Physician Administrator 3

About the position

Physicians like you are the HEART of the Ohio Veterans Homes! Find a job that makes a lasting difference in the lives of veterans and gives you the work/life balance you want. The Ohio Department of Veterans Services is a State of Ohio employer and working at the Ohio Veterans Homes is clearly more than 'just a job' - it is a privilege to serve our families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state. We pride ourselves in providing superior care to Ohio's veterans. At the Ohio Veterans Homes, we take pride in 'Serving Those Who Served.' We are a team of dedicated public servants committed to high performance, innovative thinking and delivering excellent and efficient services for our veterans. The Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown is a 168-bed nursing home facility with two levels of care offered - standard care for veterans in need of any intermediate level of care, and memory care for veterans with Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia.

Responsibilities

• Participates in resident care management to assure provision of adequate & comprehensive services including assisting with the development of policies & procedures
• Ensures medical compliance of Veterans Administration (VA) and Ohio Department of Health (ODH) rules and regulations
• Organizes medical staff and provides consultation to the organization's health care providers
• Meets on a regular basis with Pharmacy Operations Manager to ensure availability of current drugs
• Assists in monitoring & evaluating the quality and appropriateness of medical services and patient care
• Insures annual physicals, chest x-rays and EKGs are completed as per VA requirement
• Coordinates transfer to V.A. hospitals for consultation or more acute hospitalization
• Coordinates referrals for specialty care at both the VAMC and area Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC)
• Confers with families & veterans regarding patient's prognosis & treatment
• Participates on relevant committees to discuss goals & objectives and to integrate unit functions
• Assists as needed in development of ongoing in-service training for staff

Requirements

• Certificate to practice medicine as issued by State Medical Board pursuant to Sections 4731.14 & 4731.281 of Revised Code

Benefits

• Competitive starting wages
• Exceptional paid time off & holidays
• Industry-leading health benefits
• Tuition reimbursement & professional development
• Lifetime income for those who retire from ODVS
• Superior medical coverage starts the 1st of the month following start date
• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after eligibility period
• Generous benefits package including vacation, sick, holiday, and personal leave
• OPERS retirement - The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement