Certified Medical Director

HealthDrive; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

No nights/weekends/on-call

Malpractice insurance

Competitive pay

Billing & admin support

Job summary

HealthDrive is seeking a Certified Medical Director to collaborate with on-site Nurse Practitioners in skilled nursing facilities, promoting best health practices and leading as a Medical Director. This on-site role offers flexible schedules, no on-call duties, and strong administrative support.

Responsibilities include leading medical staff, attending quality and regulatory meetings, guiding care plans, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations while delivering comprehensive

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid medical license in the state of practice.
• Must hold a Certified Medical Director Certification in Maryland.
• Must hold a valid DEA/Controlled Substance License.
• Completion of a US residency program.
• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Medical Director for skilled nursing facilities/rehabs and participate in administrative and quality initiatives.
• Attend monthly quality assurance/regulatory meetings and quarterly staff meetings.
• Provide guidance to facility staff and oversee care plans and compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with Nurse Practitioners to manage daily resident care.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered primary care services on-site.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

EMR literacy

Email & internet

Education

MD or DO degree

US residency completed

Certified Medical Director Certification (MD Maryland)

US medical licensure

DEA license

Job description

Overview

HealthDrive is looking for a Certified Medical Director tocollaborate with Nurse Practitioners that are attending to skilled nursing residents in both the sub-acute rehab and long-term care units. The Medical Director/Collaborating Physician will promote good health practices and work collaboratively as a member of the medical staff. This is an on-site position (NOT remote).

HealthDrive can offer you:

• Flexible schedules
• No nights, weekends, or on-calls
• Fully covered Malpractice Insurance
• Competitive compensation
• Administrative and billing/coding support services

Responsibilities

• The physician will serve as the Medical Director for skilled nursing facilities/rehabs and will participate in administrative and quality initiatives for assigned facilities
• Medical Director will attend and participate in monthly quality assurance/regulatory meetings and quarterly staff meetings
• The Medical Director will participate in quality improvement initiatives, provide guidance to facility staff, oversee clinical care plans, compliance with state and federal regulations, and supervise facility clinical staff
• The physician collaborates with Nurse Practitioners to manage the daily care for each resident at each facility. Each facility will have a full-time NP assigned to the facility depending on the acuity and volume of the patient population
• The Medical Director will provide high quality, patient-centered, comprehensive primary care services by rounding on patients residing in SNFs/Rehabs

Qualifications

• Candidate must hold a valid medical license in the state of practice
• Candidate MUST hold a Certified Medical Director Certification in the state of Maryland
• Candidate must hold a valid DEA/Controlled Substance License in the state of practice
• Candidate must have completed a valid U.S. residency program
• Candidate must have completed a medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with on-site staff
• Effective communication skills with the geriatric or Medicare population
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to use email, the internet, and to learn other healthcare related software

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to move inside a facility frequently and walk briskly in order to see patients, meet with managers/facility staff and attend to patient needs
• Ability to document in an EMR system on a laptop computer
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs in a facility
• Some ability to position oneself to obtain records, tools, medical equipment and other items that may be in locations that are below the knee or above the shoulder
• Effectively communicate with patients, nurse practitioners, and facility staff in English
• Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds

Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

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