Medical Director

Job Summary

The general duty of the Medical Director is to provide oversight for the CBOC and comprehensive professional outpatient primary medical services to enrolled patients of the Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). This care will be delivered in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Veteran Affairs Primary Care Program. The Medical Director will also collaborate with the clinic manager to supervise the CBOC's day-to-day delivery of medical care. The Medical Director has the responsibility for overall supervision of all providers assigned. He/she will ensure continuous effective operations of the CBOC and participate in the In the Clinical Quality Assurance Program.

Essential Functions

• Provide vision and direction of clinical services including new or improved program implementation
• Collaborate with the Clinic Manager to provide leadership to CBOC clinicians
• Assist the STGi Program Manager in implementation of Quality Performance Improvement Team(QPIT) strategic initiatives
• Sign a collaborative practice agreement with clinic APRN and/or PA
• Provide medical care based on primary and preventive care to meet the needs (physical, mental, and emotional) of patients
• Coordinate and participate in the recruitment, and orientation of clinical staff physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners
• Evaluate adherence to policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety
• Design and participate in quality improvement, care management, risk management, peer view, utilization review, clinical outcomes, and health enhancement activities
• Ensure consistency in evidence-based practice standards across the CBOC’s
• Implement and attend provider huddles to assure situational awareness of clinic operational limitations and daily work planning
• Function as a director for the CLIA waived laboratory testing
• Expand clinical services by implementing and facilitating non-traditional encounters
• Analyze data to meet Veteran Administration (VA) clinical performance standards
• Participate on the STGi Performance Excellence Team (PET)
• Evaluate and maintain universal precautions and infection control practices
• Administer medications per facility protocols
• Keep the VISTA clinic reminder tracking system and notifications current for each enrolled patient
• Comply with STGi polices and VA contract regulations

Required Skills

• Retain an active, full and unrestricted medical license in the state in which the physician practices. (State specific license in which the CBOC is located required)
• Board-certified by the ABMS in Internal Medicine or Family Practice or the BOS ABMS in Internal Medicine and or Family Practice
• Must have exceptional diplomatic communication skills and experience in handling difficult customer situations
• Must be detailed oriented and have the ability to multi-task

Required Experience

• Formal management and leadership courses and certifications are highly desired
• Need to demonstrate evidence of education, training and experience in Internal Medicine or Family Practice

Required Education

• Possess a Doctorate Degree in Medicine from an accredited college approved by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association, a Doctorate degree in Osteopathy from a college accredited by the American Osteopathic Association, or permanent certification by the US Medical Licensing Exam

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Moderate physical activity
• Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment
• Required to respond to any medical emergency within the clinic, where a fast walk or jog may be necessary to provide assistance

Benefits

STGi offers a competitive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match and a generous PTO policy.

About the Role

This is a future opening for a Medical Director position in connection with an active Request for Proposals (RFP). Hiring for this role is contingent upon STGi’s selection as the successful awardee.