Medical Director

TEEMA Group; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Owensboro is seeking a Medical Director to oversee patient care and clinical outcomes. This full-time, on-site role involves guiding a team, implementing quality initiatives, and ensuring adherence to medical standards, particularly for the geriatric population. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and experience in managed care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a lead administrative role.
• Experience working in a managed care environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of patient care and ensure positive clinical outcomes.
• Lead the development and maintenance of medical policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational Skills

Education

M.D. or D.O. with current state license

Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Practice

Job description

The Medical Director will provide general medical direction and supervision for the care of their patients. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of care, clinical outcomes, and the implementation of quality improvement initiatives. You will lead a dynamic team, ensuring the development and adherence to medical policies, procedures, and protocols. Your expertise will guide primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, nursing staff, and allied health services to deliver the highest standard of 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 the delivery of patient care 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 action plans.
6. Actively participate in the oversight, training, and education of the care team.
7. Coordinate performance appraisals for primary care physicians.
8. Develop educational programs to enhance the skills of participating providers.
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 as necessary.
11. Demonstrate the necessary skills and competencies as outlined in the position specific requirements.
12. Oversee two facilities.
13. Allocate time with approximately 75% administrative duties and 25% clinical duties.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• M.D. or D.O. with a current state license, and DEA registration.
• Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Practice; advanced certification in geriatrics preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a lead administrative role.
• Experience working in a managed care environment and collaborating with peers and other health providers on utilization, quality management, performance improvement, pharmacy and therapeutics, peer review, credentialing, and physician leadership.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population; training will be provided if not.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance coverage.
• Medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before engaging in direct patient contact.
• Successful completion of a comprehensive background check, including federal and state Medicare/Medicaid exclusion lists, criminal history, education verification, license verification, reference check, and drug screen.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong verbal, written, and public speaking skills.
• In-depth knowledge of the physical, mental, and social needs of frail older adults.
• Effective skills in physical assessment and chronic disease management for frail older adults.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team setting.
• Proficient in basic computer skills.
• Strong organizational skills with a focus on efficiency and effectiveness.
• Dependable, flexible, and resourceful.
• Ability to work effectively and collegially with all members of the management and medical staff.
• Sensitivity and effectiveness in working with individuals from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Setting

Outpatient Clinic working with the geriatric population.

Competitive salary, and flexible benefits.

Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care 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 with a passion for improving patient care, we invite you to join a dynamic team that is making a difference in the lives of older adults.

If you're interested, please reply to this advertisement or email your resume directly to [e-mail] or call/text [phone].

I strive to reply within 48 hours. Looking forward to connecting with you soon. Thank you!