Physician

Position Summary

The Physician/Medical Director is responsible for clinical direction and oversight of Healthcare Providers in various post-acute facilities, providing in-patient holistic medical services utilizing innovative technologies to improve patient access impacting quality outcomes.  These medical services include planning, directing, and evaluating resident/patient care; examination and treatment of chronic and acute episodic illnesses; and treatment of minor injuries, accidents, and other injuries/illnesses.  Performs elected laboratory testing, writes prescriptions, and diagnoses and treats medical conditions within the scope of their license expertise, protocols, and available equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Works with the Post Acute Medical Team to provide patients with primary medical care services within the standards of practice and care for facility patients/residents.
• Acts as a resource person for decisions, planning, and policies affecting the health of residents/patients.
• Exercises professional judgement and provides consultation to Providers concerning appropriate treatment of residents/patients.
• Collaborates with Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, and facility staff to identify resident/patient needs and helps develop plans to meet these needs.
• Follows residents/patients in a post-acute skilled nursing facility, inpatient rehabilitation, assisted living, and other post-acute care facilities, as needed for continuity of care.
• Assists Providers with emergency treatments and more complex procedures.
• Adheres to facility policies, procedures, and objectives; ongoing quality improvement objectives and safety; and environmental and infection control standards.
• Serves as a member of committees dealing with health care, to include Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement (QAPI), and Antibiotic Stewardship, etc.
• Cultivates a climate of trust and compassion for patients/residents.
• Remains up to date with developments and best practices in medicine by attending conferences and seminars.

Specific Requirements

• Proven experience as a physician providing primary care and diagnostic services in a post-acute setting.
• Experience prescribing appropriate medications, treatments, and health regimens to treat patient/resident health issues.
• Experience collaborating with other health care professionals in treatment and diagnosis of patient/resident medical issues and conditions, on admission and through discharge planning, as appropriate.
• Experience working in a team of healthcare professionals, collaborating with them to ensure positive, effective patient/resident experiences in our facilities.
• Strong understanding of examination methodologies and diagnostics.
• Excellent knowledge of infectious diseases, their symptoms, and epidemiology.
• Broad knowledge of common medication, side effects, and contraindications.
• In-dept knowledge of legal medical guidelines and medicine best practices.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated competency dealing with adults, and geriatric patients/residents.
• Excellent mentor abilities in providing education, training and guidance to Providers, in the development of their knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Working Conditions

• May work and provide oversight in multiple facilities.
• Attends and participates in continuing education programs.
• Works in department as well as throughout facility, patient homes, and community.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• Involved with patients, employees, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc. under all conditions and circumstances.
• Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays, and in other positions temporarily as necessary.
• Subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc. throughout the workday.
• Possible exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of patients.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a primary care physician role in a post-acute facility.
• D. or D.O. degree from an accredited United States medical school.
• Successful completion of a residency program at an accredited healthcare institution.
• Board certification in primary care or related field from said residency.
• Current license in the State of Washington
• Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration for prescription writing,