Medical Director (Pima/Tucson)

The Job

With a focus on delivering comprehensive, high quality person-centered care across the health care continuum, the Medical Director will provide clinical leadership and oversight of program team members and serve as an active medical provider.

You Will

Leadership :

• Directly manage a multi-disciplinary team of nurse practitioners and physicians to ensure coordinated and high quality care delivery.
• Track and analyze clinical performance metrics related to health outcomes and utilization rates. Use this data to identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to enhance overall care quality.
• Participate in community stakeholder meetings and address any issues related to care provided to their residents.
• Provide education and guidance to other clinical team members related to geriatrics, complex care, and palliative care.
• Actively participate in provider meetings and quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes.

Patient Care :

• Provide primary medical care services to patients residing in their place of residence
• Collaborate with program nurse practitioners and other interdisciplinary team members to manage complex patients by conducting in-person and virtual patient rounds in tandem with other team members.
• Participate in a telephonic on-call program to support team members after hours and weekends.
• Provide immediate support to team members to urgent care needs for members such as change in medical condition or goals of care discussions.

Documentation and Compliance :

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records (EMRs) and other relevant documentation.
• Adhere to regulatory requirements, and coding / documentation standards, guidelines, and quality measures set forth by Medicare and other relevant authorities.

Actively supports the achievement of SCAN’s Vision and Goals.

Other duties as assigned.

Your Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree required.
• Unrestricted State Medical License required.
• Geriatrics / Palliative care experience
• 5+ years of related experience as a physician, preferably with home-based visits, geriatrics, chronic disease management, and hospice and / or palliative care.
• Experience with virtual care / telehealth preferred.
• Knowledge of the treatment of complex chronic diseases, such as dementia, diabetes, heart failure, and COPD.
• Ability to identify team needs and coordinate with other resources / programs appropriately.
• Knowledge of HCC and ICD-10 coding and documentation.
• Knowledge of wound care and management.
• Knowledge of CMS guidelines and Medicare Advantage Managed Care.
• Comfortable with initiating goals of care and end of life discussions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and change agent mindset needed to build relationships with healthcare team and patients.
• Cultural competence and sensitivity required, multilingual skills preferred.
• Knowledge of and ability to maintain HIPAA requirements.
• Adaptable and open to change and problem-solving.
• Knowledge of and / or ability to learn basic technological skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, EMR) and open to new technology.

What's in it for you?

• Base salary range : $213, to $341, annually
• Work Mode : Remote
• An annual employee bonus program
• Robust Wellness Program
• Generous paid-time-off (PTO)
• Eleven paid holidays per year, plus 1 additional floating holiday
• Excellent 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with employer match and contribution
• Robust employee recognition program
• Tuition reimbursement
• An opportunity to become part of a team that makes a difference to our members and our community every day!
30+ days ago