Practicing Medical Director - Population Health

Details

• Specialty: Primary Care
• Schedule:TBA
• Practice Detail: Ascension Texas has an immediate opening for a Medical Director of Population Health who will serve as a member of the leadership team in the Clinically Integrated Network and as a part-time practicing primary care physician at a designated Ascension Medical Group primary care clinic.
• EMR System: Athena
• Facility: Ascension Medical Group and virtual/remote with Ascension Seton Health Alliance
• Location:Austin, Texas

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.

Responsibilities

We are seeking to recruit a full time, practicing Medical Director of Population Health to serve as a part-time practicing primary care physician at Ascension Medical Group and as a part time Medical Director for the Ascension Seton Health Alliance. We expect the position to be 50% clinical, 50% administrative but could change as the program and staffing grows.This role is a hybrid role which requires clinic time, but also allows for flexibility for virtual/remote work through the Ascension Seton Health Alliance. 

The Medical Director of Population Health is a key leader for the advancement of value-based care at Ascension Texas. The Medical Director is responsible for helping to create and implement the vision for population health, to design or identify the programs, to facilitate the clinical operations, and to analyze the results of population health department activities and overall value-based care performance for patient populations. This role will provide clinical oversight for all value-based programs managed by the Ascension Seton Health Alliance which is a clinically integrated network of over 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers managing over 230,000 value-based lives.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in practicing value-based care within a primary care setting. Additionally, the candidate should possess the leadership competencies required to help drive organizational change to successfully promote the expansion of value-based care across the ministry. Key leadership competencies include:

• Drives Engagement- Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
• Courage- Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.
• Strategic Mindset- Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
• Business Insight- Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals.
• Instills Trust- Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Drives Vision and Purpose- Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.
• Decision Quality- Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward

Responsibilities Include:

• Understand and apply the principles of Population Health.
•  Provide medical leadership for Population Health within Ascension Medical Group and aligned independent practices within the Clinically Integrated Network (CIN).
•  Collaborate with System leadership to guide pursuit of the “Triple Aim” of healthcare consistent with Ascension’s strategic goals.
• Communicate the principles of Population Health and provide education to employed and independent physicians in the CIN.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Integration Committee to achieve superior quality of medical care defined by evidence based principles of care.
• Collaborate with the CIN leadership team to develop and interpret performance measures for a population of patients.
• Provide medical leadership and partner with the Vice President of Population Health and Director of Population Health to lead and manage care management, quality and overall performance for population health.
• Collaborate with the Managed Care Department for the purpose of providing appropriate assistance in managed care contracting from the perspective of value based contract performance.
• Partner with the Vice President of Population Health to lead organizational efforts to be successful in transition from volume based care to value based care.
•  Accountability including quality and financial performance of all Value Based Contracts for the Ascension Seton Health Alliance in partnership with the Director of Population Health.
• Accountability including communication and education of stakeholders regarding Population Health related quality, utilization and cost measures.
• Clinical leadership for ACO development and operations in areas of Population Health, including Ascension Medical Group employed physicians as well as independent affiliated physicians.
• Serving as a practicing primary care physician at a designated Ascension Medical Group primary care clinic.

About Ascension Seton Health Alliance:

The Ascension Seton Health Alliance is a clinically integrated network of over 4,000 employed and independent physicians and advanced practice providers in Central Texas, including the Greater Austin and Waco Communities. The Alliance manages a total of 230,000 value-based lives through two Accountable Care Organizations participating in the Enhanced Track of the Medicare Shared Savings Program, multiple commercial value-based models and a direct-to-employer model.

About Ascension Medical Group:

When you join Ascension Medical Group (AMG), you are entering a community where physician and advanced practice provider engagement and experience is recognized as a key driver of delivering excellent patient care.

With 1,900 sites of care and 7,000 providers strong, AMG is one of the largest healthcare provider networks in the United States. Physicians and advanced practice providers benefit from a collaborative approach to care, significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• One or more of the following required:
  • Licensed Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Texas Medical Board.
  • Podiatrist credentialed from the Texas Department of Licensing & Registration (TDLR).

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Optometry (OD) or Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) required.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Seton, based in Austin, Texas, has provided thousands of associates and caregivers a rewarding career in healthcare since 1902. Ascension Seton operates more than 100 clinical locations in Central Texas and four teaching hospitals, including Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas and Dell Children's Medical Center. Join us and create a career path you will love.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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