Hospitalist Physician Assistant Medical Director - UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center

Adfinitas Health•Glen Burnie, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Adfinitas Health has a full-time opportunity for a BC/BE Assistant Medical Director to join our well-established group at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie, Maryland! The Assistant Medical Director is responsible for assisting the Medical Director in leading and managing the Adfinitas Health program and its providers; implementing and executing Operational and Quality Initiatives; fostering and maintaining positive relationships with staff members; collaborating and nurturing relationships with hospital clinical and administrative staff; and espousing fiduciary accountability and performance of the program.

Requirements

Three (3) years of experience in a hospitalist role, preferred
State Board of Physicians licensure in good standing
Federal DEA/State CDS certification in good standing
Existing facility medical staff member in good standing or successful application and credentialing at facility
Internal Medicine/Family Practice board certification/eligibility
Applicable screening and background checks
Highly effective verbal and written communication skills in dealing with patients, family members, and a variety of healthcare professionals, including internal senior management and external clients.
Team oriented attitude toward patient care at facility.
Demonstrated knowledge of quality measures, such as HCAHPS, MHACS, etc.
High ethical standards and a commitment to compliance.
Strong business judgment and acumen and ability to adapt strategically tactically and strategically.
Appreciation of discretion and the maintenance of confidentiality in appropriate circumstances.
Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities at the same time.
Ability to deal with difficult employee and/or hospital administration/staff issues and exercise good judgment as to when to involve your supervisors or corporate resources.

Responsibilities

Adequately perform the duties and responsibilities as set forth in the Hospitalist, Physician or Advanced Practice Provider job description, as applicable.
Implement the clinical quality programs at your site. The programs may include those directed by Adfinitas or the client/hospital.
Understand the quality incentive criteria applicable to your staff members and drive achievement of targets and goals while ensuring transparency and communication of metrics.
Ensure that each provider receives their performance on the quality metrics including but not limited to: Rapid Cycle Feedback (“RCF”); Clinical D documentation Audits; Variation in Care Scorecard; Readmission Rates, and Discharge Summary Audits
Implement and manage process improvement initiatives as directed.
Attend designated meetings in the hospital, to include but not limited to: MEC, P&T, HCAHPS, Sepsis/MHAC, Readmissions, and ED/ICUs.
Ensure that sign out of team’s patients are conducted in a thorough, appropriate (verbal/written) and timely manner.
Ensure that each provider understands the hospital’s expectations regarding timeliness of consults.
Ensure that every provider timely (same day as seen) and accurately prepares notes for each patient they are responsible for. This applies to admission, follow-up notes and discharge notes.
Ensure that APP staff is adequately supervised and receives sufficient clinical support.
Communicate regularly with your supervisors regarding the clinical performance of your site.
Ensure that all shifts are filled consistent with the applicable staffing model and provider contact requirements.
Manage utilization and scheduling of team’s PTO.
Ensure that Company policies and practices are understood and followed.
Establish a positive working relationship with each member of your team and develop an environment in which your staff members feel comfortable providing honest feedback.
Promote and maintain a working environment that is healthy and constructive and engage in activities and initiatives that contribute positively to employee morale.
Understand and promote the core values of Adfinitas, both as an individual and throughout your team as a leader for the Company.
Maintain a performance file for each provider containing complaints, accomplishments, reviews, and any other relevant documentation.
Seek guidance from and collaborate with Human Resources when needed to deal with discipline or performance management issues.
Participate in standing meetings (at least biweekly) with your RMD and DO. Prepare agenda for standing meeting with your supervisor utilizing approved agenda template.
Schedule and hold regular staff meetings with your team (at least monthly). Prepare agenda and share agenda with Regional Medical Director, DO CMO and COO.
Lead and manage the onsite recruitment process including timely conducting of interviews, reference checks, and on-site tours.
Serve as a liaison to the MSO and assist with credentialing issues as needed.
Orient and onboard all new providers.
Conduct all performance evaluations and engagement elated initiatives in a timely and thorough manner.
Manage and coordinate all APP Training objectives.
Attend and actively participate in regularly scheduled meetings hospital administration.
Communicate regularly with your supervisors regarding the administrative functionality of your site.
Ensure that the program has the Physician to PA mix contemplated for your site
Track the P&L, control expenses and meet the expected financial targets
Communicate regularly with your supervisors regarding the financial performance of your site.