Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

Medical Director

Location: Mercy Life of Alabama 

Status: Full time 

Shift: Monday-Friday

Incentives: 1st Day Benefits 

Position Purpose: 

The Medical Director provides general medical direction and supervision of the medical aspects of participant care. The Medical Director is responsible for the delivery of participant care, clinical outcomes, and oversight of the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program. The Medical Director is responsible for the development and maintenance of medical policies and procedures/standards and protocols. The Medical Director provides direction and supervision to related Primary Care Providers (PCPs). The Medical Director provides leadership and guidance to the program colleagues and providers in the local community

Position Details: 

This position will be housed at Mercy Life of Alabama. 

What you will do: 

• Conduct history and physical on new participants and event-based and periodic reassessments. Develop medical treatment plan, and provide medically necessary services in the range of locations in which participants may reside.
• Interview and evaluate applicants to PACE Organization and their caregivers, and participate in the Intake and Assessment decision.
• Discuss each participant’s medical conditions and prognosis with him/her and their caregiver to assist them in expressing their wishes and planning their future care.
• Execute assignments in a culture that is shared and collaborative across all divisions within TH PACE.
• Collaborate in the nursing treatment program of participants.
• Establish and/or maintain as a member of the leadership team a plan to achieve operating goals.
• Participate as an active member of PACE Organization interdisciplinary team. Educates and advises the team regarding the implications of diagnoses, cognitive and physical function and treatment options.
• Participate in team and family conferences and decision-making processes.
• Educate participants and families regarding health maintenance and their chronic medical conditions, in cooperation with nursing staff.
• Supervise the health care and treatment program as developed by the interdisciplinary team.
• Perform physical examinations, order and evaluate appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests, and record results in a systematic manner.
• Participates in provider on-call rotation as required.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Current and active plenary physician license to practice in the state of Alabama required.
• Board Certification Internal Medicine or Family Practice required. Board Certification in Geriatrics preferred.
• Experience or added qualifications in geriatrics preferred.
• CDS Certification and DEA Registration required.
• Previous supervisory experience required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience working with a frail or elderly population.
• Effective skills in physical assessment and chronic disease management for frail older adults.
• Desire to work in a creative alternate health care setting.
• Able to manage changing priorities according to participant needs.

Position Highlights and Benefits: 

• Comprehensive benefit packages available, including 1st Day medical coverage, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B and educational assistance. 
• Access to wages earned daily through Daily Pay. 
• Ability to earn incentives through our Employee Referral program. 
• Warm and supportive environment with a truly patient-centered focus. 
• Comprehensive Orientation and professional development opportunities 

Ministry/Facility Information 

Trinity Health PACE programs offer continuous, quality care to the elderly, allowing them the independence of living at home. Seniors who qualify for nursing home care can receive comprehensive care from an interdisciplinary team of experts, all focused on improving participants’ health. 

At our centers, seniors receive clinical and rehabilitation therapy and build relationships with doctors, nurses and fellow participants – all under one roof. We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. Our core values: Reverence, Commitment to Those Who are Poor, Safety, Justice, Stewardship, Integrity 

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

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