Permanent | Medical Director - Geriatric Medicine |Mishawaka, IN | Benefits (SM)

Responsibilities:
Provide general medical direction and supervision of participant care under the Executive Director’s oversight.
Oversee delivery of participant care, clinical outcomes, and manage the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
Develop and maintain medical policies, procedures, standards, and protocols.
Provide leadership and supervision to Primary Care Providers (PCPs) and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs).
Lead and guide program colleagues and community providers.
Conduct history and physicals on new participants, event-based, and periodic reassessments; develop medical treatment plans and deliver necessary medical services in participants’ locations.
Interview and evaluate applicants and their caregivers; participate in intake and assessment decisions.
Discuss medical conditions and prognosis with participants and caregivers to assist in care planning.
Collaborate across divisions in a shared, collaborative culture.
Participate actively in the interdisciplinary team, educating and advising on diagnoses, cognitive and physical function, and treatment options.
Engage in team and family conferences and decision-making processes.
Educate participants and families on health maintenance and chronic conditions in cooperation with nursing staff.
Supervise health care and treatment programs developed by the interdisciplinary team.
Perform physical exams, order and evaluate labs and diagnostic tests, and maintain systematic records.
Exhibit strong skills in physical assessment and chronic disease management for frail older adults.
Manage changing priorities according to participant needs.
Participate in provider on-call rotation as required.