Job Description

Mishawaka, Indiana, Geriatric Medical Director Opening

Clinical Role:
- 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 PACE 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 TH PACE
- 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 PACE 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
- Participates in provider on-call rotation as required.
- Minimum of 1 year experience working with the frail or elderly population is required.
- Not accepting visa candidates
- Provider must be interested in Perm (not accepting Locums)
- Allow RecruitWell to set up a phone call with you and the client to discuss more!
Organization:
- Salary range: $231,000 - $280,000 depending upon experience
- Tuition reimbursement
- Top of the line benefits Medical, Dental and Vision
- Paid time off
- 403(b) retirement
- Professional dues and association fees
- Malpractice
- CME
Lifestyle Information:
- South Bend/Mishawaka, Indiana located 80 miles east of Chicago is the commercial and industrial metropolitan center of North Central Indiana with a population of more than 240,000
- Comfortably nestled along the meandering banks of the St. Joseph River, South Bend/Mishawaka is a beautiful community with plenty of history, tradition and a wealth of cultural, recreational, sporting, and entertainment opportunities
- St. Joseph County is a leader in industrial and manufacturing business opportunities technology development, which combines to offer excellent opportunities to its residents and new comers alike. St. Joseph County provides a family-friendly environment and convenient living, with easy regional access to its parks, bike and pedestrian walkways, regional beaches, lakes and many cultural activities
- The South Bend Regional Airport makes traveling convenient and the South Shore Line train makes daily runs to Chicago for less than the cost of parking
- Indianapolis is a three-hour drive due south on US 31 and the sand dunes and shores of Lake Michigan are less than an hours drive away
- Known for the legendary University of Notre Dame, the region boasts several colleges and universities, along with multiple reputable public and private school systems
- In addition to plenty of sports and recreation, South Bend offers world-class attractions, culture and arts including community museums, theatre, symphony, and more all the cultural advantages of a larger city combined with small town warmth and charm
- South Bend/Mishawaka offers four full seasons of beautiful springs, comfortable summers, colorful autumns, and invigorating winters, which makes it the ideal place to live
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