Medical Director

at  Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of an accredited School of Medicine, Fellowship trained in Geriatrics preferred. At least 2-3 years clinical experience with supervisory and administrative experience. Able to supervise and direct MD’s, Nurse Practitioners and other clinical professional staff. Must have a current license to practice medicine in Louisiana, a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Must have proven clinical and administrative leadership abilities. Able to get along with others in a team environment. Ability to deliver service to physicians, patients and fellow employees with compassion in a responsive, courteous and concerned manner in accordance with PACE policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible to oversee all medical care
• Develop a strategic plan for the Medical Department that has goals and accountability
• Participants Assessments and Care Plans - Initial, Semi-Annuals, and SICS
• See participants for clinic assessment visits and acute care walk-in’s
• Provide Direct Participant Care
• Interdisciplinary Team - IDT - Daily Meeting
• Infection Control Oversight
• Wound Care Oversight
• Pharmacy Oversight -Medication Reconciliation and review
• Manage and Prescribe Medication
• ATM (Medication dispensing machine) in clinic requires MD agreement
• Have a collaborating agreement with the nurse practitioners
• Oversight of Medical Records documentation
• ER visits, Hospital stays, Specialty appointment oversight and collaboration.
• Utilization review
• End of Life Consultation
• Palliative care
• Relationship Building - Providers, staff, hospitals, and community partners
• CMS - Quarterly Calls and Audits Representation.
• Quality Improvement - work with the PACE Quality Manager on Policies and Procedure
• Attend PACE GNO Board Meetings
• Attends or conferencing into other Committee Meeting as needed
• Performs human resource and operation management tasks for nurse practitioners
• Collaborates with other PACE GNO leadership to ensure all clinical and health services are being met and carried out as discussed, ordered, and authorized
• Serves as a liaison between the program and the physician community
• Provides information and conducts presentations as required
• Participates in other committees and work groups as needed
• Keeping medical knowledge, experience, and licensing up to date
• Adhere to all department policies and procedures