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Form of workDepartment: JMG - Multispecialty Practice Address: 1801 NW 9th Avenue, Miami, FL 33136 Hours: 8:00AM-4:30PM, M-F The Jackson Medical Group, a growing multi-specialty physician network of over 40 physicians who practice throughout Miami-Dade County at over 7 different specialty care centers, seek to hire an Endocrinologist for the Jackson Multispecialty Practice. Position Summary The JMG Associate Medical Director is responsible for the planning, diagnostic development, management and evaluation of medical/services at the clinic/center of responsibility. Provides and maintains JHS Standards towards continuous, intensive direct medical diagnosis, consultation, and health care services to JHS outpatients and/or inpatients.Duties & Responsibilities Assists Medical Director in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating all medical and ancillary services at the clinic/center of responsibility. Ensures that all patients presenting themselves for primary health care services are provided with the appropriate diagnostic, treatment services and proper disposition of their particular needs. Performs medical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment to System patients. Provides medical consultative services to other medical personnel in the clinic/center of responsibility, specifically related to overall patient management. Assists, implements and achieves the medical goals and objectives for the clinics/center of responsibility. Ensures that all medical services meet or exceed standards required by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals and State of Florida Licensure requirements. Directs activities in the area(s) assigned. Monitors and evaluates present and future needs for medical/diagnostic services in the clinic/center of responsibility. Participates in the interview process and recommends candidates to become employees in the area(s) assigned. Participates in the performance evaluation process and serves as the rater for physicians supervised. Disciplines, recommends adverse actions to be taken against physicians they supervise, as may be necessary. Promotes communication via scheduled meetings with administrative staff and medical care providers. Provides direct patient care on a daily basis and provides all necessary medical record documentation including Medicare/Medicaid and third party payer requirements. Performs and monitors CPT and ICD9 coding. Works as scheduled and may rotate through System. Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions. Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate. Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required. Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards. Attendance at Medical Staff meetings and participation with/on JMH committees/sub-committees. Participates in utilization review, quality assessment and improvement programs to improve patient care. Provides medical consultative services to other medical personnel, specifically related to overall patient management. Maintains current standards of acceptable medical practice. Participates in educational programs specific to patient care. Involves patients (and family, when necessary) in the decision making process about treatment. Meets productivity standards. Attends meetings and conferences, as directed. Participates in mandatory educational programs, in-service/training courses to maintain job competency skills. Maintains effective communication and working relationships with JHS medical personnel in the community. Collaborates with Radiology, Pathology, Surgery, Medical Oncology, and Nursing in the clinical management of patients. Performs all credentialed medical procedures according to standards, including time-out protocols. Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of the continuous Quality Improvement Plan to identify improvement opportunities. Adheres to unit specific safety and infection control standards. Adheres to the Standards of Excellence at all times. Respects the rights, privacy and property of others at all times including the confidentiality of information, according to Administrative policies and all applicable laws and regulations. Assumes the duties of the Medical Director in his/her absence. Role models behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise). Performs all other related job duties as assigned.Qualifications Education Doctorate degree in Medicine is required.Experience Generally requires 5 to 7 years of related experience.License/Certification Valid Florida Medical License and DEA board certification are required. Other specialty certifications related to specialty are a plus. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.Knowledge/Skill/Abilities General Competencies: Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment. Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications. Management Competencies: Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. Skill in monitoring/assessing the performance to make improvements or take corrective action. Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate programs. Ability to establish goals and objectives. Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.Physical Demands Job function requires extended standing or walking. Must be able to carry objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds. Able to lift or move objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds with the use of appropriate devices. Jobs in this group require frequent visual acuity to perform activities related to extended use of computers. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).Work Environment Jobs in this group are required to function in a fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent and stressful situations. Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members, providers, patients, insurance companies and other members of the public. Function is subject to inside environmental conditions, with occasional outdoor exposures. Exposure to various environments such as: communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a hospital and medical office environment. May also be exposed to needle sticks, airborne infections, medical gases, X-Ray, chemical exposures and other potential hazards. Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when exposed to infectious/clinical hospital environment. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).
