Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS) is seeking a full-time Medical Director to join their team in CO! The Medical Director will provide leadership and medical expertise to Senior Community Care of Colorado PACE related to the medical delivery of care by providers and ensure the delivery of quality health care services. The Medical Director will be responsible for supporting and directing Senior Community Care of Colorado's medically related committee work. The Medical Director will ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and agency policies and procedures.
Salary Range: $235,000 - $250,000
The Medical Director will report to the Executive Director.
The Medical Director will work on-site at the Senior Community Care of Colorado's Eckert and Montrose facilities.
The Senior Community Care of Colorado PACE is a comprehensive, all-inclusive health care choice for seniors living in Western Colorado. SCCC's mission is to help older adults live safely in the community. If you are seeking a rewarding career among supportive team members in a friendly and caring environment, we want to hear from you!
VOANS is a nonprofit subsidiary of Volunteers of America. National Services is organized and operated to "advance, support, promote and administer health, housing and supportive services" in pursuit of the objectives of Volunteers of America. National Services employs more than 3,000 professionals across the country to operate its housing and health care programs. Come and join us and be a part of 'something more'.
In 2021 VOANS was nominated as One of the Best Places to Work. Come join our team!
Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Responsible for oversight of delivery of care and clinical outcomes.
Provides medical guidance and supervision of medical services.
Provides leadership and medical expertise in the development of medical policies, procedures and guidelines.
Responsible for the development of Senior CommUnity Care of Colorado clinical standards and medical practice guidelines and protocols.
Provides oversight of the QI Plan.
Reviews all quality of care issues and oversees the development and implementation of quality of care corrective action plans.
Participates in the oversight, training, and education of internal providers and the interdisciplinary team.
Coordinates performance appraisal of the internal providers.
Develops educational and other programs to build the skills of participating providers.
In conjunction with Contract Manager engages in communication with the provider network.
Represents Senior CommUnity Care of Colorado to external agencies, professional groups and regulatory agencies, and organizations as required.
Demonstrates necessary skills and knowledge as outlined in position-specific competency requirements.
Assumes overall accountability and responsibility for the medical care of the participants at Senior CommUnity Care Program. Oversees the medical service team in the PACE program area to promote quality and outcome goals.
Monitors PACE medical/clinical staff to assure practice is in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and agency policies and procedures.
Participates in the development and implementation of compliance programs. Enforces and promotes compliance with laws and regulations.
Performs initial and annual competencies on internal providers at the PACE program.
In conjunction with the Board, Quality Manager, is responsible for QI plan and activities. Reviews data, identifying areas of opportunity for improvement. Engages with development of annual plan and benchmarks. Participates in CMS and SCC of Colorado collaboration with Level 2 reporting.
Performs other duties as requested.
Job Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.
Must have a valid driver's license, proof of insurance, and have means of transportation.
M.D. or DO with current state of Colorado license. DEA registration and the ability to obtain and maintain staff privileges, as needed, at Senior CommUnity Care of Colorado contracted agencies. Board-certified in Internal Medicine or Family Practice.
Must have a minimum of one year of experience working with a frail or elderly population. 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 three (3) years of experience in a lead administrative role.
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced certification in geriatrics preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of current concepts, theories and practices related to home and community-based care for the elderly and disabled adults.
Working knowledge of health care delivery and financing systems, including Medicaid, Medicare, waiver programs, prospective and capitated systems, public health programs and Health Management Organizations/Managed Care.
Working knowledge of the PACE regulations desired.
Effective skills in physical assessment and chronic disease management for frail older adults.
Thorough knowledge of physical, mental and social needs of frail older adults.
Excellent verbal, written and public speaking skills.
Ability to lead and work within the interdisciplinary setting.
Strong organizational skills
Ability to supervise effectively
Able to manage changing priorities per needs of the PACE program and the agency.
Demonstrates necessary skills and knowledge as outlined in position-specific competency requirements.
Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have immunizations and vaccines up to date prior to engaging in participant care.
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.
Routine travel when necessary.
Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation.
Only acts within the scope of his or her authority to practice. Must meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by Senior Community Care of Colorado and approved by CMS before working independently.
Pass background screening (drug, employment history and criminal)
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
May be exposed to a risk of bodily injury through contact with moving instrumentation, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, bodily fluids, communicable diseases and any other conditions common in a clinic environment.
Subject to unpleasant odors.
Benefits:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurances
Paid Time Off (Sick, Vacation and Holiday)
Retirement (403B)
Life Insurance
At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations' shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.
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Job Snapshot
Employee Type
Full-Time
Location
Montrose, CO
Job Type
Health Care, Nonprofit - Social Services, Professional Services
Experience
Not Specified
Date Posted
06/07/2022
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