Physician

Position SummaryThe Physician/Medical Director is responsible for clinical direction and oversight of Healthcare Providers in various post-acute facilities, providing in-patient holistic medical services utilizing innovative technologies to improve patient access impacting quality outcomes. These medical services include planning, directing, and evaluating resident/patient care; examination and treatment of chronic and acute episodic illnesses; and treatment of minor injuries, accidents, and other injuries/illnesses. Performs elected laboratory testing, writes prescriptions, and diagnoses and treats medical conditions within the scope of their license expertise, protocols, and available equipment.Duties and ResponsibilitiesWorks with the Post Acute Medical Team to provide patients with primary medical care services within the standards of practice and care for facility patients/residents. Acts as a resource person for decisions, planning, and policies affecting the health of residents/patients. Exercises professional judgement and provides consultation to Providers concerning appropriate treatment of residents/patients. Collaborates with Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, and facility staff to identify resident/patient needs and helps develop plans to meet these needs. Follows residents/patients in a post-acute skilled nursing facility, inpatient rehabilitation, assisted living, and other post-acute care facilities, as needed for continuity of care. Assists Providers with emergency treatments and more complex procedures. Adheres to facility policies, procedures, and objectives; ongoing quality improvement objectives and safety; and environmental and infection control standards. Serves as a member of committees dealing with health care, to include Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement (QAPI), and Antibiotic Stewardship, etc. Cultivates a climate of trust and compassion for patients/residents. Remains up to date with developments and best practices in medicine by attending conferences and seminars. Specific RequirementsProven experience as a physician providing primary care and diagnostic services in a post-acute setting. Experience prescribing appropriate medications, treatments, and health regimens to treat patient/resident health issues. Experience collaborating with other health care professionals in treatment and diagnosis of patient/resident medical issues and conditions, on admission and through discharge planning, as appropriate. <p class="Paragraph SCXW126923064 BCX8" paraeid="{73da68d1-f6b8-42cb-b517-3c361a0da0a5}{15}" paraid="398106343" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highligh