Medical Director of Clinical Services

About MEDELITE:

Since 2011, MedElite has been dedicated to improving the standard of care in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities nationwide. We implement a data-driven, "treat in place" model that enhances resident health outcomes while saving valuable time and resources for our partner organizations. By managing a network of advanced practice providers and specialty clinicians, we deliver high-quality, proactive care directly to the bedside.  Our passion for positively impacting the lives of residents, administrators and healthcare professionals drives our commitment to continuously innovate and redefine senior care across the country.   

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Medical Director of Clinical Services to lead and oversee our healthcare organization's clinical operations. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care, fostering a culture of excellence, and driving strategic initiatives to enhance clinical services.

Responsibilities:

• Serves as a member of Senior Management with the Clinical Team and works collaboratively to ensure all clinical operations are integrated and functioning well.
• Developing and monitoring the organization’s strategic plan including clinical programs and implementation.
• Provide clinical leadership and oversight to ensure the delivery of excellent clinical services.
• Utilize specialized knowledge to guide and support the clinical team in providing comprehensive care.
• Supervise, train, and coach MedElite Program Directors to achieve their established goals.
• Assist with program development as well as ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Assisting the Facility in defining the scope and characteristics of all healthcare care services provided at the Facility.
• Developing and amending medical policies including emergency treatment procedures.
• Establishing mechanisms for communication with medical staff including but not limited to meeting schedules.
• Advising the Facility's Administrator with respect to medical and related problems/needs.
• Establishing procedures for medical matters, including but not limited to physician visits, medical records, consultants and rehabilitation.
• Scheduling and supervising the rendering of the physician services provided to patients; Identifying appropriate providers of medical services needed by residents.
• Assisting in the development of Medical Staff By-laws.
• Assisting the Facility in the development and enforcement of quality controls
• Coordinating the review, prior to granting professional privileges, or association of any physician, dentist, podiatrist, or allied health professional providing services at the Facility.
• Gathering information concerning individual physicians, dentists, podiatrists, and other allied health professionals within their credentials file maintained by the Facility.
• Assuring that each patient’s responsible physician attends to the patient’s medical needs, participates in care planning, follows the schedule of visits, and complies with Facility policies.
• Taking necessary corrective measures when a physician fails to provide services that meet generally accepted standards of practice.
• Periodically monitoring medication utilization and educating physicians regarding appropriate pharmaceutical use.
• Assisting in the arrangement for continuous physician coverage to handle medical emergencies.
• Assisting in the of development of resident-transfer procedures for patients
• Participating in managing the environment by reviewing and evaluating incident reports or summaries of incident reports, identifying hazards to health and safety, and making recommendations to the Facility Administration.
• Responsible for improving the performance of medical services as an integral part of performance improvement activities.
• Travel Required: 15% as required.

Qualifications:

• Licensed MD or DO
• Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Preferably a Geriatrics fellowship or substantial experience in geriatric medicine.
• Proven leadership experience in healthcare settings for a minimum of at least 3 years.
• Extensive experience in Nursing Home (SNF) settings.
• Demonstrated knowledge of guidelines and implementation of Value-Based Programs.
• Hold and maintain a currently valid Drug Enforcement Agency (“DEA”) certification.
• Be a provider in good standing under the Medicare and Medicaid Programs.

Benefits:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Company Sponsored Life Insurance
• Short and Long term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Work Environment
• Commuter Benefits

Salary: $250,000 - $300,000 per year

EEO/AAP Statement: MedElite is an equal-opportunity employer. We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We pledge ourselves to crafting and maintaining an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences. MedElite is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The above-noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the applicant a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of the position.