Licensed Physician/Medical Director

Lincare; South Dakota; On-site; USD 4,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincare, America's largest supplier of respiratory and durable medical equipment, seeks a Medical Director to support SD operations on an as-needed contract basis. The Medical Director will supervise procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and payor requirements.

The role requires Medicare-enrolled physicians licensed in South Dakota, with professional liability coverage, and the ability to commit 1–5 hours per quarter to the engagement.

Qualifications

• Must be Medicare-enrolled physician licensed in South Dakota.
• Must maintain professional liability insurance of $1,000,000 per claim and $3,000,000 annual aggregate.
• Not excluded from Medicare/Medicaid or any health insurance program; no health-care related criminal offenses.
• Available 1–5 hours per quarter to Lincare on an annual basis.

Responsibilities

• Review of clinical data
• Review of clinical protocol
• Review of policies and procedures for compliance

Skills

Medicare enrollment

Medical license (SD)

Liability insurance

Compliance & policy review

Education

MD/DO (Medical Doctor)

Job description

As America's largest supplier of respiratory and durable medical equipment, Lincare's mission is to set the standard for excellence, transforming the way respiratory care is delivered in the home. We are inspired by a vision to enable patients with chronic conditions to remain engaged in life, with the peace of mind that we are caring for them.

Lincare is currently seeking a Medical Director to support our operations in South Dakota on an as-needed contract basis. The Medical Director will supervise Lincare’s procedures in accordance with federal and state laws and any applicable payor requirements by performing the following tasks:

• Review of clinical data
• Review of clinical protocol
• Review of policies and procedures for compliance

Requirements:

• Must be a Medicare-enrolled physician duly licensed to practice medicine in the state of South Dakota
• Must maintain a policy or policies of professional liability insurance for claims resulting from professional misconduct in a minimum amount of $1,000,000 per claim and $3,000,000 in the annual aggregate
• Successful candidate must represent that he/she is not, and has never been, excluded from participation in the Medicare or Medicaid programs, or any other federal or state health insurance organization nor convicted of a health care-related criminal offense
• Ability to devote 1-5 hours per quarter to Lincare on an annual basis