Medical Director - Board Certified in Geriatrics and supervisory experience

Overview
Our client is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Geriatric Medicine physician to join our Asbury Health Partners team located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. This is an excellent opportunity for the right Geriatrician to work with a dynamic team of clinical professionals at a well-respected healthcare organization. At our client, we value patient care, work-life balance, and a positive culture.

Key Responsibilities
Provides general medical direction and supervision of the medical aspects of participant care
Responsible for the delivery of participant care, clinical outcomes, and oversight of the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program
Responsible for the development and maintenance of medical policies and procedures/standards and protocols
Provides direction and supervision to related Primary Care Providers (PCPs) and APPs
Provides leadership and guidance to the program colleagues and providers in the local community
Conducts history and physical on new participants and event-based and periodic reassessments
Interviews and evaluates applicants to PACE Organization and their caregivers and participates in the Intake and Assessment decision
Discusses each participant's medical conditions and prognosis with him/her and their caregiver to assist them in expressing their wishes and planning their future care
Executes assignments in a culture that is shared and collaborative across all divisions within TH PACE
Collaborates in the nursing treatment program of participants
Establishes and/or maintains as a member of the leadership team a plan to achieve operating goals
Participates as an active member of PACE Organization interdisciplinary team. Educates and advises the team regarding the implications of diagnoses, cognitive and physical function and treatment options
Participates in team and family conferences and decision-making processes
Educates participants and families regarding health maintenance and their chronic medical conditions, in cooperation with nursing staff
Supervises the health care and treatment program as developed by the interdisciplinary team
Performs physical examinations, orders and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests, and records results in a systematic manner
Participates in provider on-call rotation as required
Desire to work in a creative alternate health care setting
Able to manage changing priorities according to participant needs
Minimum of 1 year experience working with the frail or elderly population is required

Schedule and Shift Details
Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. The practice provides 24-hour, on-call coverage to ensure that Asbury residents are able to reach a skilled provider regardless of when a health issue arises.

Travel
Willingness to travel within the region periodically as needed

*Salary range: $231,000 - $280,000 depending upon experience