Job Summary:

The Clinical Director is responsible for providing medical oversight to their team, championing and driving improvement initiatives, supporting academic partnerships, serving as the clinical point of contact for grant projects, and delivering direct patient care. The Clinical Director also involves providing leadership and guidance to clinical staff, ensuring high-quality care, and advancing GPTLHB's mission through active participation in strategic planning and quality improvement efforts. This position works with other clinical staff to establish medical protocols and treatment regimens.

Essential Functions:

Provide comprehensive medical oversight to the clinical team, including physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals, ensuring adherence to established protocols and best practices.

Collaborate with clinical staff to establish, review, and update medical protocols and treatment regimens that align with current evidence-based guidelines.

Monitor clinical operations to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies, addressing any deviations promptly.

Lead quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care, safety, and operational efficiency within the clinic.

Identify areas for improvement through data analysis and feedback from staff and patients, and implement strategies to address identified gaps.

Collaborate with the Chief Improvement Director and other leadership team members to integrate improvement initiatives into the clinic’s strategic plan.

Establish and maintain relationships with academic institutions to support clinical education, research collaborations, and training programs.

Supervise and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows, providing a supportive learning environment and ensuring educational goals are met.

Participate in curriculum development and educational activities that promote continuous learning among clinical staff.

Serve as the primary clinical liaison for grant-funded projects, ensuring that clinical perspectives are incorporated into project planning and execution.

Work with grant teams to develop project protocols, oversee clinical data collection, and ensure alignment with the clinic’s mission and patient care standards.

Provide clinical expertise in grant writing and reporting, contributing to the success and sustainability of funded initiatives.

Deliver high-quality direct patient care, including comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, and follow-up care.

Maintain an active patient panel, balancing administrative duties with clinical responsibilities to meet the needs of the patient population.

Stay current with advancements in medical care and integrate new practices into patient treatment as appropriate.

Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to clinical staff, fostering a culture of teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement.

Conduct regular team meetings, case reviews, and professional development sessions to promote high standards of clinical practice.

Address clinical performance issues and collaborate with HR and department leaders to implement corrective actions and professional development plans.

Actively participate in strategic planning sessions, contributing medical expertise to align clinical operations with GPTLHB's mission and goals.

Champion initiatives that support the health and well-being of the community, ensuring that clinic services are responsive to the needs of patients.

Engage with external stakeholders, including community leaders and healthcare partners, to promote the clinic’s mission and enhance service delivery.

Professional Behavior:

• Effectively plan, organize workload and schedule time to meet the demands of the position.

• Work in a cooperative and professional manner with OHC and GPTLHB staff.

• Treat Great Plains tribes and collaborators with dignity and respect.

• Utilize effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Advance personal educational development by attending training sessions and seminars as appropriate.

• Exemplify excellent customer service with tribal stakeholders, health board colleagues, program partners, service recipients, visitors and guests.

• Foster a work environment of wellness, courtesy, friendliness, helpfulness and respect.

• Relate well and work collaboratively with coworkers and all levels of staff in a professional manner.

• Consistently demonstrate respect for and acceptance of differing capabilities, cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation and/or personalities.

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