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,

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