Medical Director - Geriatric/Internal Medicine - MD or DO - Chico, CA - Total Comp $280K-350K
Bellingham, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Internal Medicine
Salary
$210,000
– $350,000
• yearly
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Long-Term Care/Facility
Location
Chico, California, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
4/17/24
The Physician/Medical Director is responsible for the clinical direction and oversight of Healthcare Providers in various post-acute facilities, providing in-patient holistic medical services utilizing innovative technologies to improve patient access impacting quality outcomes.
These medical services include:
- Planning, directing, and evaluating resident/patient care
- Examination and treatment of chronic and acute episodic illnesses; and treatment of minor injuries, accidents, and other injuries/illnesses.
- Performs elected laboratory testing, writes prescriptions, and diagnoses and treats medical conditions within the scope of their license expertise, protocols, and available equipment.
Job Responsibilities
Acts as a resource person for decisions, planning, and policies affecting the health of residents/patients. * Exercises professional judgment and provides consultation to Providers concerning appropriate treatment of residents/patients.
Follows residents/patients in a post-acute skilled nursing facility, inpatient rehabilitation, assisted living, and other post-acute care facilities, as needed for continuity of care.
Collaborates with Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, and facility staff to identify resident/patient needs and helps develop plans to meet these needs.
Qualifications
M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited United States medical school.
Successful completion of a residency program at an accredited healthcare institution.
Board certification in primary care or related field from said residency. (Preferred)
Current license in the State of California
Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration for prescription writing
Working Hours