Site Medical Director - Yonkers, Park Care (City of Yonkers)

Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who seek it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester County. Sun River Health is currently seeking a full-time Site Medical Director to join our team supporting the Yonkers - Park Care site.

Diagnosis and treatment of patients in his/her specialty area; collaboration and supervision of nurse practitioners and physicians assistants; participation in planning and developing health care services in his/her specialties; treatment of conditions and illnesses within the scope of the physicians specialty; referral and follow-up of patients when indicated; participation in after hours coverage to ensure 24-hour availability of care for Center patients. Performs job duties in compliance with systems and job-specific standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities for a Site Medical Director:

• Takes histories, performs physical examinations, and prescribes treatment and medication for conditions falling in the scope of his/her specialty following evidence-based standards of care.
• Provides off hours and hospital coverage for Health Center patients where contractually obligated to do so.
• Designs and participates in quality improvement activities, including Medical Record Peer Review, performance and procedure audits, outcome audits, and focused reviews.
• Provides supervision for clinical activities of Medical providers and medical documentation in his/her department, including but not limited to review of protocols, telephone triage, and follow-up procedures.
• Coordinates tests, referrals, and care of SRH patients outside the Health Center.
• Sets standards for preventive care and diagnostic screening within his/her specialty; participates in the development of programs to carry out these standards.
• Maintains legible and appropriate documentation of medical records.
• Participates and attends provider meetings.
• Provides safe and successful performance, including meeting productivity, quality, and patient satisfaction standards.

Minimum Education Requirement: Doctorate Degree (including MD, DO, DD, PhD, etc.)

Minimum Licensure: Board Certification, Physician License, and CPR/BLS

Required Skills & Knowledge:
- Knowledge of diagnostic and treatment procedures that nurse practitioners are trained to do and are necessary for practicing in health care centers.
- Competence in delivery of health care to patients (including preventative health education).
- Ability to collaborate with other members of the Health Center in order to maintain high quality standards and achieve client satisfaction.
- Bilingual in both English and Spanish (orally and written) is preferred.

Annualized Salary Range: $237,182.40 - $256,734.40

Join us at Sun River Health and be part of an award-winning network of care that has been serving our communities since 1975. We are always looking for skilled and dedicated professionals to join our team and help us continue our mission of providing quality health care to all.