Medical Director | PACE Place

The PACE Medical Director provides general medical direction and supervision of the medical aspects of care for PACE Partners. The Medical Director is responsible for the delivery and oversight of participant care, clinical outcomes, implementation and oversight of the quality assessment and performance improvement program, development and maintenance of medical policies and procedures/standards and protocols.

Position Details

• Work Location: PACE Place, 5450 Ramona Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32205
• Days/Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm; weekends as needed
• Compensation: Commensurate with experience; plus full benefits package including 23 days annual PTO

Job Responsibilities

The Medical Director will provide direction and/or supervision to primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, nursing staff and allied health services and leadership of the program among staff, colleagues, and providers in the community.

• Participate in annual performance evaluations of Primary Care Physicians and Nurse Practitioners
• Consult with primary care staff to discuss clinical and case management issues
• Monitor clinic operations to assure integration of primary care and nursing services
• Oversee and ensure appropriate diagnostic coding practices of Primary Care Physicians
• Participate in primary care, hospital and nursing home rounds, and the 24-hour on-call system to assure continuity of care for PACE Partners participants
• Ensure that all medical staffing patterns are implemented
• Act as a community liaison with physician groups, specialists, and hospitals to represent PACE Partners and assure good provider relationships
• In conjunction with the Executive Director, participate in contract negotiations and monitoring with medical and health related providers
• Provide leadership with medical staff, promoting the goals and needs of PACE Partners and those it serves
• Participate with the executive management group in internal operations, program development and resource utilization
• Participate in staff orientation and staff education activities
• Participate in continuing education and training of all PACE Partners staff
• Participate in the National PACE Partners Association physician network to assure representation and recognition
• Identify opportunities for clinical and health care delivery research which will enhance the geriatric leadership role of PACE Partners in clinical expertise and innovation
• When acting as Primary Care Physician, maintain daily attendance at and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, communicating participant changes, collaborating on care planning decisions and coordination of 24-hour care delivery
• When acting as Primary Care Physician, evaluate and treat participants during acute illness.
• Oversee and manage participants' use of medical specialist and inpatient care
• Admit participant to hospital, provide primary care or coordination of care with hospitalists, remain responsible for medical management, and provide updates to interdisciplinary team. In conjunction with the interdisciplinary team, plan, and coordinate discharge
• Participate in planning and budgeting for the Medical Services
• Act only within the scope of practice
• Only act within the scope of his or her authority to practice
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary

Knowledge and Critical Skills

• Current knowledge of chronic care/geriatric issues and best practices
• Ability to build strong working relationships with other physicians and other health care managers and providers
• Excellent judgment, problem solving and cognitive skills
• Ability to process information accurately and timely
• Effective oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Ability to lead and work within an interdisciplinary setting
• Enthusiasm for geriatric medicine and taking care of the chronically ill
• Ability to anticipate and manage changing priorities
• Skill and knowledge of how to work effectively in a managed care environment
• Working knowledge of PACE Partners policies, processes, and procedures
• Excellent bedside manner

Experience

• Three (3) years of experience working with a frail or elderly population OR, if the individual has less than 3 years of experience but meets all other job requirements, the candidate must receive appropriate training from the PACE organization on working with a frail or elderly population upon hiring.
• Meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by the PACE organization before working independently.

Education, Licenses, and Required Certification

• Successfully completed a residency program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
• MD or DO designation
• Board Certification – Geriatrics preferred
• Board Certification - Internal Medicine or Family Practice
• Current Florida Physician License
• Current BCLS
• State CDS Certification and DEA Registration
• Current Florida driver's license and proof of active Auto insurance

Pay: $150,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Salary : $150,000 - $175,000