Geriatric Medicine Medical Director
New Today
Location: In Alabama, located on the Gulf Coast, a historic port city located on the Gulf Coast. It's the third most populous city in Alabama and serves as a cultural, economic, and industrial hub for the region. Mobile has a rich history, with influences from French, Spanish, British, and Native American cultures.
Facility: Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly provides services such as primary care, specialty care, prescription drugs, physical therapy, and social services to eligible seniors in the area
Opportunity: Client will consider full-time OR part-time (16-24 hours/week) candidates
Under the supervision of the Executive Director.
Provides general medical direction and supervision of the medical aspects of participant care
Responsible for the delivery of participant care, clinical outcomes, and oversight of the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
Responsible for the development and maintenance of medical policies and procedures/standards and protocols
Provides direction and supervision to related Primary Care Providers (PCPs) and APPs.
Provides leadership and guidance to the program colleagues and providers in the local community
Need to have a driver's license, proof of insurance, and means of transportation
Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), in addition to basic knowledge of email, calendaring systems, and other software as required to perform the essential functions of the job
Excellent organizational, customer service, flexibility, and problem-solving skills
Willingness to travel within the regionperiodically as needed
Conduct history and physical on new participants and event-based and periodic reassessments. Develop medical treatment plan and provide medically necessary services in the range of locations in which participants may reside.
Interview and evaluate applicants to PACE Organization and their caregivers and participate in the Intake and Assessment decision.
Discuss each participant's medical conditions and prognosis with him/her and their caregiver to assist them in expressing their wishes and planning their future care.
Execute assignments in a culture that is shared and collaborative across all divisions within TH PACE.
Collaborate in the nursing treatment program of participants.
Establish and/or maintain as a member of the leadership team a plan to achieve operating goals.
Participate as an active member of PACE Organization interdisciplinary team. Educates and advises the team regarding the implications of diagnoses, cognitive and physical function and treatment options.
Participate in team and family conferences and decision-making processes.
Educate participants and families regarding health maintenance and their chronic medical conditions, in cooperation with nursing staff.
Supervise the health care and treatment program as developed by the interdisciplinary team.
Perform physical examinations, order and evaluate appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests, and record results in a systematic manner.
Effective skills in physical assessment and chronic disease management for frail older adults.
Desire to work in a creative alternate health care setting.
Able to manage changing priorities according to participant needs.
Qualify for federal school loan forgiveness program
Compensation:
The following are for full-time employment. Part-time employment compensation and benefits to be discussed at interview.
Practice Management support to help build your new practice
Tuition reimbursement
Top of the line benefits – Medical, Dental and Vision
Paid time off
403(b) retirement
Professional dues and association fees
Malpractice
CME
Health shortage area- qualify for federal school loan forgiveness program
- Location:
- Mobile
- Job Type:
- PartTime