Medical Director Job Rochester New York USA,Healthcare

Job Title: Medical Director

Location: CP Rochester WInton Rd, Rochester, NY 14623

Salary: $100.00 Per Hour

Employment:
This is a contract position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday during business hours (8:00am – 4:00pm). Approximately 10-20 hours per month with a flexible schedule during clinic hours of operation (some remote work possible).

Summary/Objective: Oversees and directs the medical decisions and operations of the CP Rochester and Happiness House clinics, working with individuals with developmental or acquired disabilities. Provides appropriate recommendations to address concerns and the development of new skills that will enhance quality of life for individuals. Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team which would include Clinic Nurse, Clinic Director, Clinic Supervisor, Individual, Legal Guardians and Residential staff if identified, and works within accordance of the individual’s needs and treatment plans.

The focus is on maximizing the potential of the individuals in all facets of their life, working with individuals, families and caregivers to support individual needs, and providing appropriate medication management to individuals.

Competency Requirements/Education/Experience

License to practice and treat in the state of NY as a Physician working with adults (Children as well if certified to do so, but not required)

NYS Board Certification

Must hold a valid DEA license with the State of NY

Must carry workman’s comp and disability insurance policy

Clinical experience supporting individuals with Intellectual/Developmentally Disabilities during education or work experiences in the field is preferred but not required

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Must have demonstrated excellent listening skills.

Must have a valid and clean NYS Driver’s License.

Computer proficiency and experience with various Electronic Medical Record’s and Prescribing software

Additional Eligibility

Qualifications:

None

Essential Functions

Imparts agency philosophy of “Equal Opportunity, Independence and Realization of Individual Potential” to children, families, program staff and community resources.

Maintains confidentiality of information relating to individuals and their families in accordance with agency policy.

Recommends environmental modification for individuals if appropriate and concurs with plan of care and medication management

Reviews policies and procedures concerning the medical and clinical services. Approves clinical/health services procedures (Article 16, Article 28, and Article 36).

Provides overall clinical supervision of medical, dental and other health care services to ensures the adequacy and quality of care provided to clients.

Provides consultation and training to staff as needed.

Develops policies and procedures concerning the appointment of medical and dental staff.

Makes recommendations to the HSQIC committee and then the Board of Directors concerning appointments of medical staff, assignment of their clinical privileges and review of appointments.

Serves as a member of the Health Services Quality Assurance Committee and the Human Rights Committee.

Monitors compliance of the Center with all NYS Department of Health, OSHA, OPWDD and EPA, regulations and standards.

Provides advice to administration regarding medical and related clinical issues/problems.

Recommends to administration new services, equipment or techniques to improve the quality and type of services offered to clients.

Reports the activities and recommendations of the Health Services Quality Assurance Committee to the Vice President of Clinical Services and Quality Assurance annually.

Participates in the intake process as needed to determine appropriate services needed for clients.

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