Attending Physician (MD/DO)
Centers Health Care · Huntsville, AL · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
Medical Director Services PC is looking to hire an experienced Attending Physician (MD/DO) to provide care at a skilled nursing facility in Huntsville, AL.
Responsibilities
- Assure delivery of quality care services to all patients in a respectful and professional manner.
- Participate in planning, development, and organization of medical services provided.
- Develop and review medical policies related to patient care.
- Conduct physical examinations of patients upon admission and thereafter on a regular and on an “as-needed” basis.
- Participate in comprehensive care planning, discharge planning, and client and staff development by providing ongoing medical training and education to staff.
- Participate in preparation for regulatory agency site visits.
- Ensure all aspects of clinical care conform to Federal, State, and City regulatory requirements.
- Order, evaluate, adjust, and terminate prescription medication dosages using sound medical, ethical, and responsible discretion; meet with patients to discuss any adjustments in medication dosage.
Requirements
- Alabama licensure to practice medicine.
- Current DEA registration, in good standing.
- Current with Continuing Medical Education licensure requirements.
- Current, relevant, and substantial knowledge of areas related to health center licensing and operations, including legal/regulatory, administrative, policy, protocols, and other clinical issues, especially within a managed care environment.
- Previous experience providing services and exercising leadership in a culturally and linguistically diverse setting, with demonstrated success.
- Culturally aware and sensitive to the special needs of the population.
About us
Medical Director Services PC was founded in 2016 when skilled nursing facilities were shifting focus to value while treating residents with a higher level of acuity. MDS PC emphasizes quality and customer service first, with a crucial focus on treating in place when possible and reducing unnecessary hospitalizations.