Medical Director - Back

About the Organization

CP Rochester and Happiness House are private nonprofit health, educational, residential, and human service organizations that have been serving communities in the Finger Lakes Region since 1969 and the Greater Rochester Area since 1946. Today with sites in Rochester, Canandaigua, Geneva, Gorham, Midlakes, and Waterloo, our agencies offer an array of educational, therapeutic, recreational, residential, and family support programs and services for children and adults with and without disabilities.

On average, our agencies serve 3,650 families each year and employ approximately 600 people.

Our staff consists of dedicated and knowledgeable professionals and clinicians with expertise in the areas of Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Physical, Occupational, Speech, and Music Therapies, Psychology, Service Coordination, Nursing, Dental Services, and Developmental Disabilities.

Committed to serving individuals with autism, traumatic brain injury, neurological impairments, as well as a wide variety of developmental disabilities such as cerebral palsy and Down syndrome, our staff partners with individuals and their families to support them in meeting their goals.

CP Rochester and Happiness House are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants in the hiring, promotion, compensation, placement, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, domestic violence victim status, prior arrest and conviction records or any other protected category in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Job Title: Medical Director - Back Up

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. Number of hours will be on an 'as needed' basis. Schedule can be flexible but within hours of operation.

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.

• 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

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• 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…