Medical Management Director directs and oversees the operations and strategic planning of the organization's medical management initiatives and programs. Establishes case management, utilization review, quality and outcome management, and community education programs to provide high quality, cost effective health care services. Being a Medical Management Director develops and implements clinical guidelines for care designed to improve outcomes while managing costs. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Medical Management Director typically reports to top management. The Medical Management Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Medical Management Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
QUALIFICATIONS:The Medical Director is a licensed physician (a Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy) who organizes and assumes overall responsibility for the medical component of the hospice’s patient care program. Board Certified in a related specialty and has expertise in the medical care of terminally ill individual. Is employed full-time or part-time by the hospice or has a contractual arrangement that provides for comprehensive medical direction of hospice. Serving as a medical resource to hospice staff, patients, families, and attending physicians regarding pain and symptom control management.
Experience: Medical Director should have one to two years consistent patient care responsibilities including geriatrics, oncology and terminal illness care. Previous hospice and/or homecare experience is desired but not mandatory.
License certification and Registration: The Medical Director is required to have a current Missouri Driver’s license, automobile liability insurance, Missouri Medical License, DEA License, and Professional liability insurance.
REPORT TO: Branch Manager / Governing Body
Knowledge and Skills: Medical Director should have specialized knowledge and skills concerning the following
1. Medical, Oncology and Pharmacology
2. Pain and Symptom Control
3. Diagnose and Evaluation of Patients
4. Psychological Aspects of Loss and Stages of Terminal Illness
5. Hospice Care
6. Humanitarian Attitude and a good understanding of Hospice Philosophy
7. Acceptance of the goals, mission and philosophy of Hospice
JOB DUTIES: (include, but are not limited to the following):
.• Document care provided in the patient’s clinical record providing evidence of progression of end stage disease process
.• Maintain knowledge of latest research and trends in Hospice and Palliative care.
.• Participate in the development and updating of patient care policies and emergency procedures.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: From $2,000.00 per month
Ability to Relocate:
Work Location: In person
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