments across Optum Massachusetts to foster understanding and alignment.
• Review and interpret practice management and clinical quality data, implementing solutions to address identified issues.
• Implement cost-saving measures and maximize the use of organizational resources, including Care Improvement technologies.
• Energize the staff towards new initiatives and encourage their involvement and creativity in achieving departmental objectives.
• Lead the implementation of Care Improvement (LEAN) initiatives and standard work processes within the department.
• Model organizational expectations of Service Excellence and engage in effective measures to maintain high patient satisfaction.
• Optimize relationships with local hospitals and community providers to ensure patients have access to high-quality care.
• Represent the department in various specialty and site venues as needed.
• Maintain an active clinical practice at Optum Massachusetts.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Engage staff in developing effective working relationships within the department and manage conflicts.
• Serve as a supervisor for a group of clinical staff, collaborating with other clinical and non-clinical staff, including Supervisors and Site Administrators.
• Support personalized career development for all clinicians in the department, arranging work and educational opportunities to meet career objectives.
• Ensure adequate clinical office and on-call coverage for the practice, assessing staffing needs and making recommendations.

Qualifications

• Licensed in the State of Massachusetts as a Medical Doctor (M.D.) and Board Certified.
• Additional degree(s) in business administration, public health, or clinical operations is desirable.
• 3+ years of clinical leadership experience is preferred.

Skills

Dynamic leadership, collaboration, strategic planning, and strong communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401k contribution are available. The total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and may increase based on performance.