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. #J-18808-Ljbffr