Medical Director

Benefits

• Attractive Compensation Package
• Growth Opportunities
• Service Benefits - Varying per Location
• Transferable Skill Development

Job Summary

The Medical Director is responsible for medically directing patient care teams of physicians, mid-level providers, and nurses. The medical director monitors and improves the level of care provided while helping to reduce operational costs over time. The candidate in this position has a strong background as a primary care physician as well as experience in a hospital administrative role. The Medical Director works closely with the team to help implement strategies that enhance patient care and improve our medical practice.

Responsibilities

• Provides medical direction and administration including, but not limited to developing clinical practice guidelines.
• Prepares reports for the governing board.
• Supervises physicians and mid-levels and performs quality assurance activities.
• Act as the medical expert in dealings with vendors and non-medical facilities that work within the organization.
• Establish linkages with pharmacy and lab managers to address mutual concerns and improve the scope of services available.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary environment by applying principles of medical asepsis and infection control techniques and universal precautions.
• Communicate with admin and other medical team members pre and post-therapy and participate in shared decision-making. Familiarity with EHR and EMR record systems.
• Provides continuity in manager care for patients with pre-existing long-term problems.
• Obtains patient history, orders labs, and other tests prescribe medications and treatments.
• Documents all patient contact accurately and legibly on medical records.

Qualifications

• Medical degree with board certification in family medicine, emergency care, or occupational health.
• 10+ years of medical experience and several years of medical management experience.
• Current licensure as an MD/DO to practice in the state of Florida by the State Board of Medical Examiners.
• Current DEA, DPS certification. Current CPDR certification required (ACLS preferred). Valid State Driver's License. DOT Certification and current immunization records.
• Current PPD. Must be able to meet and maintain current credentialing and privileging requirements.
• Ability to work as an effective team member; function independently, exercise sound judgment and initiative; be flexible to shift priorities; maintain confidentiality; establish and maintain effective interpersonal work relationships and effectively assist providers.