Hebrew Senior Life-New Bridge on the Charles

Permanent Position

SUMMARY

Hebrew SeniorLife (HSL) is seeking a Medical Director for its state-of-the-art senior care campus, NewBridge on the Charles (NBOC). The Medical Director will lead the physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other medical specialists for all levels of care and programs at this 162-acre campus located in Dedham, MA. HSL is a recognized national leader and vital resource for geriatric care for the entire spectrum of seniors. HSL brings a 40-year record of innovation to its senior living communities. It has been at the forefront of eldercare and physician education and has been a pioneer in designing programs that reflect the spectrum of geriatric care from independent living to palliative care. HSL has developed teams who are expert clinicians and have devoted their careers to the care of seniors. HSL is considered a Top Place to Work and an organization that cares deeply about its role as a compassionate care giving organization which makes it a sought-after place to work.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Medical Director reports to the Chief Medical Officer and is a leader in the Department of Medicine, which is one of the largest geriatric practices in Massachusetts. S/he will work with physician colleagues who lead the teams providing primary geriatric care and peers who lead the renowned specialty teams in nephrology, psychiatry, palliative care and the medically complex care unit.  The Medical Director will be a leader and participant in an intellectually stimulating organization and have an opportunity to participate in clinical or policy-oriented research at the Marcus Institute for Aging Research. The Medical Director at NBOC is a physician leader devoted to the geriatric population and provides an opportunity to influence and have an impact on care delivery and innovation to seniors.

THE POSITION

The focus of this position is on achieving results which are aligned with the larger vision of the organization and its strategic goals. The Medical Director will require initiative, coupled with a sense of competitive drive, and the ability to stay focused on results despite changing conditions; these are the keys to achieving the performance objectives of this job. Because environmental and organizational conditions change rapidly, the work involves innovation and creativity in generating ideas for quick response. Decision-making is focused on implementing practical and timely solutions.