Medical Director, NP - Primary Care

Essential Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, manages, and administers assigned areas of medical practice; develops and implements programs supporting the strategic plan.
• Implements and assists in the development of policies, procedures, and best clinical practices.
• Evaluates goals, objectives, priorities, and activities to improve performance and outcomes.
• Recommends and establishes administrative controls and improvements.
• Develops procedures to implement new and/or changing regulatory requirements.
• Directs the development and implementation of clinical best practices in assigned areas of practice, including setting standards for clinical care, researching, reviewing and revising clinical guidelines.
• Provides monitoring and input regarding performance of other health care professionals.
• Facilitates a culture of collaboration within the primary care team and implements effective care management and other clinical practice improvement initiatives as assigned.
• Provides direct patient care sufficient to maintain clinical skills.

Required Experience and/or Education

• Doctoral degree from an accredited advanced nurse practitioner program or similar program.
• Licensed nurse practitioner in the State of Oregon.
• Nurse practitioner certification by ANCC or AANP.
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license.
• CPR certification at hire or within 6 months in position.
• Minimum 5 years’ clinical experience in geriatrics, chronic disease management and/or hospice and palliative medicine.
• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record and automobile liability coverage or access to an insured vehicle.

Preferred

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a supervisory position.
• Geriatric, behavioral health and/or palliative care certified.
• Experience in medical home visits.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practice of medicine.
• Knowledge of the state and federal laws and regulations governing the practices of physicians, nurse practitioners and physician’s assistants.
• Knowledge of the ethical and medico-legal aspects of medical practice.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public health, including familiarity with epidemiology, health services delivery and financing systems, and environmental health.
• Knowledge of the population served in adult health, including culture, demographics, patterns of disease, barriers to care and other unique features or special needs.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of clinical quality improvement.
• Knowledge of trauma informed care.
• Knowledge of behavioral health in a primary care setting.
• Familiarity with clinical staffing models.
• Familiarity with principles and practices of organization’s budgeting process.
• Familiarity with principles and practices of strategic planning.

Working Conditions

• Work Environment(s): Indoor/Office, Community.
• Hazards: Physical, ergonomic, biological hazards.
• Equipment: General office equipment and/or mobile technology.
• Travel: Requires travel outside of the workplace at least weekly; the employee’s personal vehicle may be used.
• Driving infractions will be monitored in accordance with organizational policy.
• Work Location: Hybrid-Community 2 days/week, member facing.

Pay

Estimated Hiring Range $203,535.00 - $248,765.00

Schedule

Hybrid-Community 2 days/week, member facing.