Medical Director

SilkRoad; Sherman (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

STGi seeks a Medical Director to provide oversight for the CBOC and outpatient primary care services for Veterans at the VAMC, under the VA Primary Care Program. Collaborate with the clinic manager to supervise daily medical care and ensure quality and compliance.

The role leads physicians, PAs, and APRNs, implements Quality Performance Improvement initiatives, and participates in clinical governance and risk management activities.

Qualifications

• Clinical leadership and supervision experience preferred.
• Knowledge of VHA primary care programs and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and direction for clinical services across the CBOC.
• Collaborate with Clinic Manager to supervise day-to-day medical care.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and risk management activities.
• Sign collaborative practice agreements with APRNs/PA as applicable.
• Ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and VA contract regulations.

Job description

THIS IS FOR A FUTURE OPENING

Medical Director

STGi is seeking qualified candidates for this position in connection with an active Request for Proposals (RFP). Hiring for this role is contingent upon STGi's selection as the successful awardee.

JOB SUMMARY:

The general duty of the Medical Director is to provide oversight for the CBOC and comprehensive professional outpatient primary medical services to enrolled patients of the Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). This care will be delivered in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Veteran Affairs Primary Care Program. The Medical Director will also collaborate with the clinic manager to supervise the CBOC's day-to-day delivery of medical care.

The Medical Director has the responsibility for overall supervision of all providers assigned. He/she will ensure continuous effective operations of the CBOC and participate in the In the Clinical Quality Assurance Program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide vision and direction of clinical services including new or improved program implementation
• Collaborate with the Clinic Manager to provide leadership to CBOC clinicians.
• Assist the STGi Program Manager in implementation of Quality Performance Improvement Team(QPIT) strategic initiatives
• Sign a collaborative practice agreement with clinic APRN and/or PA.
• Provide medical care based on primary and preventive care to meet the needs (physical, mental, and emotional) of patients.
• Coordinate and participate in the recruitment, and orientation of clinical staff physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners.
• Evaluate adherence to policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.
• Design and participate in quality improvement, care management, risk management, peer view, utilization review, clinical outcomes, and health enhancement activities.
• Ensure consistency in evidence-based practice standards across the CBOC's.
• Implement and attend provider huddles to assure situational awareness of clinic operational limitations and daily work planning. Page 2 of 3
• Function as a director for the CLIA waived laboratory testing.
• Expand clinical services by implementing and facilitating non-traditional encounters.
• Analyze data to meet Veteran Administration (VA) clinical performance standards.
• Participate on the STGi Performance Excellence Team (PET).
• Evaluate and maintain universal precautions and infection control practices.
• Administer medications per facility protocols.
• Keep the VISTA clinic reminder tracking system and notifications current for each enrolled patient.
• Comply with STGi polices and VA contract regulations.