PHMC
Associate Medical Director-Infectious Disease
PHMC, Phila, Pennsylvania, United States, 19117
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Summary Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Associate Medical Director to join our dynamic healthcare organization as the leader of Infectious Diseases prevention and management. In the context of the PHMC Health Network, the Associate Medical Director of Infectious Diseases’ clinical and programmatic oversight primarily includes health areas related (but not limited to): HIV, PrEP, viral hepatitis (A/B/C), TB and latent TB, complications of IDU and SSTI, vaccinations vaccine acceptance, STIs, COVID, flu, ID screening and management including women's health, travel medicine, ID specialty care; respite ID (IV antibiotics oversight), et al. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for driving initiatives that enhance the health outcomes of our patient population while ensuring and improving the quality of care provided across the organization. This position will partner with the Health Network Medical Director to facilitate ID work across the Health Network and more widely at PHMC as needed. This is typically a full-time position reporting to the Medical Director of Health Services
Age/Patient Populations Served (Double-click on box to activate appropriate indicator)
Age of Patient Population Served
Pediatric (Birth - 19 yrs)
Adult (19 – 64 yrs)
Geriatric (65 yrs & older)
Nonage Specific Task (N/A)
PopulationBariatric Patients: BMI greater than 40, or greater
than 35 with weight related comorbidities
Patient with exceptional communication needs
Patient with developmental delays
Patient at the end of life
Patient under isolation precautions
All Populations
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assumes first line leadership responsibility and accountability for managing the delivery of patient care and ensures that the clinical needs of patients are met
Provide services as a medical provider as described in the job description for two-eight patient sessions per week, as specified by the Medical Director
Develop and execute a comprehensive infectious diseases strategy aligned with the organization's mission and goals
Collaborate with Senior leadership to integrate infectious diseases initiatives into the overall organizational strategy
Oversee the design and implementation of quality improvement programs related to infectious diseases to enhance patient care, safety, and satisfaction
Establish, coordinate and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to infectious diseases quality metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing evidence-based practices
Lead efforts to identify and stratify patient populations, focusing on preventive care and chronic disease management
Implement data-driven interventions to improve health outcomes and reduce healthcare disparities among diverse patient groups.
Work with Medical Director to manage provider recruitment and retention activities
Participate in the onboarding process in conjunction with Medical Director and on-site leadership
Orient new providers to PHMC and Specialized Health Services policies, electronic health record system (EHR), grant-funded programs, and support programs related to infectious disease efforts
Serve as a resource to providers, through telephone, email and on-site assistance, including navigating the grant-funded and other mandated programs and EHR system
Conduct peer chart reviews (including quality of clinical care, adherence to standards of care, and quality of documentation) and prepare performance evaluations for providers as assigned by the Medical Director
Mentor or supervise mentoring of providers who would benefit from a peer resource, either at the recommendation of the Medical Director or at the request of the provider
Develop, adapt, and/or review clinical practice guidelines to guide clinical care, using nationally-recognized, evidence-based standards of care when available related to infectious diseases
Work with technology staff to pilot new ideas, and provide feedback on changes, equipment and software, as well as on problems that arise
Participate in the development of changes in clinical processes, tools and forms, and provide feedback prior to broader implementation
Serve as an active member of the Quality Improvement Committee
Assist the Medical Director and Senior staff in the completion of reports such as the UDS report, Ryan White Services Report, HEDIS measures, PCMH, and Meaningful Use
Maintain confidentiality of clinical records in accordance with HIPAA regulations
Advance the nursing profession and role of advanced practice nurses in medically underserved areas through advocacy and other professional activities
Serve as liaison between the clinical sites and Senior staff, ensuring open communication across the PHMC Health Network at all times
Perform other tasks as directed
PHMC Compliance Responsibilities:
Understand and adhere to PHMC compliance standards as they appear in the PHMC Code of Conduct, Whistle Blowers and Conflict of Interest Policies
Keep abreast of all pertinent federal, state and PHMC regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified
Comply with HIPAA and Confidentiality Policies and Procedures as they apply to the job
Comply with Department of Public Health (DPH), The Joint Commission and other accreditation and regulatory agencies standards
Adhere to all PHMC Policies and Procedures
Maintain knowledge and adherence to Infection Control and Environment of Care Guidelines and Procedures as described in the annual education module
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully as individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements
listed below must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Skills:
Understanding of the principles of community health care and service to special populations
Cultural competence required
Basic Life Support certification
Ability to travel between worksites as needed
Excellent interpersonal skills, including friendliness, and empathy
Strong leadership and communication skills required
Extensive knowledge of current health care needs and issues of infectious disease and primary care.
Ability to collect adequate client data, conduct a physical exam, interpret physical findings, and manage or refer patients as conditions or protocols dictate
EXPERIENCE:
3+ years clinical experience.
Experience with a diverse and underserved population in an urban setting.
Experience in ambulatory primary care, community health and/or behavioral health required.
Supervisory experience preferred.
EDUCATION:
Graduate of an accredited school; currently licensed in the State of Pennsylvania
MD, DO, NP, PA: Board Certified in family medicine or internal medicine
AAHIVM certification
Unrestricted PA license
DEA license
Infectious diseases fellowship preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Position requires standing 2/3 of the time, walking 2/3 of the time, requires sitting under 1/3 of the time, use of hands to finger, handle or feel 2/3 of the time, reach with hands and arms, under 1/3 of the time, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl under 1/3 of the time, talk or hear over 2/3 of the time. Position requires lifting up to 10 lbs. up to 1/3 of the time.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic). Exposure to blood borne pathogens that requires use of personal protective equipment.
salary: Based on education and experience
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Summary Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Associate Medical Director to join our dynamic healthcare organization as the leader of Infectious Diseases prevention and management. In the context of the PHMC Health Network, the Associate Medical Director of Infectious Diseases’ clinical and programmatic oversight primarily includes health areas related (but not limited to): HIV, PrEP, viral hepatitis (A/B/C), TB and latent TB, complications of IDU and SSTI, vaccinations vaccine acceptance, STIs, COVID, flu, ID screening and management including women's health, travel medicine, ID specialty care; respite ID (IV antibiotics oversight), et al. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for driving initiatives that enhance the health outcomes of our patient population while ensuring and improving the quality of care provided across the organization. This position will partner with the Health Network Medical Director to facilitate ID work across the Health Network and more widely at PHMC as needed. This is typically a full-time position reporting to the Medical Director of Health Services
Age/Patient Populations Served (Double-click on box to activate appropriate indicator)
Age of Patient Population Served
Pediatric (Birth - 19 yrs)
Adult (19 – 64 yrs)
Geriatric (65 yrs & older)
Nonage Specific Task (N/A)
PopulationBariatric Patients: BMI greater than 40, or greater
than 35 with weight related comorbidities
Patient with exceptional communication needs
Patient with developmental delays
Patient at the end of life
Patient under isolation precautions
All Populations
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assumes first line leadership responsibility and accountability for managing the delivery of patient care and ensures that the clinical needs of patients are met
Provide services as a medical provider as described in the job description for two-eight patient sessions per week, as specified by the Medical Director
Develop and execute a comprehensive infectious diseases strategy aligned with the organization's mission and goals
Collaborate with Senior leadership to integrate infectious diseases initiatives into the overall organizational strategy
Oversee the design and implementation of quality improvement programs related to infectious diseases to enhance patient care, safety, and satisfaction
Establish, coordinate and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to infectious diseases quality metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing evidence-based practices
Lead efforts to identify and stratify patient populations, focusing on preventive care and chronic disease management
Implement data-driven interventions to improve health outcomes and reduce healthcare disparities among diverse patient groups.
Work with Medical Director to manage provider recruitment and retention activities
Participate in the onboarding process in conjunction with Medical Director and on-site leadership
Orient new providers to PHMC and Specialized Health Services policies, electronic health record system (EHR), grant-funded programs, and support programs related to infectious disease efforts
Serve as a resource to providers, through telephone, email and on-site assistance, including navigating the grant-funded and other mandated programs and EHR system
Conduct peer chart reviews (including quality of clinical care, adherence to standards of care, and quality of documentation) and prepare performance evaluations for providers as assigned by the Medical Director
Mentor or supervise mentoring of providers who would benefit from a peer resource, either at the recommendation of the Medical Director or at the request of the provider
Develop, adapt, and/or review clinical practice guidelines to guide clinical care, using nationally-recognized, evidence-based standards of care when available related to infectious diseases
Work with technology staff to pilot new ideas, and provide feedback on changes, equipment and software, as well as on problems that arise
Participate in the development of changes in clinical processes, tools and forms, and provide feedback prior to broader implementation
Serve as an active member of the Quality Improvement Committee
Assist the Medical Director and Senior staff in the completion of reports such as the UDS report, Ryan White Services Report, HEDIS measures, PCMH, and Meaningful Use
Maintain confidentiality of clinical records in accordance with HIPAA regulations
Advance the nursing profession and role of advanced practice nurses in medically underserved areas through advocacy and other professional activities
Serve as liaison between the clinical sites and Senior staff, ensuring open communication across the PHMC Health Network at all times
Perform other tasks as directed
PHMC Compliance Responsibilities:
Understand and adhere to PHMC compliance standards as they appear in the PHMC Code of Conduct, Whistle Blowers and Conflict of Interest Policies
Keep abreast of all pertinent federal, state and PHMC regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified
Comply with HIPAA and Confidentiality Policies and Procedures as they apply to the job
Comply with Department of Public Health (DPH), The Joint Commission and other accreditation and regulatory agencies standards
Adhere to all PHMC Policies and Procedures
Maintain knowledge and adherence to Infection Control and Environment of Care Guidelines and Procedures as described in the annual education module
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully as individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements
listed below must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Skills:
Understanding of the principles of community health care and service to special populations
Cultural competence required
Basic Life Support certification
Ability to travel between worksites as needed
Excellent interpersonal skills, including friendliness, and empathy
Strong leadership and communication skills required
Extensive knowledge of current health care needs and issues of infectious disease and primary care.
Ability to collect adequate client data, conduct a physical exam, interpret physical findings, and manage or refer patients as conditions or protocols dictate
EXPERIENCE:
3+ years clinical experience.
Experience with a diverse and underserved population in an urban setting.
Experience in ambulatory primary care, community health and/or behavioral health required.
Supervisory experience preferred.
EDUCATION:
Graduate of an accredited school; currently licensed in the State of Pennsylvania
MD, DO, NP, PA: Board Certified in family medicine or internal medicine
AAHIVM certification
Unrestricted PA license
DEA license
Infectious diseases fellowship preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Position requires standing 2/3 of the time, walking 2/3 of the time, requires sitting under 1/3 of the time, use of hands to finger, handle or feel 2/3 of the time, reach with hands and arms, under 1/3 of the time, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl under 1/3 of the time, talk or hear over 2/3 of the time. Position requires lifting up to 10 lbs. up to 1/3 of the time.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic). Exposure to blood borne pathogens that requires use of personal protective equipment.
salary: Based on education and experience
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)