Davita Inc.
Associate Medical Director - West Allis
Davita Inc., West Allis, Wisconsin, United States,
Rogers Behavioral Health is a not-for-profit behavioral health system with a long history. For over 100 years we have been providing top quality psychiatric services to our patients and performing cutting edge research and are one of the leading healthcare providers in our field. RBH offers adults, as well as child and adolescent patients in our communities, the ability to receive care at multiple levels of services including: inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient and outpatient services. The three primary hospitals are located in Wisconsin, and numerous clinics spread from coast to coast in Wisconsin and 9 other states, including California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Washington. In this role, the physician will serve as a team leader in our patient care model, which is based on a multi-faceted treatment team methodology. Physicians have the opportunity to work in one or more levels of care, in both live and virtual environments, as well as support patient admissions, protocol development, quality assurance, and peer review evaluations. Physicians will collaborate with nurse practitioners and physician assistants, as well as oversee residents and fellows during their educational rotations through our programs.Responsibilities:Attend Patients at the Site and via Telehealth:
The Physician will be expected to attend patients and assist with patient coverage at the locations assigned by Employer (the "Site(s)"). The Physician will accept referrals from medical physicians, psychiatrists, in all areas and counties surrounding Site referrals, to attend their patients on the unit, and upon patient discharge, the Physician will refer the patient to the referring physician for outpatient care. The Physician will be responsible for providing written and verbal discharge summaries to all referring physicians.Medical Activities:
The Physician shall perform all medical functions necessary to ensure the delivery of high-quality treatment for psychiatric disorders for patients at the Sites, including conducting psychiatric assessments, completing discharge summaries, and participating in quality assurance activities.Payor Relations:
The Physician will assist the Site in its contracting with payors for mental health services and develop positive working relationships with all contracted payors.Advocate:
The Physician needs to be an advocate for the Sites, providing support, information, and education when appropriate opportunities present themselves.Admissions Support:
The Physician may be asked to devote time and effort to supporting the admissions process, including reviewing and evaluating completed admission screenings and providing clear guidance to the team on medical reasoning for recommendations.Associate Medical Director Job Duties & Responsibilities:Provide Effective Program Leadership:
Responsible for providing clinical leadership and management leadership to ensure successful program function.Responsibilities for all Associate Medical Directors:
Collaborate with chief medical officer and level of care leadership.Oversee physician recruitment and contracting:
Participate in recruitment of medical staff and assist in conducting interviews.Lead medical staff operations at site/level of care:
Help set agenda for Medical Staff Meeting and run the meeting.Engage in professional outreach:
Participate in conferences to enhance knowledge of Rogers' expertise.Actively participate in quality and process improvement initiatives:
Learn about pertinent value streams and implement changes from improvement activities.Education/Training Requirements:Valid state licensure as MD or DO.Board-eligible psychiatrist. Board certification preferred.Leadership and/or supervisory experience in a behavioral health organization is preferred.Experience with process improvement implementation preferred.With a career at Rogers, you can look forward to a Total Rewards package of benefits, including:Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family401(k) retirement planEmployee share programLife/disability insuranceFlex spending accountsTuition reimbursementHealth and wellness programEmployee assistance program (EAP)
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The Physician will be expected to attend patients and assist with patient coverage at the locations assigned by Employer (the "Site(s)"). The Physician will accept referrals from medical physicians, psychiatrists, in all areas and counties surrounding Site referrals, to attend their patients on the unit, and upon patient discharge, the Physician will refer the patient to the referring physician for outpatient care. The Physician will be responsible for providing written and verbal discharge summaries to all referring physicians.Medical Activities:
The Physician shall perform all medical functions necessary to ensure the delivery of high-quality treatment for psychiatric disorders for patients at the Sites, including conducting psychiatric assessments, completing discharge summaries, and participating in quality assurance activities.Payor Relations:
The Physician will assist the Site in its contracting with payors for mental health services and develop positive working relationships with all contracted payors.Advocate:
The Physician needs to be an advocate for the Sites, providing support, information, and education when appropriate opportunities present themselves.Admissions Support:
The Physician may be asked to devote time and effort to supporting the admissions process, including reviewing and evaluating completed admission screenings and providing clear guidance to the team on medical reasoning for recommendations.Associate Medical Director Job Duties & Responsibilities:Provide Effective Program Leadership:
Responsible for providing clinical leadership and management leadership to ensure successful program function.Responsibilities for all Associate Medical Directors:
Collaborate with chief medical officer and level of care leadership.Oversee physician recruitment and contracting:
Participate in recruitment of medical staff and assist in conducting interviews.Lead medical staff operations at site/level of care:
Help set agenda for Medical Staff Meeting and run the meeting.Engage in professional outreach:
Participate in conferences to enhance knowledge of Rogers' expertise.Actively participate in quality and process improvement initiatives:
Learn about pertinent value streams and implement changes from improvement activities.Education/Training Requirements:Valid state licensure as MD or DO.Board-eligible psychiatrist. Board certification preferred.Leadership and/or supervisory experience in a behavioral health organization is preferred.Experience with process improvement implementation preferred.With a career at Rogers, you can look forward to a Total Rewards package of benefits, including:Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family401(k) retirement planEmployee share programLife/disability insuranceFlex spending accountsTuition reimbursementHealth and wellness programEmployee assistance program (EAP)
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