Perm-Geriatric Medicine Medical Director
Chantilly, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Medical Director
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
4/26/24
Location: In Alabama, located on the Gulf Coast, a historic port city located on the Gulf Coast. It's the third most populous city in Alabama and serves as a cultural, economic, and industrial hub for the region. Mobile has a rich history, with influences from French, Spanish, British, and Native American cultures.
Facility: Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly provides services such as primary care, specialty care, prescription drugs, physical therapy, and social services to eligible seniors in the area
Opportunity:
Facility: Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly provides services such as primary care, specialty care, prescription drugs, physical therapy, and social services to eligible seniors in the area
Opportunity:
- Client will consider full-time OR part-time (16-24 hours/week) candidates
- Under the supervision of the Executive Director.
- Provides general medical direction and supervision of the medical aspects of participant care
- Responsible for the delivery of participant care, clinical outcomes, and oversight of the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
- Responsible for the development and maintenance of medical policies and procedures/standards and protocols
- Provides direction and supervision to related Primary Care Providers (PCPs) and APPs.
- Provides leadership and guidance to the program colleagues and providers in the local community
- Need to have a driver's license, proof of insurance, and means of transportation
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), in addition to basic knowledge of email, calendaring systems, and other software as required to perform the essential functions of the job
- Excellent organizational, customer service, flexibility, and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to travel within the region periodically as needed
- Conduct history and physical on new participants and event-based and periodic reassessments. Develop medical treatment plan and provide medically necessary services in the range of locations in which participants may reside.
- Interview and evaluate applicants to PACE Organization and their caregivers and participate in the Intake and Assessment decision.
- Discuss each participant's medical conditions and prognosis with him/her and their caregiver to assist them in expressing their wishes and planning their future care.
- Execute assignments in a culture that is shared and collaborative across all divisions within TH PACE.
- Collaborate in the nursing treatment program of participants.
- Establish and/or maintain as a member of the leadership team a plan to achieve operating goals.
- Participate as an active member of PACE Organization interdisciplinary team. Educates and advises the team regarding the implications of diagnoses, cognitive and physical function and treatment options.
- Participate in team and family conferences and decision-making processes.
- Educate participants and families regarding health maintenance and their chronic medical conditions, in cooperation with nursing staff.
- Supervise the health care and treatment program as developed by the interdisciplinary team.
- Perform physical examinations, order and evaluate appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests, and record results in a systematic manner.
- Effective skills in physical assessment and chronic disease management for frail older adults.
- Desire to work in a creative alternate health care setting.
- Able to manage changing priorities according to participant needs.
- Qualify for federal school loan forgiveness program
The following are for full-time employment. Part-time employment compensation and benefits to be discussed at interview.
- Practice Management support to help build your new practice
- Tuition reimbursement
- Top of the line benefits – Medical, Dental and Vision
- Paid time off
- 403(b) retirement
- Professional dues and association fees
- Malpractice
- CME
- Health shortage area- qualify for federal school loan forgiveness program