Medical Director for PACE

About the role

Baptist Health PACE is a non-profit, all-inclusive care program sponsored by Baptist Health that enables participants to remain in their own homes and communities while giving caregivers respite and support.

Services provided

• All primary and specialty physician services
• Adult Day Health Center services
• Social services and family caregiver support
• Medical equipment
• Recreational therapy
• Physical and occupational therapy services
• Personal care services in the home
• Transportation to and from the center and medical appointments
• Nutritional counseling
• Home-delivered meals
• Medications

Qualifications

• Board-eligible or board-certified in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Geriatrics

Responsibilities

• Oversee participant care, clinical outcomes, and the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement program
• Provide primary medical care to PACE participants
• Ensure services comply with PACE Federal Regulations
• Ensure cost-effective operation of the Primary Care and Medical Department
• Interface with contracted providers when quality concerns arise
• Serve as liaison with physician groups, specialists, and hospitals
• Conduct in-home or nursing-home assessments as needed
• Provide potential coverage at the Hot Springs PACE clinic

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8 am – 5 pm with minimal rotating call expectations.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits
• CME allowance
• Malpractice coverage
• Retirement plan

Compensation

• Base salary
• Production and quality bonus opportunity