Director of Women's Health

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OVERVIEW OF POSITION:

Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer, the Women’s Health Director is responsible for oversight of the clinical care pertaining to women’s health issues (prenatal care, obstetrics, gynecology, breast health, etc) for patients of the organization consistent with accepted professional standards. This physician leader will be called to be collaborative and innovative in developing programs that improve care for a high-risk population in partnership with primary care providers, medical and operations leaders as well as outside agencies.

Must adhere to the organizational Policies, Procedures, Code of Ethics, and all licensing and accreditation standards of the position.  Must represent the organization’s Mission in all actions and communications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate leadership and management skills that foster a culture of mentoring, coaching, motivating, and engaging staff.
• Model and communicate key values in the community and to staff in a way that supports Cherry Health’s mission.
• Educate and empower staff to be adept at meeting current and future organizational needs, and adjust scheduled staff clinical hours, priorities, and assignments to ensure efficient operation, based on workload.
• Development of standards for office gynecologic procedures performed by Cherry Health Medical Clinicians and other staff. Train, supervise, evaluate competencies, and address performance issues consistently, promptly and appropriately.
• Plan and facilitate meetings to communicate organization initiatives and updates to staff.
• Participate in development and review of clinical quality initiatives relative to women’s healthcare.
• Serve as a liaison between Women's Health clinical staff and Cherry Health administration.
• Evaluate barriers to productivity and develop and implement solutions.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of clinical programs and implement changes that ensure high clinical quality and meet internal and external standards.
• Advise and support the Chief Medical Officer on issues related to women's healthcare.
• Participate in the peer review process.
• Represent Cherry Health at outside committee meetings when appropriate (hospital, insurance, regulatory, government, quality initiatives, etc.).

• Maintain a clinical practice and perform essential duties and responsibilities expected of Cherry Health OBGYN Physicians as follows:
  • Provide excellent direct patient care in a comprehensive, compassionate, and team-based manner.
  • Assist in the coordination and/or supervision of prevention services that apply to all patients seen.
  • Maintain privileging at a local surgical center to ensure access to gynecological surgical care that is in scope with FTCA coverage for FQHCs.
  • Provide medical evaluation and treatment of ill patients based on scientific knowledge.
  • Maintain accurate and detailed medical records for each patient.
  • Prescribe medication and order referral and diagnostic studies when indicated.
  • Recommend lifestyle changes as appropriate to improve health and quality of life.
  • Follow and interpret diagnostic results and ensure that the patient is notified of these results and any further steps that may be needed.
  • Promote team-based care to better serve patients. This includes and is not limited to: MA, nursing staff, RD, Pharmacist, Community Health Workers, Behavioral Health, Optometrists and Dentists.
  • Provide coverage for patients when other women’s health providers take leave.
  • Provide guidance to Nurse Practitioners, Physician’s Assistants and Nurse Midwives through a collaborative physician agreement.
  • Participate in the peer review process.
  • Follow clinic policies, procedures, and protocols, to achieve Cherry Street Services Inc. goals and objectives.
  • Strive to achieve high quality metrics under the direction of Cherry Health’s Quality Assurance program.
  • Serve as a liaison with the medical community and establishes and maintains linkages with external agencies and organizations.
  • Attend regular internal and external departmental meetings to ensure progress in meeting clinical program and agency goals.
  • Understand and adhere to CSHS’s compliance standards as they appear in CSHS’s Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy including HIPAA.
  • Keep abreast of all pertinent federal, state and CSHS’s regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
  • Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:

• Basic Life Support/CPR training according to requirements of license and/or certification.
• Tact and similar qualities necessary in meeting and dealing effectively with others, in person and on the telephone.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff members.
• Understand and follow complex written and oral instructions.
• Effectively communicate with diverse individuals and groups.
• Exercise good judgment in appraising situations and decisions.
• Work with limited supervision and to accept and utilize feedback when given.
• Identify and maintain agency and other confidential information.
• Work in a variety of settings such as the traditional office, telehealth, mobile medical van, etc., including other Cherry Health sites as needed.
• Work with people of different cultures.
• Excellent bedside manner and time management skills.

COMPETENCIES:

• Customer Service
• Collaboration
• Integrity
• Respect
• Professionalism
• Learning

EDUCATION / LICENSES / CERTIFICATES:

License to practice medicine in the State of Michigan as a physician.  Board certification in obstetrics and gynecology.  Insurability for liability coverage as a physician in the State of Michigan is required. Must remain up to date in medical advances through continuing medical education.

EXPERIENCE:

Equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job listed above, including at least 3 years of post-residency primary care experience. Leadership experience preferred,

Who we are:

Cherry Health, Michigan’s largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), operates in six counties across the state, is based in Grand Rapids. With a team of more than 800 health care professionals at 20 locations, Cherry Health focuses on removing barriers, expanding access, and delivering comprehensive quality health care services to underserved communities, regardless of an individual’s insurance status or ability to pay. We provide primary care, dental, vision, behavioral health, pharmacy services, substance abuse services, residential re-entry services, school-based health centers and more.

Our Mission: 

Cherry Health improves the health and wellness of individuals by providing comprehensive primary and behavioral health care while encouraging access by those who are underserved.

Our Vision: 

Our community will be healthier because we will seek out and welcome those who need our services. All will be treated as family with integrated, coordinated care to improve health and personal well-being.

Our Values:

• Collaboration – Support the Cherry Health mission by encouraging teamwork to accomplish organizational goals.
• Customer Service – Serve internal and external customers in a welcoming manner with compassionate care.
• Innovation – Embrace creativity to improve patient care and workplace efficiency while remaining curious and open to learning.
• Integrity – Uphold the highest ethical standards by being honest and trustworthy.
• Professionalism – Create a positive work environment where we care accountable for our decision, our action and the results.

Benefits:

Cherry Health has excellent benefit offerings dependent on employment status.  Check out a sample of the benefits available to our team members below!

• Loan repayment through the NHSC and Michigan State Loan Repayment Program for select roles
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your family
• Generous Paid Time Off benefit – 4 weeks per year for full time
• Paid holidays - 8 full day paid holidays (Including Black Friday!) and 2 half day paid holidays!
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with generous employer match - $ for $ match up to 5% 
• MET and MESP 529 Savings Plans
• Pet Insurance!
• Employee Assistance Program  

Our policy is to offer all employees and applicants for employment equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, or any other protected category.