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Overview
The Primary Care Medical Director provides clinical leadership and oversight for primary care services within Beebe Healthcare in partnership with director of advanced practice clinicians and director of operations. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based, and patient-centered care while fostering a collaborative and supportive environment for providers and staff.
Expected administrative responsibilities is 40% of an FTE.
Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership:
Oversee the clinical performance of primary care providers.
Ensure adherence to current clinical guidelines and best practices.
Lead quality improvement initiatives and monitor clinical outcomes.
Operational Oversight:
Collaborate with administrative leadership to align clinical operations with organizational goals.
Participate in strategic planning, budgeting, and resource allocation for primary care services.
Support the integration of behavioral health, chronic disease management, and preventive care.
Compliance & Risk Management:
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local healthcare regulations.
Monitor and address clinical risk and patient safety concerns.
Provider Support & Development:
Mentor and support primary care providers through coaching, performance reviews, and continuing education.
Lead recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts for clinical staff.
Community Engagement:
Represent the organization in community health initiatives and partnerships.
Promote health equity and access to care for underserved populations.
Qualifications
MD or DO with board certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or related field.
Active and unrestricted medical license and CSR in Delaware.
Active and unrestricted DEA license.
Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in primary care.
At least 2 years of leadership or administrative experience preferred.
Strong knowledge of population health, quality metrics, and value-based care models.
Competencies Skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
Strategic thinker with a commitment to continuous improvement.
Proficient in electronic health records (EHR) and data-driven decision-making.
Beebe Healthcare serves the Sussex County community with a medical center located in beautiful, historic Lewes, Delaware, and convenient outpatient locations throughout the county. Founded in 1916 by two physician brothers, Drs. James Beebe and Richard C. Beebe, the medical center in Lewes is a 210-licensed-bed, not-for-profit seaside community hospital. Beebe's specialized service lines include cardiac and vascular, surgical services, oncology, women's health, and orthopaedic services. Beebe offers an array of inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and diagnostic services.
Beebe's five satellite campuses offer imaging, physical rehabilitation, and lab services, as well as walk-in care centers. In addition, Beebe offers Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine and Diabetes Management & Medical Nutrition Therapy.
With a mission to serve the community, Beebe also offers many free screenings and outreach programs through its Population Health Department; and advanced medical care for those who are recuperating at home through Beebe Home Care Services.
Beebe is also training the next generation of nurses through the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing, located behind the Medical Cente...r in Lewes.
Beebe's Medical Staff has grown tremendously since the early 1990s. Employed physicians through Beebe Medical Group and our affiliated physicians on Beebe's Medical Staff now serve patients from Milford to Millville in specialties including cardiac surgery, dermatology, endocrinology, family practice, gastroenterology, general surgery, internal medicine, pediatric neurology, and surgical oncology.
Beebe is proud to offer quality care, close to home for the residents and visitors of Sussex County.