Overview Cheshire Medical Center
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Medical Director of Physiatry
The Department of Medicine and the Section of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Cheshire Medical Center in Keene are seeking an experienced physiatrist to join its pain and spine program as its Medical Director of Physiatry. The Department of Medicine is committed to the appointment and support of a highly promising individual who will bring special interest and skill to the practice of inpatient and outpatient multidisciplinary spine care and physical medicine and rehabilitation.
Join a multidisciplinary team that includes:
An established interventional pain medicine physician
High functioning outpatient physical therapists
Supportive nursing staff
Dartmouth Hitchcock spine surgeons
About Cheshire Medical Center:
Cheshire Medical Center, a leading member of the world-class Dartmouth Health system, advances the health and wellness of the communities throughout the Monadnock Region through a combination of outstanding care and exceptional service. The leading employer in the area, Cheshire is a 169 bed facility employing 1,600 staff, of which 300 are providers, who live and serve within our communities.
On our Keene campus, our team delivers an impressive range of clinical services that reflect the needs of the individuals and communities we serve. Being part of the Dartmouth Health family enables us to provide services that far exceed those of a typical rural hospital, including extensive programs in primary care, cancer care, cardiology, orthopaedics, and public health. Our clinical practice is distinguished by an exceptional staff, a deep commitment to safety and quality, and a culture that values the contribution of every staff member and volunteer. In addition, we perform extensive, innovative outreach efforts focused on removing barriers to good health throughout the region. Our membership in the Dartmouth Health system also enables us to provide access to hundreds of highly trained specialists and a depth of clinical and technical resources that enhance our capacity to serve our neighbors and strengthen our daily pursuit of excellence.
Qualifications Requirements: Minimum 3 years of Medical Director Experience
Responsibilities Writing and reviewing of policies, procedures and protocols
Occurrence report and patient grievance report management
Quality assessment and quality metric oversight
Recruiting, credentialing, and onboarding of new providers
OPPE/FPPE/corrective action plans for providers overseen
Case reviews and peer reviews as necessary
Yearly evaluations of medical providers overseen
Provider scheduling (clinic and call)
Schedule template optimization
Budgeting responsibilities together with operations team
Performance Improvement initiatives
Regular departmental meetings and attendance at Medical Admin Wednesday meetings as necessary
Required Licensure/Certifications BC/BE Physiatry Residency trained; additional fellowship training in pain medicine or interventional spine preferred.
Interest and expertise in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of people disabled by disease, disorder, or injury
Must obtain or maintain a NH and VT Medical License
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