Site Medical Director at Wellpath

Kansas City, Kansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jun, 26

Salary

182.18

Posted On

23 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Direct Patient Care, Staff Supervision, Documentation, Emergency Management, Formulary Adherence, Referral Management, Quality Improvement, Chronic Care Clinics, Pharmacy Oversight, Protocol Review, Liaison, Clinical Protocol Development, Patient Outcomes Enhancement, Compliance Oversight, Team Collaboration, Compassion

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

You Matter • Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture• Excellent career growth opportunities Join us and find a career that supports:• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging• Autonomy in a warm team environment• Growth and training Perks and Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including: • DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it! • Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching• Company paid life insurance• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans *Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service. Why Us Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time. Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan. We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support. How you make a difference The Site Medical Director oversees medical care at the assigned facility in compliance with company, institutional, NCCHC, and ACA standards. They provide direct patient care, supervise clinical staff, and ensure accurate, timely documentation in the EMR or approved formats. The role includes managing emergency situations, adhering to formulary guidelines, and utilizing in-house resources before external referrals. The Director collaborates with the Health Services Administrator to lead quality improvement initiatives, chronic care clinics, and pharmacy oversight. They also liaise with community health providers, review clinical protocols annually, and contribute to the continuous enhancement of patient outcomes. Key Responsibilities Provide direct medical care, supervise staff, and ensure complete, accurate documentation of patient encounters. Respond to urgent and emergency situations, adhere to established formularies, and use in-house resources before external referrals. Oversee clinical program compliance with NCCHC and ACA standards, reviewing and approving protocols annually. Partner with the Health Services Administrator to lead quality improvement programs, chronic care clinics, and pharmacy monitoring. Serve as liaison with community healthcare providers and offer consultation to facility professionals. Qualifications & Requirements EDUCATION Medical school graduate. EXPERIENCE Experience in Family Practice, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine or Public Health preferred. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Must have and maintain current licensure within the State of employment. Maintains a current DEA number. Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification. Must maintain privileges. Maintains CME requirements for continued medical practice in the State. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness. We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles. Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description. We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

Responsibilities

The Site Medical Director is responsible for overseeing all medical care at the assigned facility, ensuring compliance with various standards, providing direct patient care, and supervising clinical staff, including accurate documentation. This role also involves managing emergency situations, adhering to formulary guidelines, leading quality improvement initiatives, and serving as a liaison with community health providers.