Brooklyn Center Hiring for Medical Director Full Time

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Medical Director will be responsible managing a team of Physicians and Physician Extenders and ensuring the consistent high-level of medical care and services are provided to the Residents of this high-acuity skilled nursing facility.
• Participation with the Quality Improvement Committee and all designated subcommittees.
• s to the CMO on all significant quality improvement activities.
• Collaborates with the Director of Quality Improvement.
• Implementation of Quality Improvement Program.
• Assures timely and accurate submission of QARR.
• Responds to NYSDOH directives and correctives action plans in a timely manner.
• Assures that all policies and procedures are in compliance with State and Federal regulations for utilization management.
• Assures that application of utilization and case management result in successful management of medical expenses.
• Interfaces and supports Network Development and Provider Relations at hospitals, health centers and external agencies.
• Participate with provider credentialing and training.
• primary and specialty care.
• Assures that providers are appropriately educated as to the principles of managed care and the needs of members.

REQUIRMENTS INCLUDE:

• M.D./D.O Degree and completion of a recognized residency program.
• Internal Medicine, Family Practice or Gerontology preferred.
• Board Certification in Specialty.
• Licensed and currently registered to practice medicine in New York State.
• Three years progressive management experience in a managed health system preferred.
• Experience with Medicaid/Medicare managed care is preferred.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work with staff, physicians and other providers at hospitals, health centers and external agencies.
• Must be able to develop provider education programs
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

While the Medical Director will primarily be focused on the skilled nursing side of the operations, the successful candidate will work closely with his/her peers at all of our affiliated companies ensuring consistent quality of care across the full continuum.

Candidates for this position must be a licensed Physician with strong medical knowledge, great administrative and leadership skills. Must be an out-of-the-box thinker and have great communication skills and the ability to present well in public forums.

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