Family Medicine Medical Director

Job Description: Job Title: Family Medicine Medical DirectorLocation: Hannibal, MODepartment: Brightli: Brightli Medical GroupEmployment Type: Full TimeShift: Monday-Friday Job Summary:Are you a passionate and dedicated medical professional looking to lead a dynamic team and make a positive impact in the lives of patients? Do you want to work in a supportive environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career? As the Medical Director, you'll develop, implement, and evaluate the medical practice delivery model in accordance with our comprehensive treatment programs. You'll assure the delivery of quality services to all patients and provide clinical consultation to leadership in the design of new service delivery initiatives. Our ideal candidate is passionate about patient care, has relevant experience, and strong leadership and communication skills. Hannibal, MO, renowned as the charming hometown of Mark Twain, offers a unique blend of historic charm and vibrant community spirit, making it an ideal location for an accomplished VP-level professional seeking a rewarding career and enriching lifestyle. Nestled along the scenic banks of the Mississippi River, Hannibal provides an exceptional quality of life with its picturesque landscapes, excellent schools, and welcoming neighborhoods. The city boasts a thriving local economy with a supportive business environment, offering ample opportunities for professional growth and leadership. Join us Position Perks & Benefits: Extensive PTO package Competitive Pay Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment *eligibility requirements Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more** Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees Company-paid basic life insurance Emergency Medical Leave Program Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent child-care Health & Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee Discount Program Mileage Reimbursement Key Responsibilities: Management Functions: Participate in the recruitment and selection process for medical providers. Perform clinical supervision of medical staff, including regular performance appraisals and feedback to staff. Supervise clinical scheduling, call, and leave for medical staff. Oversee continuing professional education, in-service training, and orientation of new medical staff. Ensure integration of medical services into the System’s overall comprehensive services. Provide counsel in personnel matters relating to the medical staff. Facilitate medical staff/provider meetings. Perform or delegate responsibility for quarterly medical record reviews for all medical staff focusing on quality of care and documentation. Supervise physician assistants and nurse practitioners in the programs. Assist staff with treatment modalities pertinent to the System’s patient populations. Review input from medical staff on their ideas and concerns with Leadership or programs. Administrative Functions: Knowledgeable of standards and qualifications for medical personnel. Approve medical practice procedures and policies. Keep abreast of trends and regulations and advise management team on necessary changes. Participate in strategic planning, establishing goals, and criteria for specified projects. Review clinical and patient care contracts for services provided to or by the System. Perform periodic review of practice management functions. Serve as liaison between medical staff and administration. Represent the System at local medical societies, hospitals, professional organizations, groups, and agencies. Advise on schedules of fees (and related discounts for services to patients, as appropriate) to be charged for professional services rendered by the System’s medical providers. Participate, in conjunction with Leadership, in the overall budget planning and monitoring process; review the formulation and evaluation of project goals and budgets. Attend designated meetings if necessary. Performance Improvement Functions: Oversee and maintain performance improvement processes for medical services as established by the System, CARF, the state and federal guidelines, and any other entities. Review results of patient satisfaction surveys. Review patient complaints. Demonstrate an understanding of the System’s mission in performing all aspects of the position. General: Demonstrate a caring and helpful attitude when interacting with patients, vendors, and fellow employees. Strive to build cooperative partnerships with internal and external customers. Assist in promoting a medical staff environment in which the medical providers retain independent judgment and responsibility in the practice of medicine, subject to peer review by, and recommendations from the Medical Director. Promote an environment in which the medical providers follow and abide by the ethics of the medical profession, all applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances, and any and all other policies adopted by the System. Handle confidential information as defined in the System’s policies. Participate in other program activities as appropriate. Education and/or Experience Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited school of medicine is required. Current Physician licensed in the state of practice. Current certification in family practice is required. Current DEA license is required. Administrative experience as a family practice physician in implementing community health programs is desirable. Supervisory experience with knowledge of medical audits is desirable. Must have or be able to obtain admitting privileges to the local hospital. Must meet all credentialing requirements as required by Medicaid, Medicare, and insurances. Prefer a minimum of two years of Medical Director experience. Prefer a minimum of five years as a practicing physician. Additional Qualifications: Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and regulations of the program to which the employee is assigned. Ability to develop, coordinate, and evaluate services within assigned program responsibilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Highly detail-oriented and skilled in accuracy. Ability to prioritize tasks/duties and manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines. Basic computer skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to work with information in a confidential manner. Extensive knowledge of the policies, procedures, and regulations of the program to which the employee is assigned. Supervisory Requirements: Communicate the strategic direction of the System and encourage participation by all employees. Provide leadership and guidance to all levels of providers. Take an active role in monitoring the identification, development, and execution of strategic objectives. Involve, as appropriate, all employees in order to achieve goals. Effectively communicate to employees any changes and newsworthy events within the department or System. Handle difficult personnel situations directly, using appropriate discretion and Human Resource advice to show respect for the individual. Champion change and effectively manage the implementation of new ideas. Reinforce team approach throughout functions; support and solicit input from team members at all levels within the System. Brightli is on a Mission:A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients. As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors. Preferred Family Healthcare is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.