Upward Health

Upward Health

Medical Director

Hartford, Connecticut, United States · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 16 days ago
EHR/EMRPatient CareLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingCritical ThinkingMentoringAdaptability

About the role

  • Upward Health is an in-home, multidisciplinary medical group providing 24/7 whole-person care.
  • Our clinical team treats physical, behavioral, and social health needs when and where a patient needs help.
  • Everyone on our team from our doctors, nurses, and Care Specialists to our HR, Technology, and Business Services staff are driven by a desire to improve the lives of our patients.

Responsibilities

  • Ability to interact with key stakeholders, including patients, families, senior management, and external partners, to align on goals and drive operational success.

Nice to have

  • Experience with EMR systems (Athena preferred) and the ability to leverage technology to improve care coordination and patient outcomes.

Skills

  • Doctor of Medicine degree from a recognized medical school program
  • Must possess a current, unrestricted medical license in the State(s) of interest
  • Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine or in related primary/specialty care
  • Minimum three years of experience practicing in a direct patient care environment
  • Previous medical leadership and teaching experience preferred
  • Expertise in of population-based medicine and quality improvement principles
  • Experience with managing patient with complex needs, included behavioral health and substance use diagnoses
  • Strong healthcare management acumen, including working knowledge of current U. S. payer and provider landscape
  • The high sense of urgency and can-do attitude required
  • Technical acumen with EMR system (Athena experience a plus)

Compensation

  • $250,000 - $250,000 USD

Benefits

  • Prioritizes patient needs and ensures decisions are made with the goal of improving patient health and quality of life.
  • In-depth knowledge of medical practice, population health, and the application of medical principles to high-need patient populations.
  • It's no wonder 98% of patients report being fully satisfied with Upward Health!
  • The Medical Director will partner with cross-functional teams and senior leaders to deliver innovative and high-quality care in the home and community for high-need, high-risk, high-utilizing patients.

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