Vice President, Clinical Quality

Summary

Join Aledade as Vice President, Clinical Quality, leading the organization's efforts in delivering high-quality, value-based care. Oversee the development and implementation of strategic initiatives focused on key quality measures. The ideal candidate will be a proven leader with a strong clinical background and understanding of quality improvement methodologies. This role involves strategic leadership, operational oversight, education and advocacy, and team management. The position requires a MD or DO degree with 15+ years of experience and 5+ years in a clinical leadership role. Aledade offers a comprehensive benefits package including flexible work schedules, health insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and more.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree required with 15+ years of experience
• 5+ years of experience in a clinical leadership role, ideally focused on quality improvement, value-based care, or population health management
• Unparalleled, 90th percentile or better ability to lead through influence
• Relentless focus on data, using numbers to guide strategic decisions
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to successfully navigate and manage relationships across all levels, both upward and downward
• Deep understanding of key quality measures, including those related to blood pressure control, A1c control, and other chronic disease management metrics

Responsibilities

• Lead Aledade’s enterprise-wide clinical strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and national quality standards
• Drive strategic initiatives to position the company as a leader in clinical quality performance
• Develop and champion evidence-based clinical programs with organizational-wide impact
• Set the strategic direction for chronic disease management improvements, leveraging the latest research and cross-functional partnerships
• Establish and communicate a comprehensive, integrated vision for quality performance across chronic condition management measures (e.g., blood pressure and diabetes A1c control) and process-oriented measures (e.g., as screenings, transitional care, etc.)
• Optimize collaboration with key stakeholders to achieve industry-leading outcomes and enhance organizational reputation in quality standards
• Be accountable for national performance on key clinical quality programs,  with an initial focus on blood pressure control
• Lead the development and execution of sophisticated data systems for collection, analysis, and reporting
• Utilize these systems to influence decision-making and elevate clinical performance against key quality measures at a national level
• Spearhead advanced analysis of trends to proactively identify and capitalize on opportunities for substantial improvements in chronic disease management metrics, fostering innovation and setting benchmarks for the industry
• Lead the creation and implementation of a transformative education program that promotes best practices in clinical quality and value-based care
• Ensure this program serves as a benchmark for both internal and external stakeholders, enhancing organizational reputation and influence
• Strengthen and expand strategic relationships with key stakeholders, including regional medical directors and Aledade partner practices
• Foster an environment of alignment, collaboration, and shared vision for advancing clinical quality
• Provide strategic guidance on evolving clinical quality standards and value-based care models
• Influence and shape contracting and public policy through expert insights and advocacy, positioning the organization as a thought leader in the industry
• Direct and inspire a high-performing team of clinical quality professionals, driving their development and fostering a culture of excellence and engagement
• Lead initiatives that significantly enhance employee satisfaction and retention
• Champion organizational talent development, mentoring and cultivating leaders across the organization
• Extend influence beyond direct reports to create a pervasive impact on the organization's talent pool, nurturing future leaders who will drive clinical quality and innovation
• Adapt to evolving organizational needs and priorities by taking on additional duties as necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Board certification in a primary care speciality
• 5+ years experience in clinical practice

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules and the ability to work remotely are available for many roles
• Health, dental and vision insurance paid up to 80% for employees, dependents and domestic partners
• Robust time-off plan (21 days of PTO in your first year)
• Two paid volunteer days and 11 paid holidays
• 12 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents
• Six weeks paid sabbatical after six years of service
• Educational Assistant Program and Clinical Employee Reimbursement Program
• 401(k) with up to 4% match
• Stock options