Medical Director - South Bend, Indiana

Medical Director Position

Vivo HealthStaff is actively recruiting for a Medical Director position in South Bend, Indiana, within a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). PACE programs are centered on the belief that seniors with chronic care needs and their families are best served in the community. PACE serves individuals aged 55 or older, certified by their state to need nursing home care, and able to live safely in the community. The goal is to maintain their independence in their home for as long as possible, providing all necessary medical and supportive services.

Position: Medical Director

Location: South Bend, Indiana

Job Details:

• Provide general medical direction and supervision of participant care under the guidance of the Executive Director.
• Oversee the delivery of participant care, clinical outcomes, and the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
• Develop and maintain medical policies, procedures, standards, and protocols.
• Supervise and provide direction to related Primary Care Providers (PCPs) and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs).
• Conduct history and physical assessments on new participants and perform event-based and periodic reassessments.
• Interview and evaluate applicants to the PACE Organization and their caregivers.
• Discuss each participants medical conditions and prognosis with them and their caregivers.
• Collaborate in the nursing treatment program of participants.
• Establish and maintain a plan to achieve operating goals as a member of the leadership team.
• Educate participants and families regarding health maintenance and chronic medical conditions.
• Supervise the health care and treatment program developed by the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in provider on-call rotation as required.

Requirements:

• Availability to begin working and interest in a permanent position.
• Active IN medical license.
• Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Board Certification in Geriatrics is preferred.
• Clean Malpractice is highly preferred.
• CDS Certification.
• DEA License.
• BLS Certification.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with the frail or elderly population.
• Previous supervisory experience.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary range: $231,000 - $280,000 depending on experience.
• Up to 10% bonus potential.
• Practice Management support to help establish your practice.
• Highly competitive salaries and recruitment packages.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Salary guarantees.
• Interview and relocation expenses.
• Professional dues and association fees.
• Malpractice coverage.
• CME opportunities.

Vivo HealthStaff is a healthcare staffing and recruitment firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area, providing permanent and temporary opportunities to organizations across the United States.