Associate Medical Director

St. Paul's Senior Services•San Diego, CA

17h•$292,700 - $439,100•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Medical Director, the Associate Medical Director provides general medical direction and supervision of the medical aspects of care across all St. Paul’s PACE Centers. The role is responsible for participant care, clinical outcomes, and continuous medical coverage while serving as a Primary Care Physician at all Centers. The Associate Medical Director works with the Quality Improvement Department to implement and oversee clinical components of the Quality Assessment and Improvement program, and develops and maintains medical policies, procedures, standards, and protocols. The role provides clinical supervision to primary care providers and advanced practice providers, gives medical direction to nursing and allied health services, and directly cares for PACE participants. The physician assesses, plans, and provides services to frail older participants in accordance with assigned responsibilities and St. Paul’s PACE standards. St. Paul’s PACE coordinates medical, social, and home care services for people aged 55 or older living with chronic illness or disabilities, helping them live as independently as possible in their homes and communities. The organization describes a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and providing high-quality senior services in San Diego County.

Requirements

MD or DO, with emphasis in geriatrics.
Current state medical license and DEA registration.
Meet requirements for 42 CFR Part 410.20.
At least 18 years of age.
At least one year of experience working with a frail or elderly population.
At least three years of management experience.
Demonstrated skills in administration or management, program development, communications, internal and external relations, managed-care utilization, and problem solving.
Training or related experience in the assigned job.
Thorough knowledge of current concepts, theories, and practices related to home- and community-based care for elderly people and adults with disabilities.
Working knowledge of healthcare delivery and financing systems, including Medi-Cal, Medicare, waiver programs, prospective and capitated systems, public health programs, and HMO or managed care.
Thorough knowledge of the physical, mental, and social needs of frail older adults.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to lead and work within an interdisciplinary setting.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to supervise medical staff effectively.
Ability to manage changing priorities according to the needs of the PACE program and agency.
Must clear DOJ and FBI fingerprint checks and a drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Geriatrics, or Hospice/Palliative practice is desired.
Working knowledge of PACE regulations is desired.

Responsibilities

Provide general medical direction and supervision of medical care at all St. Paul’s PACE Centers.
Deliver participant care, maintain clinical outcomes, and provide continuous medical coverage as a Primary Care Physician at all PACE Centers.
Work with the Quality Improvement Department to implement and oversee clinical components of the Quality Assessment and Improvement program.
Develop and maintain medical policies, procedures, standards, and protocols.
Provide clinical supervision to primary care providers and advanced practice providers.
Give medical direction to nursing and allied health services.
Directly provide medical services to PACE participants.
Assess, plan, and provide services to frail older participants according to assigned responsibilities and St. Paul’s PACE standards.