Primary Care Physician - Medical Director for Professional Development

The salary range for this position is $72.00 - $151.00 (Annually)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity.

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer an excellent benefits package. This includes a continuing medical education allowance, paid time off, well-being fund, 401k, paid parental leave, malpractice insurance and much more. Moreover, we will provide financial stability and administrative support so you can focus on your passion – practicing medicine. Please click here to learn more about benefits.

Description

Northwestern Medical Group - Professional Development Primary Care Physician Leadership Role

• Reports to the Chief Medical Officer, NMG
• Leads development of NM Primary Care’s physician education curriculum, including identifying curriculum content, partnering with NM specialists to create educational content, and ensuring NM Primary Care clinician participation in the curriculum and other Primary Care professional development activities developed in the future
• Identifies educational opportunities and emerging trends to be incorporated into the Primary Care curriculum or other professional development activities
• In concert with Primary Care Institute leadership, the physician leader will help work collaboratively to meet any Institute deliverables related to Primary Care education and professional development

Roles and Responsibilities

Relationships

• Work collaboratively with Primary Care physicians, Specialists, Institute leaders, NM Academy leaders, NU and CME office representatives, and other stakeholders to develop, maintain, and update the Primary Care curriculum and other
• Serve as physician champion for professional development, including participation in the curriculum and other professional development activities
• Share data on curriculum completion and performance
• Consistently communicate with Primary Care Leadership on professional development issues that may arise

Reliability

• Providing clinical expertise, when appropriate, to identify educational opportunities
• Actively participate in performance metrics including, but not limited to, curriculum completion and clinical performance as a result of curriculum completion

Efficiency

• Implementation and maintenance of Primary Care curriculum
• Share and implement best practices around clinician education
• Provide insight and input during planning discussions

Growth

• Serve as leader for Primary Care professional development Collaborate with Directors and Program Manager to motivate participation in professional development activities

 

 

Qualifications

Core Competencies

• Strong clinical credentials
• Communicates effectively
• Systems thinker
• Enjoys working as part of a high-performance team
• Serves as role model for staff and physicians
• Life-long learner committed to continuous education
• Committed to supporting staff and physician engagement
• Excellent relationship and influence skills with physician peers
• Able to problem solve
• Leads with honesty and integrity
• Demonstrates compassion and respect toward patients and staff
• Committed to delivering an excellent patient experience

Time Commitment

• Year 1: Approximately 20% of total time commitment per week. This should include any time for curriculum development, meetings, follow-up, and communication.
• Year 2+: 10% of total time commitment per week. This should include any time for curriculum development, meetings, follow-up, and communication.

Accountability

• Meeting curriculum development and launch milestones of launching six months after starting with at least 25% of the curriculum developed, then the remainder of the curriculum by the end of the first year of employment
• 60% of Primary Care physicians will complete the Primary Care curriculum in Year 1, 80% in Year 2
• Responsiveness to communications from the Recruitment and Primary Care Leadership teams

Equal Opportunity

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. 

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.