Medical Director (Physician) Bureau County

Allurehcs; Illinois; On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare service is seeking a Medical Director to lead quality initiatives in skilled nursing facilities. This role offers the opportunity to shape patient care and collaborate with dedicated professionals in a flexible environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing clinical operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing comprehensive care to residents. Join a forward-thinking organization that values professional growth and the delivery of superior healthcare services. If you are passionate about making a difference in the healthcare field, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed physician with experience in skilled nursing facilities.
• Ability to collaborate with Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Serve as medical director for skilled nursing facilities and oversee clinical staff.
• Provide high-quality primary care services and manage patient care.

Skills

Patient-Centered Care

Quality Improvement Initiatives

Clinical Guideline Compliance

Supervision of Clinical Staff

Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Illness

Chronic Disease Management

Education

Medical Degree (MD or DO)

Board Certification in relevant specialty

Tools

PointClickCare EHR

Electronic Medical Tools

Job description

Allure Healthcare Service is looking for an Medical Director to join our team in the Bureau County area.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• The physician serves as medical director for skilled nursing facilities (SNF) and participates in administrative and quality initiatives for the facilities he or she is responsible for;
• Medical directorship functions include attending and participating in monthly quality assurance and process improvement meetings; participating in quality improvement initiatives; providing guidance to facility staff; reviewing and revising (if necessary) facility's clinical guidelines; insuring compliance with state and federal regulations, training facility staff; and supervising facility clinical staff.
• In addition to the medical director role, the physician also serves as the attending physician for the residents residing at each facility;
• The physician collaborates with Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to manage day to day resident care at each facility. Typically, each facility will have a full-time PA or NP assigned to the facility depending on the acuity and volume of the patient population;
• Physician will provide high quality, patient-centered, comprehensive primary care services by rounding on patients residing in SNFs;
• Physician is responsible for diagnosing and treating patients with acute illness, such as bacterial and viral infections, as well as chronic diseases and conditions, such as hypertension, heart disease, or diabetes
• PointClickCare, is used for our facility EHR systems
• Participating in Theoria's Chronic Care Management, Transitional Care, RPM and other medical quality initiatives and programs
• Physician must be able to supervise collaborating nurse practitioners and physicians assistants
• Physician must be able to utilize electronic/online medical tools such as EHR systems and state/county medical systems utilized for Death Certificates and administrative functions.

Company Overview

Leading the charge in healthcare innovation, Allure HealthCare Service offers a unique blend of medical excellence and technological advancement, primarily serving the post-acute and primary care sectors. Our extensive network includes multispecialty physician services and RPM, covering skilled nursing facilities. In our national push for expansion, we're scouting for the brightest nurse practitioners and physicians eager to drive change and deliver superior care. Join us for a rewarding career that promises professional growth, flexibility, and the chance to shape the future of healthcare.

Shift Structure

• Shifts are flexible depending on physicians' schedule;
• Typically, medical directors work a minimum of 2-3 days/week at each facility they oversee;
• Rounding times are flexible with no set start and end time. Preferably, physicians start in the morning between 7-10 a.m. and finish their day when their caseload has been seen;
• This is an in-person position

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