PACE Medical Director, Jordan Valley Senior Care

About the role

Jordan Valley Community Health Center (JVCHC) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health of individuals and families in underserved communities. We provide comprehensive healthcare services including primary medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the delivery of care and clinical outcomes.
• Provides medical guidance and supervision of medical services activities.
• Provides leadership and medical expertise in the development of medical policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Develops educational and other programs to build the skills of participating providers.
• In conjunction with Contract Manager manages all communication with the provider network.
• Represents Jordan Valley Senior Care to external agencies, professional groups and regulatory agencies and organizations as required.
• Demonstrates necessary skills and knowledge as outlined in position-specific competency requirements.

Requirements

• M.D. or DO with current state of license.
• DEA registration and the ability to obtain and maintain staff privileges at Jordan Valley Senior Care contracted agencies.
• Board certified in Internal Medicine or Family Practice with advanced certification in geriatrics preferred.
• Must have experience working in a managed care environment and working with peers and other health providers to resolve utilization, quality management, performance improvement, pharmacy and therapeutics, peer review, credentialing, and physician leadership issues.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a lead administrative role and 1-year primary care experience with a frail, elderly or long-term care population.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal, written and public speaking skills.
• Knowledge of physical, mental and social needs of frail older adults.
• Able to work within the interdisciplinary team setting.
• Able to utilize basic computer skills in the workplace.
• Strong organizational skills.

Skills and Knowledge

• Dependable, flexible and resourceful.
• Able to work effectively and in a collegial manner will all members of the management and medical staff.
• Able to work sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Benefits

• Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage: Three comprehensive plan options (Buy-up, Base, and High Deductible) through UnitedHealthcare's Choice Plus network, covering various deductibles and out-of-pocket limits.
• HSA: Available for employees in the High-Deductible Plan with employer contributions and tax advantages.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Options for both healthcare and dependent care FSAs, allowing pre-tax contributions for qualified expenses.
• Dental and Vision Coverage: Dental insurance through Cigna’s DPPO network and vision coverage through EyeMed’s Insight network.
• Retirement Plan: Pre-tax and Roth 403(b) retirement plans with a 5% employer match starting after 30 days of employment.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Basic Life and AD&D insurance provided at no cost, with the option to purchase additional coverage.
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance are also available.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free confidential support for personal and professional challenges, including counseling and crisis intervention.
• Additional Voluntary Benefits: Options for critical illness, accident, hospital care, and pet insurance through MetLife.
• Pay on Demand: Available.
• Holidays: Nine paid holidays per year.

Health Requirements

• All employees are required to provide proof of vaccination for Flu, Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis (TB) as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.