Medical Director

Job Description

Job Description

Reporting Structure: Reports dually: to the CMO (operational/clinical leadership) and directly to the Board for regulatory oversight (credentialing, peer review, QAPI, APP supervision, RHC medical direction). Maintains CME tracking, logs activity for Medical Director hours vs. clinical services, and ensures compliance with DMHA policies. Job Summary: Plans, organizes, and directs physician/provider services and services of other healthcare professionals as they relate to patient care. Assures the adequacy and appropriateness of medical care provided to patients. Provides direct patient care in the office setting. Note: All medical staff will be privileged and credentialed according to the rules and regulations of that specific healthcare organization. The medical staff of each department or service is responsible for peer review activities to promote continuous improvement of the quality of patient care provided by the medical staff in all departments of the healthcare organization. See your organization's Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules and Regulations to define these processes. Upholds conflict-of-interest, privacy, confidentiality, and peer review privilege requirements.