Medical Director

InnovAge; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 310,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) savings

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

A healthcare provider organization in Loveland, Colorado is seeking a Center Medical Director to provide medical care to enrolled participants and oversee administrative operations. The ideal candidate will have a Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy degree, be board certified, and possess a Colorado medical license. This role offers a competitive salary range of $310K to $350K per year and full-time employment. Join a dedicated team committed to empowering seniors to live independently.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy degree.
• Board Certified in a primary care specialty (must pass boards within 12 months).
• Current active Medical License for Colorado.
• DEA License with full prescriptive authority.
• A minimum of one year working with the frail or elderly.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care to enrolled participants.
• Document medical care in compliance with documentation policies.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team settings for care formulation.
• Assist with the preparation of the primary care budget.
• Effectively supervise and manage direct reports.

Job description

Base pay range

$310,000.00/yr - $350,000.00/yr

Ready to have your nights and weekends back to yourself? You'll work Monday through Friday, supporting only our enrolled participants.

The Center Medical Director provides medical care for InnovAge PACE enrolled participants across a variety of settings, including but not limited to the center's clinic, participants’ homes, the nursing home, assisted living facilities and personal care boarding homes. Direct hospital inpatient care is not required but close coordination of care with hospital-based providers is essential. The Center Medical Director is also responsible for oversight of day-to-day medical operations at the center and provides supervision of physicians and adult nurse practitioners. They assist with keeping expenses with department budget, quality initiatives, utilization and resource management. Physical attendance at an InnovAge facility and/or an InnovAge participant home is essential to performing the job duties.

Responsibilities

Primary Care - 65%

• Provide medical care to enrolled participants, including the evaluation, diagnosis and management of their medical conditions, including but not limited to taking of a medical history, performance of physical examination, ordering and interpretation of diagnostic tests, formulation of an assessment of condition and a treatment plan, writing prescriptions, ongoing follow up of same, and management of medical information from specialists and hospital teams.
• Document medical care in the participant’s medical record, in compliance with documentation policies. May include involvement with the establishment of electronic medical records and providing the Area Medical Director with input around needed ongoing EMR enhancements.
• On a rotational basis provides after-hours on-call coverage every few weeks. All calls are first triaged by an RN with only a subset (<10%) getting to the Physician for advice or orders (only phone support, no driving into center or homes).
• Participate within the interdisciplinary team in the formulation of Plans of Care for participants, as well as in other interdisciplinary team settings that further the care of participants.
• Presents input into, initiates and/or facilitates new medical programs and processes in support of strategic goals.

Administrative & Supervision – 35%

• Assists with the preparation of the primary care budget, and explains monthly budget variances
• Provides reports on utilization areas: Inpatient, ER, Outpatient, Nursing home, Pharmacy and areas where there is a significant budget variance
• Participates in the quality initiatives in conjunction with the Quality Department.
• Responds to center grievances with respect to primary care complaints.
• Champions at least one primary care strategic initiative
• Coordinates the regular primary care team meetings held at the center and may lead local primary care meetings when asked.
• Responsible for the recruitment, hiring and termination of primary care staff under the supervision and in consultation with the Area Medical Director
• Effectively supervises and manages direct reports and provides, by example and leadership, motivation and direction to employees of the organization.
• Helps set the tone of the department to ensure morale, teamwork, and that the positive employment culture of the organization is maintained.
• Regularly schedules leadership/management, department, and staff 1:1 meetings to provide leadership, development, and a forum for communication to ensure coordination and collaboration in meeting organization and individual goals.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy degree
• Board Certified in a primary care specialty (will consider Board Eligible but must pass boards within 12 months of employment)
• Current active Medical License for state in which practicing
• DEA License with full prescriptive authority
• Not on the Preclusion List
• A minimum of one year working with the frail or elderly

About InnovAge

InnovAge is dedicated to empowering seniors to live independently, allowing them to age in their own homes and communities safely. InnovAge offers an alternative to nursing homes through its Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), which provides enrolled seniors with customized healthcare and social support at PACE Adult Day Health Centers. These centers are staffed by medical professionals who are committed to creating personalized care plans for each participant. At InnovAge, our team members are our greatest asset and have a significant impact on the lives of our participants every day. When you join InnovAge, you'll work alongside talented, respectful, and passionate colleagues within a patient-centered care model.

EEO & Benefits

InnovAge is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action, and we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified candidates for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, or any other protected status. Salaries are determined by various factors such as qualifications, experience, and location, and do not include potential bonuses or benefits. Our extensive benefits package includes medical/dental/vision insurance, short and long-term disability, life insurance and AD&D, supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) savings, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Medical Practices and Hospitals and Health Care