Medical Director PACE

Care Synergy • Aurora, CO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Colorado PACE has an immediate opening for a Medical Director. This PACE Medical Director position is responsible for the delivery of participant care, oversight of the quality assessment, and performance improvement program, to achieve best clinical outcomes possible for all participants. People Consults with Chief Medical Officer and other professionals on staff as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues. Serves as a member of the IDT for Colorado PACE programs. Participate in regular interdisciplinary team meetings and act as a medical resource. Oversees mid-level staff as assigned. Demonstrates competence in patient/family communication and psychosocial support. Serves as positive role model and works to improve staff morale in the work environment. Responsible for evaluating and training community contract physicians. Responsible for physical staffing needs. Service Provides medical patient care by interviewing, examining, and treating patients in order to meet their needs. Educates patients on wellness, prevention, and early detection. Prescribes medical treatment and medications to patients. Determines need for referrals and orders studies, test and ancillary services based on examination and patient needs. Determines level of urgency of follow-up, referral/consultation appointments. Documents all services in patient electronic medical record in the required time frames. Collaborates with members of the IDT to develop and review care plans. Acts as a resource for medical information regarding patient disease, status, and prognosis. Assists with determining etiology of specific symptoms and recommends or designs effective therapy. Participates in the on-call rotation. Provides medical coverage and support after normal business hours when the on-call nurse is unable to reach the attending physician. Available to interdisciplinary team during routine working hours for problem solving and consultation. Validates appropriateness of referrals for admission/eligibility for Colorado PACE programs (Home Health, PACE). Evaluates patients in an inpatient settings or at their residences as deemed necessary at time of admission, recertification, and as otherwise indicated. Prescribes palliative treatments and medications in consultation with referring primary physician. Performs inpatient hospice facility physician services as outlined by program policies and procedures. Serves as patient’s primary physician when requested or deemed necessary. Has extensive knowledge of common terminal illnesses and expertise in palliation of common symptoms of terminal illnesses. Quality Maintains oversight of the quality assessment and performance improvement program for PACE. Actively participates in utilization review of PACE programming. Assists in the resolution of complaints, requests, and inquiries from patients. Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal guidelines and regulations. Provides care in accordance with OSHA regulations and infection control policies. Assists with the development of processes, procedures and protocols related to the provision of medical care using research and “best practices.” Growth Acts as an advocate and serves as a liaison between Colorado PACE, community physicians, and other health care providers to develop and expand the awareness and availability of services. Acts as a consultant to referring primary physicians. Educates health care personnel and lay public regarding Colorado PACE Programs. Maintains staff privileges at participating inpatient health care facilities. Cultivates relationships with other health care professionals in the communities we serve. Finance Responsible for managing and monitoring compliance with the parameters of approved model. Works to optimize utilization of resources. Maintains understanding of Medicare/Medicaid billing parameters for all Colorado PACE Programs. Understands and utilizes appropriate coding and documentation. Understands appropriately captured diagnosis codes and teaches other providers on coding standards. Utilizes company resources in a prudent and appropriate manner. Is a good steward of company resources.

Requirements

• Graduate from approved school of medicine
• Three years’ experience as practicing physician in hospice, internal medicine, family practice, pediatrics, oncology, or related field
• Current Colorado Physician License to practice medicine
• Board certified (or board eligible) in Internal Medicine or Family Practice or Hospice & Palliative Medicine
• Current CPR Certification
• Valid Driver’s License and proof of Auto Insurance
• Ability to lift minimum of 30 lbs

Nice To Haves

• Extensive knowledge of common terminal illnesses and expertise in palliation of common symptoms of terminal illnesses

Responsibilities

• Delivery of participant care
• Oversight of the quality assessment and performance improvement program
• Consult with Chief Medical Officer and other professionals on staff as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues
• Serve as a member of the IDT for Colorado PACE programs
• Participate in regular interdisciplinary team meetings and act as a medical resource
• Oversee mid-level staff as assigned
• Demonstrate competence in patient/family communication and psychosocial support
• Serve as positive role model and work to improve staff morale in the work environment
• Evaluate and train community contract physicians
• Responsible for physical staffing needs
• Provide medical patient care by interviewing, examining, and treating patients
• Educate patients on wellness, prevention, and early detection
• Prescribe medical treatment and medications to patients
• Determine need for referrals and order studies, tests and ancillary services
• Determine level of urgency of follow-up, referral/consultation appointments
• Document all services in patient electronic medical record in the required time frames
• Collaborate with members of the IDT to develop and review care plans
• Act as a resource for medical information regarding patient disease, status, and prognosis
• Assist with determining etiology of specific symptoms and recommend or design effective therapy
• Participate in the on-call rotation
• Provide medical coverage and support after normal business hours when the on-call nurse is unable to reach the attending physician
• Be available to interdisciplinary team during routine working hours for problem solving and consultation
• Validate appropriateness of referrals for admission/eligibility for Colorado PACE programs
• Evaluate patients in an inpatient setting or at their residences as deemed necessary
• Prescribe palliative treatments and medications in consultation with referring primary physician
• Perform inpatient hospice facility physician services as outlined by program policies and procedures
• Serve as patient’s primary physician when requested or deemed necessary
• Maintain oversight of the quality assessment and performance improvement program for PACE
• Actively participate in utilization review of PACE programming
• Assist in the resolution of complaints, requests, and inquiries from patients
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient information according to federal guidelines and regulations
• Provide care in accordance with OSHA regulations and infection control policies
• Assist with the development of processes, procedures and protocols related to the provision of medical care using research and “best practices.”
• Act as an advocate and serve as a liaison between Colorado PACE, community physicians, and other health care providers
• Act as a consultant to referring primary physicians
• Educate health care personnel and lay public regarding Colorado PACE Programs
• Maintain staff privileges at participating inpatient health care facilities
• Cultivate relationships with other health care professionals in the communities we serve
• Manage and monitor compliance with the parameters of approved model
• Work to optimize utilization of resources
• Maintain understanding of Medicare/Medicaid billing parameters for all Colorado PACE Programs
• Understand and utilize appropriate coding and documentation
• Understand appropriately captured diagnosis codes and teach other providers on coding standards
• Utilize company resources in a prudent and appropriate manner

Benefits

• Mileage and Expense Reimbursement
• Relocation Reimbursement
• Two, free, confidential and robust benefit programs designed to provide solutions to the logistical and financial problems that arise in life
• Employer pays over 90% of employee medical premium in some plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with significant Employer Funding: Single $1,000, Family $2,000
• Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation Pay): 18 days in the first year for FT team members
• Seven Paid Holidays with an additional Floating Holiday
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match: 50% match up to 8% of total compensation
• Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Career & Logo wear
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Clinical Career Ladders
• Certification Pay
• Generous Discover-a-Star Team Member Referral Program
• Team Member Service Awards
• Early Wage Access
• Legal and Identity Protection
• Robust Leadership Development Training Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior