Associate Medical Director of Respite
- Boston, MA
- $118,200-180,120 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
To learn more about working at BHCHP, watch our video .Job Summary:***NOW OFFERING A $4,000 SIGN ON BONUS***Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program (BHCHP) is seeking a talented Associate Medical Director of Medical Respite to work-in close collaboration with the Respite Medical Director and be responsible for the daily clinical operations of BHCHP. At our medical respite facility, The Barbara McInnis House, our committed staff provides short-term medical and recuperative services for adults experiencing homelessness who are far too sick for life in shelters but not sick enough for the hospital.This position works closely with the Respite Leadership Team to maintain a high level of clinical excellence, solve problems in real time, support front-line staff, and shape organizational policy and vision.Hours: Full-time; 40 hours per week, Monday-FridayResponsibilities:
- Providing support and mentorship to Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants who work in Medical Respite.
- Participating in interviewing/hiring prospective staff, onboarding new hires, and conducting annual performance reviews. The Associate Medical Director will also work closely with the Medical Director to plan and conduct weekly meetings for the Medical Respite providers; sharing responsibility with the medical director for hiring, training, and supervision of Harm Reduction Techs as well as collaborating with the Tech manager in other areas of the program.
- Working closely with the BMH Admissions office and nursing leadership to identify patients that are appropriate to receive medical respite care; working closely with the Medical Director and Pharmacy director to determine medications that are eligible to be vouchered for patients in Medical Respite; facilitating specialty care at Barbara McInnis House including Dermatology and Gerontology.
- Working closely with the Medical Director, Director, and Associate Directors of Nursing and Director of Operations to shape the vision and goals for Medical Respite at BHCHP.; helping to shape BHCHP program-wide policies by participating in the monthly Clinical Care and Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee meetings.
- Providing direct patient care by covering provider teams on a regular or as-needed basis; . phone support every other week for medical or administrative issues that occur in Medical Respite.
- Serving as a liaison between clinical staff and the BHCHP IT department with respect to helping staff navigate EPIC and Matrix Care issues that are unique to Medical Respite and the supporting IT in making changes to the EHR templates for the customized version of OCHIN-EPIC designed for Medical Respite.
- Participating in weekly Medical Respite operational meetings including the Respite Leadership meetings and the Length of Stay meeting.
- At least 5 years of clinical experience as an NP/PA is required. Management experience is strongly preferred. DEA X-waiver required.
- The compensation range is $118,200- $180,120.
- BHCHP full time employees are eligible for our competitive time off policy of 4 weeks’ vacation, health, dental and vision insurance, 403B retirement savings plan and employer retirement contribution, and pre-tax MBTA pass program with 40% discount. In addition, eligible employees will receive yearly increases, additional compensation of seven thousand five hundred added to your base hiring rate for demonstrated bilingual proficiency and the opportunity to work with local hospitals and community health centers.