Community Health Medical Director
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Family Practice-Geriatrics
Salary
$210,000
– $260,000
• yearly
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Home Care/House Calls
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
60632, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
7/03/24
Responsible for the delivery of participant care, for clinical outcomes, and for the implementation, as well as oversight, of the quality improvement program. The Medical Director provides clinical leadership for the care and treatment of participants of program using primary care concepts, emphasizing prevention of illness and the promotion of healthy lifestyles. This position provides clinical direction and guidance to the program and staff to assure the maintenance of quality care for participants and families. They are ultimately responsible for medical outcomes and serve as a liaison between the program and community physicians, as well as with others engaged in health care services. This position and/or their designees provide direct medical care as needed to participants in the home, the center, and in other multiple healthcare settings.
Job Responsibilities
functions except for those that begin with the word “May.”)
1. Works cooperatively with the Vice President of PACE to ensure quality care delivery to all
participants, affirm the PACE mission, and educate team members on the PACE service delivery
model.
1.Works cooperatively with the Vice President to ensure quality care delivery to all
participants, affirm the company's mission, and educate team members on the service delivery
model.
2. Coordinates the work of medical staff, chair medical staff meetings, and supervise educational
plans of fellows, residents and students who rotate at the community center.
3. Recruits and hire contract providers as appropriate for the program.
4. Works cooperatively with clinical staff, including integrating primary care providers into the
team, as needed.
5. Serves on appropriate organizational and corporate-wide committees
6. Leads specific projects as appropriate and directed by the Chief Medical Officer and Vice
President.
Qualifications
• 2 years of experience working with older adults strongly preferred
• Evidence of program or clinical leadership, minimum of one year
Working Hours
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.