Medical Director

Position Overview:

Establish, implement, and maintain the highest standards of professional medical care for the patients, and provide the medical leadership in identifying and implementing ambulatory care services that meet the needs of the patient population and community. This position reports to the Chief Medical Officer and the work is carried out in support of the mission and goals of Ryan Health.

Essential Functions:

• Recruit, supervise and evaluate the performance of medical personnel, including internists, family practitioners, medical subspecialists, and mid-level practitioners.
• Provide oversight to Laboratory and Radiology services and monitor contracts for medical supplies, services, and equipment
• Maintain a panel of patients as duties will allow
• Participate in overall program planning, and coordinate with other clinical areas, such as Mental Health, Nutrition, and Dental, to insure the integration of all clinical services
• Establish and coordinate services with other medical facilities, particularly local area hospitals, to ensure the continuity of care for the Center's patients
• Establish and maintain medical protocols for all areas of medical practice and modify as necessary
• Responsible for establishing, implementing, and participating in a Quality Improvement Committee and Quality Improvement activities
• Institute procedures for ongoing chart review, medical care review, and professional standards and ethics
• Monitor patient utilization and medical staff productivity to insure timely patient access to medical services, as well as cost-efficient services
• Coordinate in-service training programs for clinical staff
• Prepare and submit reports regarding Health Services as requested
• Attend Board of Directors meetings, community meetings, staff meetings, and in-service meetings as assigned
• Participate in the preparation of the clinical service budget and provide justification in support of all clinical expenditures
• Responsible for the direction of functioning of the Medical Board and its committees
• Immediately report any problems and/or unusual occurrences to supervisor
• Practice accepted infection control measures in accordance with OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standards, and Center Policies and Procedures
• Asks others for opinions and feedback; provides feedback in a tactful respectful way
• Provide afterhours call coverage on a rotational basis
• Special projects and other duties as assigned