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SalaryThe Physician/Medical Director is responsible for the 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 Responsibilities
- Works with the 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 judgment 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, including Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement (QAPI), Antibiotic Stewardship, etc.
Education and Experience
- Minimum of two (2) years experience in a primary care physician role.
- M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited United States medical school.
- Successful completion of a residency program at an accredited healthcare institution.
- Board certification in primary care or related field from said residency. (Preferred)
- Current license in the State of Illinois
- Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration for prescription writing
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $210,000.00 - $320,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
- Post-acute care
Primary care specialties:
- Geriatrics
- Internal Medicine
- Primary Care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- Medical License (Required)
Work Location: In person
