Strategic Director of Medical Services, FSU PrimaryHealth

Physician, Strategic Director of Medical Services, FMPP
FSU PrimaryHealth™, FMPP Operations

The FSU College of Medicine is recruiting a clinically oriented Family Medicine physician and leader to play a key role at its FSU PrimaryHealth™ community-based clinic. This position as medical director for FSU PrimaryHealth™, will also include broader leadership duties as Strategic Director of Medical Services for the Florida Medical Practice Plan, Inc. (FMPP), which administers the ambulatory care practices of the FSU College of Medicine. This leadership role will be pivotal in enhancing our commitment to delivering innovative healthcare, education, and community service.

This is a full-time physician position with a primary staff appointment based in FMPP. The candidate will also be eligible for  a community faculty appointment through the College’s regional campus structure. This role will include 50% protected time for leadership responsibilities, and an active clinical role as a Family Medicine provider.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Medical Director of FSU PrimaryHealth™ – Provides strategic clinical leadership to 12-15 clinicians (MDs, DOs, APRNs, PAs, LCSWs, PharmDs) in partnership with clinical operations leaders, for a full-scope family medicine outpatient practice without OB.
• Communities in Action for Medical Innovation (CAMI) medical services development– Provides strategic guidance on the creation, growth, and integration of (non-psychiatric) medical services for FMPP-administered mental health & SUD pilot program.
• FMPP Clinical Operations Advisor– As requested by the FMPP Chief Operating Officer and Head of Clinical Operations, serves as clinician advisor for strategic planning, clinical services growth, and operations viability of current and future family of ambulatory practices.
• FMPP Physician Liaison to FSU Health – As FSU, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, Mayo Clinic Florida, and other clinical institutions form the FSU Health academic enterprise, helps establish and strengthen the FMPP clinical connection to FSU Health with other leaders involved in the process.
• Learner “Success Officer” across FMPP clinical settings– As a physician leader based inside the clinical enterprise, ensures that its structure, systems, and workflows are advancing the needs of learners as determined by academic Chairs from across the University to the highest degree possible. Also serves as consultant to nursing staff and other staff physicians within FSU PrimaryHealth™ and other COM medical practices administered by Florida Medical Practice Plan, Inc. (FMPP). May serve as preceptor to students on clinical rotations, as well as potential off-site preceptor of Family Medicine and other residents.

FMPP Vision & Mission

Florida Medical Practice Plan, Inc. (FMPP) is dedicated to advancing the education, research, and patient care missions of the College of Medicine by enabling our faculty to maintain clinical competence, fulfill certification requirements, and share expertise with fellow healthcare providers while serving as dedicated clinical teachers for students and resident physicians. The mission of FMPP Clinical Operations is to deliver the highest quality, patient-centered healthcare to the communities we serve.

Required Qualifications

Doctoral degree (MD or DO), four years of experience, and personal/professional goals which are consistent with the mission of the FSU College of Medicine and Florida Medical Practice Plan, Inc. (Note: years spent in the completion of an approved residency program may count toward required experience.)

• Valid license to practice medicine in accordance with Chapter 458, Florida Statutes (or eligibility to obtain)
• Completion of an approved U.S. Residency Program and valid Board Certification in Family Medicine or appropriate discipline
• Current Federal DEA license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Certification by certifying agency, or the ability to obtain prior to hire
• Provider trained in and passionate about Family Medicine
• Experience assessing patient condition independently or in consultation
• Experience providing appropriate treatment or referral for treatment
• Knowledge of and ability to apply current principles, methods and practices for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment
• Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook or equivalent software
• Experience communicating effectively verbally and in writing
• Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
• Significant evidence-based leadership competencies

Post-job offer, but prior to hire, the following will be required:

• Current PPD (Purified Protein Derivative) test as performed by a qualified physician from within the past 6 months
• Physical examination completed by a qualified healthcare provider/physician from within the past 6 months

Within 30 days of hire, you must provide:

• Documentation of vaccination for Tetanus within the last 10 years
• Proof of immunization OR positive titers for Hepatitis B

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply related federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations
• Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply related University policies, procedures, principles, and practices
• Skill in assessment and treatment of persons from diverse populations

Florida State University

One of the nation’s elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research, encourages creativity, and embraces diversity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

FSU College of Medicine

The FSU College of Medicine will educate and develop exemplary physicians who practice patient-centered health care, discover and advance knowledge, and are responsive to community needs, especially through service to elder, rural, minority, and underserved populations. We will lead the nation in preparing compassionate physicians to deliver the highest quality 21st Century patient-centered medicine to communities of greatest need.

As a community-based medical school, the FSU College of Medicine provides third- and fourth-year clinical training at regional medical school campuses around the state through affiliations with local physicians, ambulatory care facilities and hospitals.

At the Regional Medical School Campus – Tallahassee, clerkship directors from the Tallahassee area direct the students’ rotations in family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, surgery, obstetrics-gynecology, geriatrics, psychiatry and emergency medicine. Additional community physicians serve as clerkship faculty in these and other clinical areas.

Explore career opportunities at our state-of-the-art FSU Primary Health clinic.

FSU PrimaryHealth™ and Florida Medical Practice Plan (FMPP)

FSU PrimaryHealth™ is the Florida State University College of Medicine’s primary care practice, one of four administered by FMPP, all established to meet community health and mental health needs in Leon and surrounding counties. FSU PrimaryHealth™ welcomed its first patients on May 13, 2019.

Florida Medical Practice Plan, Inc. (FMPP) is the faculty practice plan for the Florida State University College of Medicine. FMPP is dedicated to advancing the mission of the FSU College of Medicine through comprehensive clinical practice, pioneering research, and exemplary education. We are committed to meeting community and faculty needs through residency and fellowship program support, healthcare service agreements, and clinical practice operations.

FMPP’s vision is to revolutionize healthcare through community-integrated academic healthcare initiatives. By leveraging clinical opportunities, FMPP strives to enhance access to healthcare for all populations, while nurturing the next generation of healthcare clinicians.

FSU Total Rewards

FSU offers a robust Total Rewards package. Visit https://hr.fsu.edu/total-rewards to learn more about our Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Recognition, and Employee Development programs.

Fast Facts

• Founded in 1851; oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida
• Carnegie Commission classification: “Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity”
• 44,597 students from every Florida county and 130 countries
• Accepted freshman profile for fall 2022:
  • 1-4.5 average GPA; 26-31 average ACT composite score; 1220-1360 SAT score
• 96% retention rate for freshmen; 75% graduation rate within four years
• 17:1 student/faculty ratio
• 394 buildings on 1,715.5 acres; main campus in Tallahassee is 485.7 acres
• 2,615 traditional faculty; has included 6 Nobel Laureates
• 14,705 total employees
• Operating budget of $1.95 billion
• FSU’s research expenditures totaled more than $355 million for FY 2022
• 282 degree programs: bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, specialist, professional

Tallahassee, Florida

Tallahassee, nestled among the rolling hills of northwest Florida, is in the center of the eight-county “Big Bend” area. Geographically, Tallahassee is close to both the Gulf of Mexico, a mere twenty miles to the south, and to Georgia, fourteen miles to the north.
With a student population exceeding 70,000, Tallahassee is a college town, home to Florida State University, ranked the nation’s 19th-best public university by U.S. News & World Report. As the capital, Tallahassee is the site of the Florida State Capitol, Supreme Court of Florida, Florida Governor’s Mansion, and nearly 30 state agency headquarters. The city is also known for its large number of law firms, lobbying organizations, trade associations and professional associations, including the Florida Bar and the Florida Chamber of Commerce. It is a recognized regional center for scientific research, and home to the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory. In 2015, Tallahassee was awarded the All-American City Award by the National Civic League for the second time.

How to Apply

Academic Med is a retained executive search firm that specializes in the recruitment of physicians, scientists, and leaders for academic medical schools & health systems throughout the United States. This search is being led by Gentry Zacheis, President and Jim Hagood, Managing Director. Please submit applications, nominations, and/or confidential inquiries to: jim@academic-med.com

EEO/AA

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