Chief of Gastroenterology

Atrius Health, a well-established, physician-led, nonprofit healthcare organization, is nationally recognized for transforming healthcare through clinical innovations and quality improvement. Academically affiliated, Atrius Health delivers an effective system of connected care for more than 730,000 adult and pediatric patients at 30 medical practice locations in eastern and central Massachusetts. Our medical practices (Dedham Medical Associates, Granite Medical Group, Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates and PMG - Plymouth), have more than 50 specialties and 695 physicians. We are a leader in value based care.

We are currently recruiting for a Chief of Gastroenterology.

Gastroenterology Department:

• Consists of 18 Gastroenterologists
• Services include: ambulatory as well as hospital based endoscopy, colonoscopy, capsule endoscopy, and advanced procedures
• Community based out-patient clinical services offered at 5 practice locations
• Endoscopy Suites in Boston and Weymouth
• Hepatitis C Treatment Support Program
• Colon Cancer Risk Assessment Program
• Affiliates with BI/Lahey and Mount Auburn Hospitals

Opportunity Highlights

• Reports to the Executive Chair of Specialties
• Position will have both administrative and clinical responsibilities
• Provides overall direction for the department, including but not limited to clinician recruitment, performance management and staff retention
• Directs and actively involved with quality improvement, utilization, patient safety and patient risk management activities
• Communicates effectively on organizational and department goals and strategies
• Work collaboratively with primary care and specialty colleagues
• Exceptionally strong referral base in a growing patient population

Qualifications

• BC/BE Gastroenterology
• Proven track record of physician management/progressive leadership experience
• Well respected clinician with a demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment
• Possess the ability to engage, mentor and develop staff
• Strong commitment to providing outstanding health care to patients

At Atrius Health, (Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates, Granite Medical Group, Dedham Medical Associates, PMG Associates and VNA/Hospice) we offer:

• Robust integrated EMR system (Epic) and data warehouse
• Predictive analytics
• Like-minded colleagues similarly committed to population health and preventative medicine who are interested in developing and sharing best practices
• Teaching & research opportunities through our Academic Institute
• Extremely competitive salary
• Exceptional benefits package including health, dental and life insurance, 401(k) match, disability, CME reimbursement, generous PTO

Send confidential CV to: Brenda Reed, Physician Recruitment, Atrius Health, 275 Grove Street, Suite 3-300, Newton, MA 02466; T: 617-559-8275; E: brenda_reed@atriushealth.org. EOE/AA. No third party agency. www.atriushealth.org.