Medical Director- Nurse Practitioner
27 days ago
Long Beach
Job DescriptionSalary: $80-90/hr Director of Clinical Operations - NP/PA Reports To: Executive Director Employment Type: Full-Time Location: Long Beach, LA, Inland Empire, Imperial Valley. Our Mission: At Whole Person Care Clinic, our mission is to provide holistic, compassionate, and accessible care that nurtures the physical, emotional, and social well-being of every individual we serve. Through an integrated approach that combines medical expertise, mental health support, and community services, we are dedicated to addressing the full spectrum of our patients' needs. By fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment, we empower individuals to achieve their highest quality of life and well-being, regardless of their socioeconomic status. We strive to create a supportive community where every person is valued, heard, and cared for with dignity and respect. Key Responsibilities: Leadership and Strategy: • Provide clinical leadership and strategic direction for programs serving unhoused populations, including recuperative care, street medicine, and urgent care., • Collaborate with executive leadership to develop and implement initiatives addressing the unique healthcare needs of individuals experiencing homelessness. Recuperative Care: • Oversee clinical services for recuperative care programs, ensuring patients discharged from hospitals receive appropriate follow-up care, support, and housing connections., • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including case managers, housing navigators and mental health specialists, to address medical and psychosocial needs., • Lead clinical efforts in delivering healthcare directly to individuals in encampments, shelters, and on the streets., • Develop and standardize mobile healthcare protocols, emphasizing harm reduction, chronic disease management, and preventive care., • Ensure the delivery of high-quality, compassionate care in the urgent care setting, addressing acute illnesses and injuries common in homeless populations., • Optimize workflows to reduce wait times and improve access for patients with limited resources., • Provide direct patient care across programs, modeling excellence in clinical skills, cultural competence, and patient-centered care., • Diagnose, treat, and manage a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions, with sensitivity to the challenges faced by homeless individuals., • Supervise and mentor clinical staff, fostering professional development and continuous learning. Quality Assurance and Program Development: • Develop and implement clinical guidelines, policy and procedures, protocols, and workflows tailored to the needs of unhoused populations., • Monitor clinical performance metrics and outcomes, using data to drive quality improvement initiatives., • Recruit, train, and supervise a multidisciplinary team, including nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and allied health professionals., • Provide ongoing training on trauma-informed care, cultural humility, and strategies for addressing social determinants of health., • Build and maintain partnerships with hospitals, shelters, community organizations, and government agencies to enhance care coordination., • Advocate for policies and funding that address health disparities, homelessness, and access to healthcare., • Ensure adherence to safety protocols, infection control practices, and ethical standards., • Oversee documentation, billing, and credentialing processes to meet legal and financial requirements., • Lead risk management initiatives, including incident reviews and audits. Additional Responsibilities • Serve as a clinical resource for staff and community partners, addressing complex cases and offering guidance on care strategies., • Contribute to grant writing and reporting by providing clinical expertise and data on program impact. Education and Certification: • NP or PA degree from an accredited institution., • Board certification in a relevant specialty., • Active and unrestricted medical license in the state of practice., • DEA License, • Minimum 5 years of clinical experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership or administrative role., • Experience in nonprofit, community health, or public health settings is strongly preferred., • Passion for serving underserved and vulnerable populations., • Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills., • Expertise in trauma-informed care, cultural competence, and health equity., • Knowledge of quality improvement processes, regulatory compliance, and performance metrics., • Excellent clinical skills and the ability to mentor and inspire a multidisciplinary team., • Split between administrative office responsibilities and direct clinical care in community health or similar settings., • Occasional travel to external sites, partner organizations, and community events.