Medical Director - As Needed

Medical Director
Job Description
SUMMARY: Blount Rural Health Center is in the market to fill a Part-Time Medical Director Position to provide medical direction for the clinic's health care services and consultation for, and medical collaboration/supervision of, mid-level providers.
QUALIFICATIONS: Must be a graduate of an approved medical school, completed an internship and/or residency in his/her given specialty or be board eligible, insurability for professional liability, and be licensed as a physician in the State of Kentucky; demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills, and ability to make quality independent decisions.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Provides medical directorship for the clinic’s healthcare services, consultation for, and medical supervision of mid-level providers.
Maintains current licensure as required by federal and state boards, associations, and agencies and is credentialed in a primary care specialty.
Fulfills all federal and state requirements for CME pursuant to licensure requirements.
Actively and personally interacts with the clinical and licensed medical staff frequently enough to provide medical direction, consultation, and supervision per federal and state requirements; is available through direct telecommunications for consultation, medical emergencies, or patient referral in compliance with federal and state supervision and collaborative requirements; and is able to issue orders and provide direct patient care services, if needed.
Provide general medical direction for the clinic concerning its patient care services.
Conduct periodic assessments to ensure maintenance of quality controls as necessary for compliance with standards established by federal, state and other regulatory agencies.
Perform various public relation activities to include meeting with local community groups or service organizations.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with area health care entities such as hospitals, physician practices, health departments, and other ancillary support groups.
Collaborates with Quality Improvement Manager in setting goals to reach national benchmarks in identified areas in need of improvement.
Collaborates with Executive Director with establishing new policies, updating current policies, and strategic goals for growth.
In consultation with administration, assist in recruitment of other health care professionals as the demands of the practice dictate.
BENEFITS:
HRSA Loan Repayment Program
Vison and Dental eligibility
No Nights, Weekends or Holidays
Competitive compensation.
Malpractice insurance coverage.
Retirement/401K

Employment type
PRN

Work arrangement
No