Medical Leader

The Medical Leader for Haines and Klukwan (Physician) provides medical/clinical oversight, leadership, and supervision of the medical staff in Haines and Klukwan. The Physician works collaboratively with other departments and managers to assure optimal delivery of health care service consistent with SEARHC policy and procedure, Medical Staff Bylaws, and nationally recognized medical standards of care. The Physician supports, encourages, and implements SEARHC strategic goals and organizational initiatives. The Physician provides direct patient care services including after hours on-call.

SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it's a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

Key Essential Functions And Accountabilities Of The Job

• Provides comprehensive primary care; provides ongoing care to a panel of patients, and also provides urgent/emergent care, participating fully in the clinic provider on-call rotation.
• Responsible for overall quality of care provided by the medical provider team. This includes appropriate selection of locums and permanent provider applicants; completing FPPE of all new providers; chart reviews (at least annually) and regular feedback to permanent providers. Refer cases to PQIC where there is an unexpected outcome or concern about deviation from standard of care, or the case meets identified clinical indicators. In collaboration with the Clinic Administrator, work to maximize the clinical quality measures (GPRA, HRSA, or other identified quality measures) for the population served by the clinic. Monitors and ensures that provider staff maintain compliance with medical policies and protocols as approved by the Medical Executive Committee, PQIC, PMRS or other SEARHC medical staff committees. Participate in the review and resolution of patient complaints as requested. Consults with the Primary Care Medical Director on these issues as needed.
• Supervises local medical providers. Serves as supervisor, consultant, mentor, and coach for clinic physicians and non-physician providers. For physician assistants (locums or permanent), serves as the primary collaborative physician. Actively participates in provider interviews, reference checks, and new provider orientation. Resolves any conflicts within the provider group, for example scheduling, call, patient assignment to PCP, interpersonal communication issues, etc. Consults with the Primary Care Medical Director on these issues as needed.
• Works as needed with the Clinic Administrator to improve clinic operations and makes recommendations on staffing, facility needs, and the selection and purchase of equipment.

Education,
Certifications, and Licenses Required

• Education necessary to obtain NP, PA, MD or DO license within the State of Alaska.
• State of Alaska Medical License as an NP, PA, MD or DO
• Maintains active unrestricted DEA registration.
• Maintains active SEARHC medical staff privileges.
• BLS, ACLS, CALS required. If no CALS, must have PALS, ATLS, BLSO, NRP

Experience Required

• Three years post-residency clinical practice.
• Previous experience in medical administration or the supervision of medical professionals, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of primary health care practices and principles, human resources management concepts, quality improvement, The Joint Commission and CMS accreditation standards, EMTALA, HIPAA, health care risk management principles, medical ethics, and medical malpractice principles.
• Provides high quality health care services including the performance of medical procedures appropriate to the outpatient and emergency care setting.
• Provides clinical leadership, promotes teamwork and collaboration, and resolves conflict.
• Ability to express ideas clearly through oral and written communication skills, analyze complex situations efficiently and problem solve, and effectively implement clinical program strategies.

Required Certifications
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