Medical Director - Geriatric Medicine

Job Description:

• This is a new PACE location to open in summer/fall 2024.
• Asbury Health Partners provides easily accessible, high-quality primary care services to independent-living residents at Asbury Methodist Village and community members aged 50 and older. The 2,739-square-foot primary care site features the latest technology, state-of-the-art examination rooms and a staff of experts in senior care.
• The practice is conveniently located on the Asbury Methodist Village campus, allowing providers to coordinate care and recommendations with on-campus services such as wellness, rehabilitation, assisted living, and skilled care. Lab and ECG services are provided on-site. Specimens or blood samples that need to be tested are sent to Holy Cross Hospital.
• 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.
• 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 Holy Cross we value patient care, work-life balance, and a positive culture.
• Under the supervision of the Executive Director.
  
• 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
  
• Need to have a driver's license, proof of insurance, and means of transportation
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), in addition to basic knowledge of email, calendaring systems, and other software as required to perform the essential functions of the job
• Excellent organizational, customer service, flexibility, and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to travel within the region periodically as needed
• Conduct history and physical on new participants and event-based and periodic reassessments. Develop medical treatment plan and provide medically necessary services in the range of locations in which participants may reside.
• Interview and evaluate applicants to PACE Organization and their caregivers and participate in the Intake and Assessment decision.
• Discuss 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.
• Execute assignments in a culture that is shared and collaborative across all divisions within TH PACE.
• Collaborate in the nursing treatment program of participants.
• Establish and/or maintain as a member of the leadership team a plan to achieve operating goals.
• Participate 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.
• Participate in team and family conferences and decision-making processes.
• Educate participants and families regarding health maintenance and their chronic medical conditions, in cooperation with nursing staff.
• Supervise the health care and treatment program as developed by the interdisciplinary team.
• Perform physical examinations, order and evaluate appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests, and record results in a systematic manner.
• Effective skills in physical assessment and chronic disease management for frail older adults.
• Desire to work in a creative alternate health care setting.
• Able to manage changing priorities according to participant needs.
• Participates in provider on-call rotation as required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with the frail or elderly population is required.
  
• Not accepting visa candidates
• Provider must be interested in Perm (not accepting Locums)
  
  • Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine - REQUIRED
  • Board Certified in Geriatrics (Fellowship-trained) or Certificate of Added Qualifications in Geriatric Medicine (to be completed prior to start) - HIGHLY PREFERRED
  • MD license (or willing to obtain) - REQUIRED
  • Clean Malpractice - HIGHLY PREFERRED
  • CDS Certification (by time of start) - REQUIRED
  • DEA (by time of start) - REQUIRED
  • BLS (by time of start) - REQUIRED
  • Previous supervisory experience (add to "Experience" field) - REQUIRED