Job description
We are seeking a passionate and experienced physician leader to join our team as Vice President, Clinical Quality. This role will be instrumental in leading our organization’s success in delivering high-quality, value-based care by overseeing the development and implementation of strategic initiatives focused on key quality measures, including blood pressure control, A1c control, and other measures of chronic disease management. The ideal candidate will be a proven leader with a strong clinical background and a deep understanding of quality improvement methodologies, value-based care models, and population health management. This role will be a member of the Quality Leadership team.
Primary Duties:
Strategic Leadership and Clinical Vision:
Lead Aledade’s enterprise-wide clinical strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and national quality standards. Drive strategic initiatives to position the company as a leader in clinical quality performance.
Develop and champion evidence-based clinical programs with organizational-wide impact. Set the strategic direction for chronic disease management improvements, leveraging the latest research and cross-functional partnerships.
Establish and communicate a comprehensive, integrated vision for quality performance across chronic condition management measures (e.g., blood pressure and diabetes A1c control) and process-oriented measures (e.g., as screenings, transitional care, etc.). Optimize collaboration with key stakeholders to achieve industry-leading outcomes and enhance organizational reputation in quality standards.
Operational Oversight and Performance Management:
Be accountable for national performance on key clinical quality programs, with an initial focus on blood pressure control.
Lead the development and execution of sophisticated data systems for collection, analysis, and reporting. Utilize these systems to influence decision-making and elevate clinical performance against key quality measures at a national level.
Spearhead advanced analysis of trends to proactively identify and capitalize on opportunities for substantial improvements in chronic disease management metrics, fostering innovation and setting benchmarks for the industry.
Education and Advocacy:
Lead the creation and implementation of a transformative education program that promotes best practices in clinical quality and value-based care. Ensure this program serves as a benchmark for both internal and external stakeholders, enhancing organizational reputation and influence.
Strengthen and expand strategic relationships with key stakeholders, including regional medical directors and Aledade partner practices. Foster an environment of alignment, collaboration, and shared vision for advancing clinical quality.
Provide strategic guidance on evolving clinical quality standards and value-based care models. Influence and shape contracting and public policy through expert insights and advocacy, positioning the organization as a thought leader in the industry.
Team Management and Development:
Direct and inspire a high-performing team of clinical quality professionals, driving their development and fostering a culture of excellence and engagement. Lead initiatives that significantly enhance employee satisfaction and retention.
Champion organizational talent development, mentoring and cultivating leaders across the organization. Extend influence beyond direct reports to create a pervasive impact on the organization’s talent pool, nurturing future leaders who will drive clinical quality and innovation.
Other Duties:
Adapt to evolving organizational needs and priorities by taking on additional duties as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications:
- MD or DO degree required with 15+ years of experience
- 5+ years of experience in a clinical leadership role, ideally focused on quality improvement, value-based care, or population health management.
- Unparalleled, 90th percentile or better ability to lead through influence
- Relentless focus on data, using numbers to guide strategic decisions.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to successfully navigate and manage relationships across all levels, both upward and downward.
- Deep understanding of key quality measures, including those related to blood pressure control, A1c control, and other chronic disease management metrics.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Board certification in a primary care speciality
- 5+ years experience in clinical practice
Physical Requirements:
- This remote role requires prolonged periods of time sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- This role requires up to 25% travel.
Who We Are:
Aledade, a public benefit corporation, exists to empower the most transformational part of our health care landscape - independent primary care. We were founded in 2014, and since then, we’ve become the largest network of independent primary care in the country - helping practices, health centers and clinics deliver better care to their patients and thrive in value-based care. Additionally, by creating value-based contracts across a wide variety of health plans, we aim to flip the script on the traditional fee-for-service model. Our work strengthens continuity of care, aligns incentives and ensures primary care physicians are paid for what they do best - keeping patients healthy. If you want to help create a health care system that is good for patients, good for practices and good for society - and if you’re eager to join a collaborative, inclusive and remote-first culture - you’ve come to the right place.
What Does This Mean for You?
At Aledade, you will be part of a creative culture that is driven by a passion for tackling complex issues with respect, open-mindedness and a desire to learn. You will collaborate with team members who bring a wide range of experiences, interests, backgrounds, beliefs and achievements to their work - and who are all united by a shared passion for public health and a commitment to the Aledade mission.
In addition to time off to support work-life balance and enjoyment, we offer the following comprehensive benefits package designed for the overall well-being of our team members:
Flexible work schedules and the ability to work remotely are available for many roles
Health, dental and vision insurance paid up to 80% for employees, dependents and domestic partners
Robust time-off plan (21 days of PTO in your first year)
Two paid volunteer days and 11 paid holidays
12 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents
Six weeks paid sabbatical after six years of service
Educational Assistant Program and Clinical Employee Reimbursement Program
401(k) with up to 4% match
Stock options
And much more!
At Aledade, we don’t just accept differences, we celebrate them! We strive to attract, develop and retain highly qualified individuals representing the diverse communities where we live and work. Aledade is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment policies and decisions at Aledade are based on merit, qualifications, performance and business needs. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity or expression, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.
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