Medical Director Meadows Long Term Care Facility (DOH/NMBHI #15477)

Why does the job exist?

This position works closely with Meadows Administration to ensure positive outcomes for the residents of Meadows, grow our census, and maintain regulatory compliance.

How does it get done?

• Clinical oversight
• Direct patient care
• Quality and safety
• Staff supervision
• Policy development
• Facilitate collaboration between the various disciplines
• Be a part of the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement committee

Who are the customers?

Meadows Long Term Care residents

Employment Requirements

• Medical license to practice as a physician in the state of New Mexico
• Familiarity with Nursing home regulations, Medicare/Medicaid
• Ambitious to embrace both palliative care and hospice
• License to practice medicine in New Mexico
• Board Certification in Psychiatry, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Internal Medicine, Family Practice, General Surgery, or Emergency Medicine
• Active controlled substance license and DEA registration in New Mexico

Employment Requirements (continued)

• Valid Drivers License
• Defensive Driving Certificate

Safety Sensitivity

This position is designated as safely sensitive. Employment is subject to pre-employment and random testing. In accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules, and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Employment is subject to nationwide criminal background checks and is conditional pending results.

Background Check

Must successfully complete post-offer pre-employment criminal records background check. Employment is conditional pending the results of criminal records background checks.

Working Conditions

• Primary work setting: Office
• Extensive computer and phone usage
• Exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT)
• Work hours: 8am to 5pm