Medical Director - PT

STG International, Inc.; Town of Potsdam (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

STGi seeks a Medical Director to provide services at our Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) for enrolled Veterans. The role oversees clinical operations, delivers comprehensive outpatient primary care, and ensures alignment with the VA Primary Care Program terms and conditions.

The Medical Director collaborates with the CBOC Clinic Manager to supervise daily patient care delivery and provider performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee CBOC clinical operations and daily medical care delivery.
• Supervise clinicians including physicians, PAs, and NPs.
• Collaborate with CBOC Clinic Manager on leadership and program implementation.
• Participate in Quality Performance Improvement Team and clinical quality assurance.

Job description

STGi is currently seeking a Medical Director to provide services at our Community Based Outpatient Clinic.

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 CBOC 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 Clinical Quality Assurance Program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide vision and direction of clinical services including new or improved program implementation
• 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.
• Collaborate with the CBOC Clinic Manager to provide leadership to CBOC clinicians.
• Assist the STGi Program Manager in implementation of Quality Performance Improvement Team (QPIT) strategic initiatives.
• Evaluate adherence to policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.
• Design and participate in quality improvement, care management, risk management, peer review, 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.
• 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).
• Establish a collaborative practice agreement with clinic APRN/PA and provide oversight and mentorship to other providers.
• 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 policies and VA contract regulations.