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Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans

Medical Director

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123


Job Summary

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The Medical Director is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of PACE GNO primary care services.

Qualifications:Graduate of an accredited School of Medicine, Fellowship trained in Geriatrics preferred. At least 2-3 years clinical experience with supervisory and administrative experience. Able to supervise and direct MD's, Nurse Practitioners and other clinical professional staff. Must have a current license to practice medicine in Louisiana, a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Must have proven clinical and administrative leadership abilities. Able to get along with others in a team environment. Ability to deliver service to physicians, patients and fellow employees with compassion in a responsive, courteous and concerned manner in accordance with PACE policies and procedures.

Essential Functions:

Responsible to oversee all medical care

Develop a strategic plan for the Medical Department that has goals and accountability

Participants Assessments and Care Plans - Initial, Semi-Annuals, and SICS

See participants for clinic assessment visits and acute care walk-ins

Provide Direct Participant Care

Interdisciplinary Team - IDT - Daily Meeting

Infection Control Oversight

Wound Care Oversight

Pharmacy Oversight - Medication Reconciliation and review

Manage and Prescribe Medication

ATM (Medication dispensing machine) in clinic requires MD agreement

Have a collaborating agreement with the nurse practitioners

Oversight of Medical Records documentation

ER visits, Hospital stays, Specialty appointment oversight and collaboration.

Utilization review

End of Life Consultation

Palliative care

Relationship Building - Providers, staff, hospitals, and community partners

CMS - Quarterly Calls and Audits Representation.

Quality Improvement - work with the PACE Quality Manager on Policies and Procedure

Attend PACE GNO Board Meetings

Attends or conferences into other Committee Meetings as needed

Performs human resource and operation management tasks for nurse practitioners

Collaborates with other PACE GNO leadership to ensure all clinical and health services are being met and carried out as discussed, ordered, and authorized

Serves as a liaison between the program and the physician community

Provides information and conducts presentations as required

Participates in other committees and work groups as needed

Keeping medical knowledge, experience, and licensing up to date

Adhere to all department policies and procedures

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