Wound Care Attending Physician (MD / DO)

About the role

Medical Director Services PC is looking to hire an experienced Attending Physician (MD/DO) to provide care in the Atlanta Region. The ideal candidate will have previous skilled nursing experience and demonstrated experience in wound care management.

Duties

• Assuring delivery of quality care services to all patients in a respectful and professional manner.
• Participating in planning, development, and organization of medical services provided.
• Develops and reviews medical policies related to patient care.
• Conduct physical examinations of patients upon their admission and thereafter on a regular and on an "as-needed" basis.
• Provide evaluation and management of acute and chronic wounds, including development of treatment plans and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
• Participating in comprehensive care planning, discharge planning, and client and staff development by providing ongoing medical training and education to staff.
• Participates in preparation for regulatory agency site visits.
• Maintain knowledge of Federal, State, and City regulatory requirements and ensure all aspects of clinical care conform to these requirements.
• Order, evaluate, adjust, and terminate prescription medications using sound medical, ethical, and responsible discretion, and meet with patients to discuss any changes.

Requirements

• GA Licensure to practice medicine
• Current DEA Registration, in good standing
• Current with Continuing Medical Education ("CME") licensure requirements
• Current, relevant, and substantial knowledge of areas related to health center licensing and operations (e.g., legal/regulatory, administrative, policy, protocols, and other clinical issues), especially within a managed care environment
• Experience in wound care management, including assessment, treatment, and prevention of complex wounds
• Previous experience providing services and exercising leadership in a culturally and linguistically diverse setting, with demonstrated success
• Culturally aware and sensitive to the special needs of the population

About us

Medical Director Services PC was founded in 2016 when SNFs were shifting focus toward value-based care while treating residents with higher levels of acuity. MDS PC emphasizes quality and customer service first. A crucial focus is treating in place when possible and reducing unnecessary hospitalizations.