Attending Physician (MD / DO)

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 Pittsburgh, PA.

Duties

• Assuring delivery of quality care services to all patients in a respectful and professional manner.
• Participating in planning, development, and organization of medical services provided.
• Develops and reviews medical policies related to patient care.
• Conduct physical examinations of patients upon their admission and thereafter on a regular and on an “as-needed-basis.”
• Participating in the comprehensive care planning, discharge planning, and client and staff development by providing ongoing medical training and education to staff.
• Participates in preparation for regulatory agency site visits.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and City regulatory requirements and ensures all aspects of clinical care conforms to these requirements.
• Order, evaluate, adjust and terminate prescription of medication dosages using sound medical, ethical and responsible discretion and meets with the patient to discuss any adjustments in medication dosage.

Requirements

• PA Licensure to practice medicine
• Current DEA Registration, in good standing
• Current with the Continuing Medical Education (“CME”) licensure requirements
• Current, relevant, and substantial knowledge of areas related to health center licensing and operations, e.g., legal/regulatory, administrative, policy, protocols, and other clinical issues, especially within a managed care environment, required
• 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 population

Pay

Excellent Salary Will Be Offered, Commensurate With Experience.