PACE Medical Director

Pace Place•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The PACE Medical Director provides general medical direction and supervision of the medical aspects of care for PACE Partners. The Medical Director is responsible for the delivery and oversight of participant care, clinical outcomes, implementation and oversight of the quality assessment and performance improvement program, development and maintenance of medical policies and procedures/standards and protocols. The Medical Director will provide direction and/or supervision to primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, nursing staff and allied health services and leadership of the program among staff, colleagues, and providers in the community.

Requirements

Current knowledge of chronic care/geriatric issues and best practices
Ability to build strong working relationships with other physicians and other health care managers and providers
Excellent judgment, problem solving and cognitive skills
Ability to process information accurately and timely
Effective oral communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Demonstrated leadership abilities
Ability to lead and work within an interdisciplinary setting
Enthusiasm for geriatric medicine and taking care of the chronically ill
Ability to anticipate and manage changing priorities
Skill and knowledge of how to work effectively in a managed care environment
Working knowledge of PACE Partners policies, processes, and procedures
Excellent bedside manner
3 years of experience working with a frail or elderly population OR, if the individual has less than 3 years of experience but meets all other job requirements, the candidate must receive appropriate training from the PACE organization on working with a frail or elderly population upon hiring.
Meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by the PACE organization before working independently.
Board Certification – Geriatrics preferred
Board Certification - Internal Medicine or Family Practice
Current Florida Physician License
Current BCLS
State CDS Certification and DEA Registration
Current Florida driver's license and proof of active Auto insurance
Must have or obtain First Aid and CPR certification
Successfully completed a residency program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
MD or DO designation
Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and have up-to-date immunizations before direct participant contact.
The knowledge, skills and abilities listed above are typically acquired through the levels of education and experience listed. However, any equivalent combination of education and/or experience, which provide an applicant with the listed knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job, is acceptable.

Responsibilities

Assume overall accountability and responsibility for the medical care of the participants
Guide the medical service team to promote quality outcome goals
Directs delivery of participant medical care
Overall responsibility for the implementation and oversight of the QIPI activities, and QIPI plan.
Will study data, review procedures, identify problems and make necessary corrections to ensure the QIPI plan is viable, and data has integrity
Member of the PACE Quality Improvement Committee
Provide medical oversight in the development of standards and uniform treatment policies and procedures to assure they are inclusive of the knowledge and values which guide PACE Partners
Develop and maintain written objectives, policies and procedures, an organizational plan, and a quality assurance program for the medical service
All medical policies shall be reviewed at least annually
Coordinate and integrate medical services with other participant care services to provide a continuum of care for the participants
Develop, implement, and monitor outcomes measurements to assure appropriate and efficient utilization of all health care services including hospital inpatient and ER utilization, Pharmaceuticals, Specialist referrals, Medication management, and Nursing facility utilization
When utilization problems are identified, research best practices and work with clinical staff and interdisciplinary team to make appropriate procedural and or operational changes to bring utilization into alignment with established PACE Partners best practices
Supervise PACE Partners primary care practitioners:
Recruit and train primary care physicians and geriatric nurse practitioners, assist in developing and maintaining written job descriptions for the medical staff
Participate in the review of credentials and delineation of privileges of medical staff members, and assign duties based upon education, training, competencies, and job descriptions
Participate in annual performance evaluations of Primary Care Physicians and Nurse Practitioners
Consult with primary care staff to discuss clinical and case management issues
Monitor clinic operations to assure integration of primary care and nursing services
Oversee and ensure appropriate diagnostic coding practices of Primary Care Physicians
Participate in primary care, hospital and nursing home rounds, and the 24-hour on-call system to assure continuity of care for PACE Partners participants
Ensure that all medical staffing patterns are implemented
Act as a community liaison with physician groups, specialists, and hospitals to represent PACE Partners and assure good provider relationships
In conjunction with the Executive Director, participate in contract negotiations and monitoring with medical and health related providers
Provide leadership with medical staff, promoting the goals and needs of PACE Partners and those it serves
Participate with the executive management group in internal operations, program development and resource utilization
Participate in staff orientation and staff education activities
Participate in continuing education and training of all PACE Partners staff
Participate in the National PACE Partners Association physician network to assure representation and recognition
Identify opportunities for clinical and health care delivery research which will enhance the geriatric leadership role of PACE Partners in clinical expertise and innovation
When acting as Primary Care Physician, maintain daily attendance at and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, communicating participant changes, collaborating on care planning decisions and coordination of 24-hour care delivery
When acting as Primary Care Physician, evaluate and treat participants during acute illness.
Oversee and manage participants' use of medical specialist and inpatient care
Admit participant to hospital, provide primary care or coordination of care with hospitalists, remain responsible for medical management, and provide updates to interdisciplinary team.
In conjunction with the interdisciplinary team, plan, and coordinate discharge
Participate in planning and budgeting for the Medical Services
Act only within the scope of practice
Only act within the scope of his or her authority to practice
Other duties may be assigned as necessary