Medical Director - Dodson Avenue

Erlanger Health System • Chattanooga, TN

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About The Position

Assists in the planning, development, and implementation of programs for the delivery of health services to patients served by the Health Centers. Attends at least 75%25 of quarterly medical staff meetings; attends any meeting as directed by medical director or his/her designee.

This position is involved in a team-based approach to care. Team members are trained to meet the highest level of function for their role as per the State of Tennessee/Georgia guidelines. Is trained and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to coordinate care for patients and is trained and assigned to support patients/families/caregivers in self-management, self-efficacy and behavior change. Is trained and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to manage the practices' patient population. Participates in the practice's quality improvement process and performance evaluation.

Requirements

• Degree and completion of an approved residency program.
• Licensed to practice in the State of Tennessee.
• Board certification in practice specialty.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the planning, development, and implementation of programs for the delivery of health services
• Attends at least 75%25 of quarterly medical staff meetings
• Attends meetings as directed by medical director or his/her designee
• Coordinate care for patients
• Support patients/families/caregivers in self-management, self-efficacy and behavior change
• Manage the practices' patient population
• Participates in the practice's quality improvement process and performance evaluation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree