Medical Director - As Needed

Medical Director

SUMMARY: Blount Rural Health Center is in the market to fill a Part-Time Medical Director Position to provide medical direction for the clinic's health care services and consultation for, and medical collaboration/supervision of, mid-level providers.

QUALIFICATIONS: Must be a graduate of an approved medical school, completed an internship and/or residency in his/her given specialty or be board eligible, insurability for professional liability, and be licensed as a physician in the State of Kentucky; demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills, and ability to make quality independent decisions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provides medical directorship for the clinic's healthcare services, consultation for, and medical supervision of mid-level providers.
• Maintains current licensure as required by federal and state boards, associations, and agencies and is credentialed in a primary care specialty.
• Fulfills all federal and state requirements for CME pursuant to licensure requirements.
• Actively and personally interacts with the clinical and licensed medical staff frequently enough to provide medical direction, consultation, and supervision per federal and state requirements; is available through direct telecommunications for consultation, medical emergencies, or patient referral in compliance with federal and state supervision and collaborative requirements; and is able to issue orders and provide direct patient care services, if needed.
• Provide general medical direction for the clinic concerning its patient care services.
• Conduct periodic assessments to ensure maintenance of quality controls as necessary for compliance with standards established by federal, state and other regulatory agencies.
• Perform various public relation activities to include meeting with local community groups or service organizations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with area health care entities such as hospitals, physician practices, health departments, and other ancillary support groups.
• Collaborates with Quality Improvement Manager in setting goals to reach national benchmarks in identified areas in need of improvement.
• Collaborates with Executive Director with establishing new policies, updating current policies, and strategic goals for growth.
• In consultation with administration, assist in recruitment of other health care professionals as the demands of the practice dictate.

BENEFITS:

• HRSA Loan Repayment Program
• Vision and Dental eligibility
• No Nights, Weekends or Holidays
• Competitive compensation.
• Malpractice insurance coverage.
• Retirement/401K