The Medical Officer develops, designs, and manages Quality Improvement projects; assists in the development and implementation of Quality Improvement strategies; and creates techniques for evaluating the effectiveness of interventions. Duties to include but not limited to: Manages and designs clinical quality improvement projects and their implementation. Review medical literature and clinical practice guidelines to identify best practices and develop interventions that support their adoption. Participates in data analysis to assess patterns of care or outcomes. Collaborate with staff to develop new techniques to measure clinical processes and outcomes in ambulatory care, home health agencies, skilled nursing facilities, hospitals and other settings. Serves as liaison between IPRO and the provider community, county and local specialty societies and healthcare institutions. Responsible for submission of state and federal deliverables. Public speaking and presentation responsibilities to community groups, stakeholders and providers. Supervise and oversee the clinical staff and approaches to achieving target outcomes. Travel as necessary for recruitment, presentations and meetings, and other business purposes. Perform additional duties as required by contracts. This position is office based at our Jericho, NY office.

QUALIFICATIONS

An understanding of clinical practice patterns with the ability to discuss clinical practices with physicians. An understanding of Health Information Technology (HIT) and its role in practice transformation. Familiarity with quality improvement principles and techniques. Knowledge of epidemiology and of current clinical research and practice guidelines.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

An M.D. degree with a license to practice in New York, required. (Candidates who have established eligibility for New York licensure may be considered; licensure must be obtained before appointment). Board certified or board eligibility, required. An MPH or equivalent degree with emphasis in epidemiology or health services research, preferred. One (1) year of experience in public health, health services research, health care quality improvement, epidemiology, health care outcomes research, or related field is required The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. The annualized salary range for this position is $160,000.00 - $165,000.00. Actual salary range and /or hourly rate depends on a variety of factors including experience, education, credentials, location, and budget. The salary range and/or hourly rate listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. IPRO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or military status, or any other category protected under applicable law.