Medical Director

OverviewAt Essen Health Care, we care for thatAs the largest privately held multispecialty medical group in the Bronx, we provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to some of the most vulnerable and under-served residents of New York State. Guided by a Population Health model of care, Essen has five integrated clinical divisions offering urgent care, primary care, and specialty services, as well as nursing home staffing and care management. Founded in 1999, our over 20-year commitment has fueled an unwavering dedication toward innovating a better healthcare delivery system. Essen has expanded from a single primary care office to an umbrella organization offering specialties from women’s health to endocrinology, from psychiatry to a vast array of other specialties. All clinical services are offered via telehealth or in-person at over 35 medical offices and at home through the Essen House Calls program.Essen Health Care is the place Where Care Comes Together We are looking for the most talented and effective individuals to join our rapidly growing company. With over 1,100 employees and 400+ Practitioners, we care for over 250,000 patients annually in New York City and beyond. From medical providers to administration & operational staff, there is a career here for you. Join our team todayJob SummaryJob Summary: The Medical Director is responsible for monitoring and improving the level of care provided and help reduce operating costs of a healthcare facility over time. The selected candidate offers opportunity for teaching and mentoring and ensures the facility's compliance with the rules and regulations of government and accrediting bodies with potential innovative pilot projects. The Medical Director is also responsible for participant care, clinical outcomes, and the implementation and oversight of the quality assessment and performance improvement program. Additionally, a successful Director will work closely with the executive management team to implement strategies that enhance patient care and improve the medical practice.ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities include:Collaborates with the facility leadership, staff, and other practitioners and consultants to help develop, implement and evaluate resident care policies and procedures that reflect current standards of practice;Assess the current resident population and identify current programmatic and educational needs.Develop new clinical programs as the resident population changes.Identify, evaluate, and address/resolve medical and clinical concerns and issues which may affect resident care, medical care or quality of life.Implement resident medical care policies.Coordinate physician services and medical care in the facility.Coordinate the review, prior to granting or renewing professional privileges or association, of any physician, dentist or podiatrist;Assure that each resident's responsible physician attends to the resident's medical needs.Collaborate with the health care team including the pharmacist, dentist and other clinical consultants.Sustain professional development through self-directed and continuing education.Assist the facility in educating and training its staff in areas that are relevant to providing high quality patient care.Serve as a resource regarding geriatric medicine and other care-related topics, and help the staff and practitioner identify and access relevant educational resources (e.g., books, periodicals and articles).Inform attending physicians about policies and procedures and state and federal regulations, including updates.Advise Essen Health Care operating staff and participate when necessary in the development of contact relationships with other health care delivery systems.Participate in ongoing clinician in-service training.Assure quality and safe service for patients and staff by enforcing policies, procedures, standards, rules, Joint Commission for Accreditation of Health Care Organizations requirements, and legal regulations.Participate in various administrative and clinical staff meetings.Maintain confidentiality of all information related to participants, medical staff and employees.Demonstrate positive interpersonal relations in dealing with fellow employees and supervisors.Oversee the activities of group physicians, including the recruiting and credentialing processes.Develop policies and procedures.QualificationsJob Requirements:Doctor of Medicine (MD)Board Eligible/Board CertifiedFormally recognized qualification in geriatric medicine.Board-certified with demonstrable experience as a geriatric physician.Certification Medical Director in Long Term Care (AMDA CMD) strongly preferredKnowledge of local/state regulations and certifications, Continuing Medical Education (CME)Joint Commission for Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations requirements must be met.Experience managing in Long-Term Care settings10+ years' experience in clinical medicine5+ years' experience in a hospital administration roleSuperb judgment, problem-solving and cognitive skillsStrong interpersonal skillsCurrent knowledge of chronic care/geriatric issues and best practicesSuperior leadership skillsSalary: $200,000-$300,000Equal Opportunity EmployerEssen Health Care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population. #J-18808-Ljbffr