Medical Education Faculty - Medical Director, Leahy Clinic

The Medical Director, Leahy Clinic is responsible for the following:

Clinical Oversight and Quality of Care:

• Work with student leaders to provide opportunity for students to participate in administration of the clinic for the purpose of their learning in health system science and their service learning experiences
• Collaborate with University of Scranton employed administrative and nursing leaders to ensure a smoothly running free clinic for the uninsured
• Provide overall medical oversight for medical services delivered by the Clinic
• Establish, review, and update clinical protocols, scope of services, and treatment guidelines
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards of care, patient safety practices, and ethical guidelines
• Serve as the final clinical authority for complex clinical issues and adverse event review
• Oversee quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
• Provide direct patient care as appropriate

Supervision, Teaching and Mentorship

• Provide medical oversight for residents, physicians, advanced practice providers, and ancillary staff in delivering high-quality, compassionate care during all hours of clinic operation
• Supervise resident and medical student learners
• Support volunteer clinicians
• In conjunction with attending and volunteer physicians, supervise students involved in patient care (e.g., medical and physician assistant students)
• Serve as collaborating physician for clinical pharmacists and nurse practitioners, and as supervisor of physician assistants, as needed
• Provide teaching, mentorship, and feedback to learners across disciplines, fostering an environment of professionalism and interprofessional teamwork
• Participate in clinic sessions, as feasible, to observe, teach, and support learners

Leadership and Administration:

• Collaborate with the Administrative Director to guide clinic operations and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements (state, federal, local, OSHA, and other applicable guidelines)
• Serve as a senior advisor to student leadership and the Clinic’s executive board; coach and support students in leadership roles
• Partner with the Administrative Director and student leadership to implement, evaluate, and update organizational and strategic plans, including the Quality Assurance and Risk Plan
• Participate in long-term strategic planning and clinic development
• Collaborate with institutional leadership and community partners
• Assist with recruitment, credentialing, and retention of volunteer clinicians and preceptors, including support of the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) process
• Assist with fundraising, grant applications, marketing, and community outreach efforts; promote the Clinic within the community

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure Clinic compliance with institutional policies, regulatory standards, and malpractice coverage requirements
• Support documentation standards, supervision requirements, and risk mitigation practices
• Oversee incident reporting, adverse event review, and quality assurance processes
• Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of clinical programs

Additional Responsibilities:

• Assist with coordination of specialty care

Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.