Medical Director

Peterson Medical Associates

PETERSON HEALTH, Kerrville, Texas

A visionary physician executive is needed to influence forward-looking strategy for maximizing an ACO model and to define the direction of new technology to support patient care.  This is a wonderful opportunity to help build the future direction of Peterson Medical Associates, aligning the culture to further enhance collaboration, quality and performance metrics at all levels.  * Peterson Health is involved in a Baldrige Journey and has a demonstrated commitment to Studer Principles.

The Organization:  Financially strong, Peterson Health is a profitable, fiercely independent, private, not-for-profit, healthcare system serving the community for 65 years.  With net revenues of more than $125 million, the 124-bed hospital features private rooms and is serenely settled on a scenic 35-acre campus.  The ED is busy, and there are more than 25 key service lines/departments, including a certified Acute Rehab Unit; Texas Ten Step designated maternity unit; The Baby Place and Women’s Services; an ICU; an expanded Heart and Vascular Center providing Cardiac Catheterization and Interventional Radiology; seven surgical suites; and an award-winning Center for Orthopedic Health for total joint replacement and more.

*Peterson Medical Associates is a multi-specialty group practice affiliated with Peterson Health which brings together primary care, specialty care and Women’s Associates to create a strong and diverse medical team with more than 40 providers at multiple locations throughout the county.

The Opportunity:  Reporting to the CEO of Peterson Health, the Medical Director will serve as the clinical operations leader in dyad with an administrator, providing strategic direction for the growth and success of Peterson Medical Associates.  This executive will serve as a liaison between the medical staff and hospital administration, will provide direct supervision to medical providers and nursing staff, and will develop innovative ideas in the areas of clinical quality, patient flow, patient access, utilization and financial sustainability.  Additionally, this Medical Director will spend a small amount of time providing direct clinical care to patients based upon specialty training.

The Candidate:  The ideal candidate will be a community-oriented primary care or internal medicine physician with a minimum of five years’ clinical and leadership experience.  He/She will have a history of leading collaborative change within a fast-growing, hospital-based physician group.  The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable about metrics, protocols, standards of care, patient access, flow, throughput and outcomes.  The candidate will hold an MD degree, along with Board Certification in Family Practice or Internal Medicine; must hold or obtain a Texas medical license.

The Community:  Kerrville has one of the highest per-capita incomes of any city in the State of Texas.  It is a family-oriented community with strong core values and community pride.  Nestled in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, Kerrville is surrounded by an array of natural beauty.  Enjoy kayaking along the Guadalupe, hiking scenic hills, strolling along the newly renovated Louise Hayes Park, and more.  There is no city or state personal or corporate income tax, and the weather is pleasant year-round.

~A very attractive base salary, incentive plan, relocation and executive benefits package is offered~