Medical Director of Hospital Medicine
Job at a glance
Job description
Looking for an experienced medical director to lead our 30+ provider practice at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – McKinney. The medical director will manage the day-to-day operations of the hospitalist group, including staffing, schedule oversight, and quality initiatives, while also collaborating with the hospital departments and leadership. The medical director will enjoy the well-established practice and supportive hospital leadership.
The Physician HTPN examines and treats patients with various conditions. They take patient histories, request tests, make diagnoses, and prescribe treatments. They administer vaccinations, perform follow-up exams, and educate patients on disease prevention and health maintenance. The Physician HTPN supervises the clinical activities of allied health and advanced practice professionals
Job Responsibilities
Examine, collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results.
Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
Order, perform, and interpret tests and examine records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition.
Work with a clinical team of technicians, advanced practice professionals, and physicians. Make judgments about tests, diagnoses, and treatment options for patients.
Monitor patient conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
Diagnoses and treats conditions in area of specialty.
May create post-operative care plans, recommend lifestyle changes involving diet, exercise and other matters.
Supervise the clinical activities of a care team that may consist of other providers, and allied health professionals.
Create, direct and participate in training and education programs relating to the provision of care by hospitalists.
Assist in formulating and implementing best practices, processes and policies for performance improvement, medical management, quality assessment, utilization review, risk management programs and cost reduction measures across Units.
Qualifications
Board Certified in Internal Medicine
3-5 years of experience in practice or clinical management
Strong communication and collaborative skills are essential for effectively working with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals