Medical Director/Faculty, Outpatient Residency Clinic

Medical Director, Academic Outpatient Clinic
St. Vincent's Medical Center (SVMC) is a 520-bed, tertiary academic hospital providing care in all clinical disciplines with a regional reputation for excellence in care and education. Located in desirable Fairfield County, SVMC is a member of Hartford HealthCare (HHC), the largest and most integrated health system in Connecticut and one of the largest employers in the state. Affiliated with the Frank H. Netter School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University, SVMC has an extremely strong clinical and educational culture. We seek a medical director to work with our FQHC partner to maximize efficiency and lead an academic outpatient clinic. This position affords an academic physician and clinically active leader the opportunity to guide the outpatient ambulatory curriculum, provide faculty oversight, support a stimulating environment for residents and students, and provide exposure to scholarly activity.
Reporting to the Chair of Medicine, responsibilities include teaching residents, medical students, and other learners; oversight of clinic faculty attendings; coordination of resident evaluations in the clinic; and maintaining PCP assignments.
SVMC/HHC is the primary educational partner for the Frank H. Netter School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University and is an integral part of the educational mission of their UME and GME programs. The QU School of Medicine's Internal Medicine residency trains 30 categorical residents and another 6 preliminary residents. SVMC is also the largest teaching site for undergraduate medical education in the School of Medicine.
Medical Director, Academic Outpatient Clinic details:

• Role: Medical Director, Academic Outpatient Clinic

• Location: Bridgeport, Connecticut

• Setting: Outpatient, academic clinic-based

• Schedule: Full-time, weekdays

• Phone call only: Back-up coverage

• Offerings: Guaranteed base, sign-on, relocation

• Work authorization: H-1B cap-exempt organization

Sample of Hartford HealthCare benefits:

• Paid CME time off plus CME budget, as well as reimbursed professional licenses and dues

• Paid time off plus all company holidays

• Retirement 401(k) with sizeable match

• Family care benefits, including emergency back-up care

• Voluntary benefits include tuition programs; home, auto, and renter's insurance; identity theft protection; legal services; pet insurance ; and more!

• Optional moonlighting/per diem opportunities in the hospital or urgent care settings

Recent Hartford HealthCare honors:

• "Quest for Quality - 2025 Award" - Prestigious honor awarded by the American Hospital Association

• "A rating" - 1 of only 3 healthcare systems in the U.S. to achieve across the board A ratings - Leapfrog

• "Best Organizations for Leadership Development" - National Center for Healthcare Leadership

• "Best Regional Hospitals" - U.S. News & World Report

Connecticut lifestyle:

• Connecticut's convenient location allows easy access to major cities like New York and Boston , while maintaining a high quality of life with low crime rates and beautiful, welcoming suburban neighborhoods.

• The state has excellent educational institutions , from top-ranked public schools to prestigious universities, and boasts a strong job market , particularly in finance, health care, and technology.

• Residents enjoy the state's rich history and culture with numerous museums, theaters and historic sites, along with a variety of outdoor activities , including hiking, skiing, and boating.

Qualifications:

• MD/DO with board certification in Internal Medicine

• Unrestricted State of Connecticut medical license (or eligibility)

• Minimum of five years of academic experience

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Must be eligible for appointment to the Frank H. Netter School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University