Medical Director

TEEMA Solutions Group; Middlesex (NJ); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

FSA

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Medical Director to oversee patient care delivery and clinical outcomes in a managed care environment. This full-time, on-site role involves leading a team, implementing quality improvement initiatives, and ensuring adherence to medical policies. The ideal candidate will have an M.D. or D.O. with board certification and experience in a lead administrative role, particularly with geriatric populations. Competitive salary and flexible benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a lead administrative role.
• At least 1 year experience working with frail or elderly populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee patient care delivery and ensure positive clinical outcomes.
• Lead the development and maintenance of medical policies and protocols.
• Coordinate performance appraisals for primary care physicians.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Collaboration

Organizational Skills

Education

M.D. or D.O.

Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Practice

Job description

Medical Director

The Medical Director will provide general medical direction and supervision for patient care. This pivotal role involves overseeing care delivery, clinical outcomes, and implementing quality improvement initiatives. You will lead a dynamic team, ensuring adherence to medical policies, procedures, and protocols. Your expertise will guide primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, nursing staff, and allied health services to deliver high-quality patient care. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a comprehensive, managed care environment that prioritizes efficiency and quality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Oversee patient care delivery and ensure positive clinical outcomes.
2. Provide medical guidance and supervision for all medical services activities.
3. Lead the development and maintenance of medical policies, procedures, guidelines, and protocols.
4. Ensure the development and implementation of clinical standards, medical practice guidelines, and protocols.
5. Oversee the Quality Improvement (QI) Plan and ensure quality of care through corrective actions.
6. Participate in oversight, training, and education of the care team.
7. Coordinate performance appraisals for primary care physicians.
8. Develop educational programs to enhance provider skills.
9. Manage communication with the provider network in collaboration with the Contract Manager.
10. Represent the organization to external agencies, professional groups, and regulatory bodies.
11. Demonstrate necessary skills and competencies as outlined in the position requirements.
12. Oversee two facilities and manage a balance of 75% administrative and 25% clinical duties.
13. Oversee three sites.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• M.D. or D.O. with current state license and DEA registration.
• Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Practice; advanced geriatrics certification preferred.
• Minimum 3 years in a lead administrative role.
• Experience in a managed care environment, collaborating on utilization, quality management, performance improvement, pharmacy, peer review, credentialing, and physician leadership.
• At least 1 year experience working with frail or elderly populations preferred; training available if not.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, auto insurance.
• Medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations.
• Successful background check including Medicare/Medicaid exclusions, criminal history, education, license, references, and drug screening.

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong verbal, written, and public speaking skills.
• Knowledge of physical, mental, and social needs of frail older adults.
• Skills in physical assessment and chronic disease management.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Proficient in basic computer skills.
• Strong organizational skills, dependable, flexible, resourceful.
• Effective in working with diverse backgrounds and team members.

Setting and Benefits:

Outpatient clinic serving geriatric population. Competitive salary and flexible benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, etc.

Location and Work Type:

This is a full-time, on-site position.

Application Instructions:

If you are a skilled and compassionate physician passionate about improving patient care, join our dynamic team making a difference in older adults' lives. Please reply to this advertisement or email your resume to [e-mail], or call/text [phone]. I aim to reply within 48 hours. Looking forward to connecting with you!