North East Medical Services
PACE MEDICAL DIRECTOR
North East Medical Services, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Description
The PACE Medical Director is responsible for the management and oversight of physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, and other staff assigned to their team. The Director oversees the clinical care provided by the NEMS PACE program and ensures quality clinical service delivery to PACE participants, while also managing clinical service contracts for the program.
Essential Job Functions
Provides clinical leadership to the PACE program and participates in the development and implementation of the PACE program, including policies and procedures for clinical services and the quality improvement program (QI).
Supervises clinical PACE staff, including physicians, advanced practice providers, and other members of the clinical team assigned to supervision.
Works jointly with the PACE Program Director to develop, implement, and update policies and procedures for the medical care of PACE participants.
Provides direct primary clinical care, including oversight of inpatient management, assessments, and call coverage, which will be rotated with other physicians working in PACE, as well as leading the interdisciplinary team.
Serves as a liaison between the program and the physician/provider community, including participation in regional or national geriatric societies.
Reviews all appeals and grievances.
Coordinates quality assurance activities including the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of a quality assurance plan for the program.
Provides information and conducts presentations regarding the PACE program as required.
Participates in the Quality Improvement Committee, Ethics Committee, and other work groups, as assigned.
Utilizes Epic appropriately and efficiently and serves as content and workflow expert for resolving issues and proposing solutions in Epic.
Performs other job duties as required by supervisor.
Additional Responsibilities
Provide primary medical care to all patients in accordance with the physician’s medical specialty.
Develop a plan of care for each patient, including complete medical history, physical examination, diagnosis, appropriate treatment and/or referral, and hospitalization when necessary.
Interact with a wide range of healthcare and social services staff, working together as an interdisciplinary team.
Work with the PACE Program Director in evaluating staffing needs as census changes.
Evaluate and assist in establishing contracts for a wide range of clinical services, including hospital, pharmacy, specialists, and nursing homes.
Oversee the utilization of inpatient, pharmaceutical, specialty, and institutional long‑term care services.
Work independently and as an effective member of a team.
Multi‑task in projects and their respective activities, timelines, and issues.
Utilize computer and software tools.
Qualifications
Valid M.D. or D.O. license, in good standing, to practice medicine in California.
Graduate of an accredited School of Medicine.
Minimum two years of supervisory and administrative experience.
Minimum two years of clinical experience.
Minimum two years of experience working with the elderly population.
Board certified Geriatrician strongly preferred.
Knowledge of geriatric medicine and the special needs of complex geriatric patients.
Knowledge of principles and practices of medical administration.
Current BLS and First Aid required or must be obtained within 3 months of hire.
Well‑versed in industry and professional standards of healthcare, utilization management, quality improvement, and other medical management functions.
Language
Must be able to fluently speak, read, and write English.
Fluency in Chinese preferred.
Status
FLSA Exempt position.
Not an OSHA high‑risk position.
Full‑time position.
EEO Statement NEMS is an equal‑opportunity employer welcoming diversity in our workforce. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Benefits Competitive benefits, including free medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee, spouse and/or children; and company contribution to 401(k).
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Essential Job Functions
Provides clinical leadership to the PACE program and participates in the development and implementation of the PACE program, including policies and procedures for clinical services and the quality improvement program (QI).
Supervises clinical PACE staff, including physicians, advanced practice providers, and other members of the clinical team assigned to supervision.
Works jointly with the PACE Program Director to develop, implement, and update policies and procedures for the medical care of PACE participants.
Provides direct primary clinical care, including oversight of inpatient management, assessments, and call coverage, which will be rotated with other physicians working in PACE, as well as leading the interdisciplinary team.
Serves as a liaison between the program and the physician/provider community, including participation in regional or national geriatric societies.
Reviews all appeals and grievances.
Coordinates quality assurance activities including the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of a quality assurance plan for the program.
Provides information and conducts presentations regarding the PACE program as required.
Participates in the Quality Improvement Committee, Ethics Committee, and other work groups, as assigned.
Utilizes Epic appropriately and efficiently and serves as content and workflow expert for resolving issues and proposing solutions in Epic.
Performs other job duties as required by supervisor.
Additional Responsibilities
Provide primary medical care to all patients in accordance with the physician’s medical specialty.
Develop a plan of care for each patient, including complete medical history, physical examination, diagnosis, appropriate treatment and/or referral, and hospitalization when necessary.
Interact with a wide range of healthcare and social services staff, working together as an interdisciplinary team.
Work with the PACE Program Director in evaluating staffing needs as census changes.
Evaluate and assist in establishing contracts for a wide range of clinical services, including hospital, pharmacy, specialists, and nursing homes.
Oversee the utilization of inpatient, pharmaceutical, specialty, and institutional long‑term care services.
Work independently and as an effective member of a team.
Multi‑task in projects and their respective activities, timelines, and issues.
Utilize computer and software tools.
Qualifications
Valid M.D. or D.O. license, in good standing, to practice medicine in California.
Graduate of an accredited School of Medicine.
Minimum two years of supervisory and administrative experience.
Minimum two years of clinical experience.
Minimum two years of experience working with the elderly population.
Board certified Geriatrician strongly preferred.
Knowledge of geriatric medicine and the special needs of complex geriatric patients.
Knowledge of principles and practices of medical administration.
Current BLS and First Aid required or must be obtained within 3 months of hire.
Well‑versed in industry and professional standards of healthcare, utilization management, quality improvement, and other medical management functions.
Language
Must be able to fluently speak, read, and write English.
Fluency in Chinese preferred.
Status
FLSA Exempt position.
Not an OSHA high‑risk position.
Full‑time position.
EEO Statement NEMS is an equal‑opportunity employer welcoming diversity in our workforce. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Benefits Competitive benefits, including free medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee, spouse and/or children; and company contribution to 401(k).
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