Medical Director of Population Health / Clinical Assistant Professor (HS)

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University · Brooklyn

The Department of Regulatory Affairs at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences is seeking a full time Medical Director of Population Health / Clinical Assistant Professor (HS).

The Medical Director of Population Health is responsible for overseeing and guiding healthcare initiatives aimed at improving the health and well-being of the patient population within our healthcare organization. This position requires a combination of clinical expertise, data analysis, and strategic planning to drive positive health outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. Reporting to the Chief Medical and Chief Quality Officers, the successful candidate will:

Provide clinical guidance and expertise to interdisciplinary teams.
Develop and implement evidence-based care protocols and guidelines.
Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient care.
Develop and execute population health management strategies.
Define and prioritize healthcare objectives for the targeted population.
Monitor health trends, identify gaps in care, and recommend interventions to address them.
Analyze healthcare data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
Develop and maintain health analytics tools and reporting mechanisms.
Use data-driven insights to guide decision-making and measure program effectiveness.
Promote care coordination, transitions of care, and integration among healthcare providers.
Implement care pathways and care management programs to ensure continuity of care.
Identify and address social determinants of health that may impact patient outcomes.
Implement new initiatives and strategies to improve performance in value care programs.
Collaborate with manage care division in the institution on payor contract analysis and strategies.
Monitor and evaluate the quality of care provided to the population, including HEDIS measures.
Implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
Foster patient engagement and activation through education and outreach programs.
Encourage preventive care and wellness initiatives within the population.
Collaborate with patient advocacy groups to support patient-centered care.
Work closely with healthcare executives, administrators, and clinical teams.
Collaborate with other departments, such as finance, managed care, ambulatory care and IT, to support population health initiatives.
Ensure PCMH annual requirements are met and annual certification is maintained.
Communicate effectively to ensure alignment of goals and objectives.
Manage budget and resources for population health programs.
Ensure cost-effective strategies while maintaining high-quality care.
Maintain a clinic session within a primary care clinic at UHD.

Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.

The Department of Regulatory Affairs at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences is seeking a full time Medical Director of Population Health / Clinical Assistant Professor (HS).

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