Administration - Management Job at Northern Light Health in Presque Isle, ME

Job ID: 1466595

Physician - Administration | Administration - Management Job | Presque Isle, ME 04769

Senior Physician Executive

Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital

part of Northern Light Health

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Job Description

Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital, in Presque Isle, Maine, is seeking a board-certified Physician to become the next Senior Physician Executive to lead our efforts in helping to build a culture in which patient safety and the achievement of the highest quality standards are a top priority for all clinicians and staff. The Senior Physician Executive is a member of our organization’s senior leadership team and will report to Northern Light Health’s Medical Group President, and the President of A.R. Gould Hospital and Senior Vice President of Northern Light Health.

Please note that the Senior Physician Executive role is a half-time position. Preferably, the selected candidate will maintain a supplemental half-time clinical practice position within the organization.

Position Details:

The Senior Physician Executive is the administrative physician leader of the organization and therefore responsible for leading clinical initiatives aimed at improving patient services, quality and safety outcomes while showing tangible improvement in provider engagement, alignment, and satisfaction.
The Senior Physician Executive will participate in system-wide committees and various corporate initiatives and will embrace a strong business acumen with clinical expertise.
The Senior Physician Executive will have an impact on the organization’s ability to drive efficiency and utilization management, align both employed and independent medical staff to organizational initiatives, adopt and implement enabling technologies, and innovate programs and processes for high-risk patient populations.
The Senior Physician Executive is responsible for all medical staff at Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital and serves as the liaison with the Board of Trustees for the organization.

Credentials:

Active medical license in Maine

Experience:

5+ years in clinical practice
5+ years in progressive leadership roles

Skills:

Graduate of the Hanley Physician Leadership Program, or a similar program, is preferable
Leadership skills in conflict resolution, crucial conversations
Knowledge of healthcare quality programs
Ability to oversee projects to completion
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Effective change management to lead change
High ethical and moral standards

Why You’ll Want to Choose Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital:

Leading Provider of Healthcare Services: We are an 89-bed acute care hospital located near the Canadian border in Presque Isle, Maine. Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital is Aroostook County’s largest hospital and leading provider of healthcare services offering 24-hour emergency services, complete cancer care services, a day surgery center, the region’s most comprehensive imaging center, and several specialty services.
Small Town Charm: Presque Isle is the largest city and economic hub of Aroostook County. Aroostook meaning "Beautiful River" is rural, with traditions that are honest and hard-working, and a local economy that relies on agriculture, forestry, outdoor recreation and education.
Relaxed Lifestyle: Just outside your doorstep, a four-season recreational playground awaits. Adventure seekers enjoy hiking, skiing, boating, biking, snowmobiling and ATVing. Lakes, rivers and woodlands are legendary and well-known to hunters, anglers and outdoor recreationalists. Experience year-round festivals, performing and visuals arts events, unique shopping and dining options, sports competitions, farmers markets, musical performances, golf courses, fitness centers, community center activities, and more!
Family Friendly: Great school districts, safe communities, friendly neighbors and a lower-than-average cost of living are ideal for raising a family.
Academic Enrichment: The University of Maine at Presque Isle, Northern Maine Community College, and Maine School of Math and Science provide an intellectual spirit and opportunities for continued learning.
Well Connected: The local airport provides year-round easy access and daily commercial airline service to Boston, MA.