Job Summary: The Medical Director is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of PACE GNO primary care services. Qualifications:Graduate of an accredited School of Medicine, Fellowship trained in Geriatrics preferred. At least 2-3 years clinical experience with supervisory and administrative experience. Able to supervise and direct MD's, Nurse Practitioners and other clinical professional staff. Must have a current license to practice medicine in Louisiana, a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Must have proven clinical and administrative leadership abilities. Able to get along with others in a team environment. Ability to deliver service to physicians, patients and fellow employees with compassion in a responsive, courteous and concerned manner in accordance with PACE policies and procedures. Essential Functions: Responsible to oversee all medical care.Develop a strategic plan for the Medical Department that has goals and accountability.Participants Assessments and Care Plans - Initial, Semi-Annuals, and SICS.See participants for clinic assessment visits and acute care walk-in's.Provide Direct Participant Care.Interdisciplinary Team - IDT - Daily Meeting.Infection Control Oversight.Wound Care Oversight.Pharmacy Oversight - Medication Reconciliation and review.Manage and Prescribe Medication.ATM (Medication dispensing machine) in clinic requires MD agreement.Have a collaborating agreement with the nurse practitioners.Oversight of Medical Records documentation.ER visits, Hospital stays, Specialty appointment oversight and collaboration.Utilization review.End of Life Consultation.Palliative care.Relationship Building - Providers, staff, hospitals, and community partners.CMS - Quarterly Calls and Audits Representation.Quality Improvement - work with the PACE Quality Manager on Policies and Procedure.Attend PACE GNO Board Meetings.Attends or conferencing into other Committee Meeting as needed.Performs human resource and operation management tasks for nurse practitioners.Collaborates with other PACE GNO leadership to ensure all clinical and health services are being met and carried out as discussed, ordered, and authorized.Serves as a liaison between the program and the physician community.Provides information and conducts presentations as required.Participates in other committees and work groups as needed.Keeping medical knowledge, experience, and licensing up to date.Adhere to all department policies and procedures.
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