Medical Director

About This Role

The Medical Director will provide oversight for a Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) and deliver comprehensive professional outpatient primary medical services to enrolled Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) patients. This role involves clinical leadership, staff supervision, and ensuring adherence to medical standards and program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and direction for clinical services, including implementing new or improved programs.
• Deliver primary and preventive medical care to meet patients' physical, mental, and emotional needs.
• Coordinate and participate in the recruitment and orientation of clinical staff, including physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners.
• Collaborate with the CBOC Clinic Manager to lead CBOC clinicians.
• Assist the STGi Program Manager in implementing Quality Performance Improvement Team (QPIT) strategic initiatives.
• Evaluate adherence to policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.
• Design and participate in quality improvement, care management, risk management, peer review, utilization review, clinical outcomes, and health enhancement activities.
• Ensure consistency in evidence-based practice standards across CBOCs.
• Implement and attend provider huddles to maintain situational awareness of clinic operational limitations and daily work planning.
• Function as a director for CLIA waived laboratory testing.
• Expand clinical services by implementing and facilitating non-traditional encounters.
• Analyze data to meet Veteran Administration (VA) clinical performance standards.
• Participate on the STGi Performance Excellence Team (PET).
• Establish collaborative practice agreements with clinic APRN/PA and provide oversight and mentorship to other providers.
• Evaluate and maintain universal precautions and infection control practices.
• Administer medications per facility protocols.
• Keep the VISTA clinic reminder tracking system and notifications current for each enrolled patient.
• Comply with STGi policies and VA contract regulations.

Requirements

• Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques in accordance with community and VA standards of practice.
• Knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment, including desired effects, side effects, complications, and patient usage considerations.
• Must be detailed oriented and have the ability to multi-task.
• Experience with safe and reasonable practices regarding opioid medications for chronic pain.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Software and computer maneuverability, including experience with electronic medical records systems.

Qualifications

• Doctorate Degree in Medicine (MD) from an accredited college approved by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association, a Doctorate degree in Osteopathy (DO) from a college accredited by the American Osteopathic Association, or permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). Completed residency training in an accredited core specialty training program (ACGME/AOA approved) leading to eligibility for board certification.
• Experience in Internal Medicine or Family Practice.

Nice to Have

• Formal management and leadership courses and certifications are highly desired.
• Demonstrate knowledge of age-specific customer service techniques with exceptional verbal, written, and telephone communication skills; adept at handling difficult situations with diplomacy and professionalism to ensure a positive customer experience.

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

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