Medical Director Physician - BAS Healthcare

Location: A city in Indiana with a rich industrial history, particularly in manufacturing and engineering, but has diversified its economy over the years. This city is known for its parks, and its vibrant downtown area with shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues. Adjacent to South Bend, 90 miles to Chicago and 140 miles Indianapolis!

Facility: Provider designed to provide the entire continuum of care and services to frail seniors, helping them to maintain their independence in their home and community for as long as possible

Opportunity:

• Under the supervision of the Executive Director.
• Provides general medical direction and supervision of the medical aspects of participant care
• Responsible for the delivery of participant care, clinical outcomes, and oversight of the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of medical policies and procedures/standards and protocols
• Provides direction and supervision to related Primary Care Providers (PCPs) and APPs.
• Provides leadership and guidance to the program colleagues and providers in the local community
• Need to have a driver's license, proof of insurance, and means of transportation
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), in addition to basic knowledge of email, calendaring systems, and other software as required to perform the essential functions of the job
• Excellent organizational, customer service, flexibility, and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to travel within the region periodically as needed
• Conduct history and physical on new participants and event-based and periodic reassessments. Develop medical treatment plan and provide medically necessary services in the range of locations in which participants may reside.
• Interview and evaluate applicants to the Organization and their caregivers and participate in the Intake and Assessment decision.
• Discuss each participant's medical conditions and prognosis with him/her and their caregiver to assist them in expressing their wishes and planning their future care.
• Execute assignments in a culture that is shared and collaborative across all divisions within
• Collaborate in the nursing treatment program of participants.
• Establish and/or maintain as a member of the leadership team a plan to achieve operating goals.
• Participate as an active member of the Organization interdisciplinary team. Educates and advises the team regarding the implications of diagnoses, cognitive and physical function and treatment options.
• Participate in team and family conferences and decision-making processes.
• Educate participants and families regarding health maintenance and their chronic medical conditions, in cooperation with nursing staff.
• Supervise the health care and treatment program as developed by the interdisciplinary team.
• Perform physical examinations, order and evaluate appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests, and record results in a systematic manner.
• Effective skills in physical assessment and chronic disease management for frail older adults.
• Desire to work in a creative alternate health care setting.
• Able to manage changing priorities according to participant needs.
• Qualify for federal school loan forgiveness program

Compensation:

• To be discussed at interview
• Tuition reimbursement
• Top of the line benefits Medical, Dental and Vision
• Paid time off
• 403(b) retirement
• Professional dues and association fees
• Malpractice
• CME
• Health shortage area- qualify for federal school loan forgiveness program