Explore a Rewarding Medical Director Opportunity Near Connell, WA

Are you a dedicated physician with a passion for geriatric patients and a desire to lead within an interdisciplinary medical team? Are you seeking a part-time medical director role that allows you to provide patient care rounding and contribute to the leadership of a post-acute care setting? Here's an excellent opportunity tailored for you!

Position: Medical Director Physician in WA

Job Highlights:

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  Passion for Geriatric Patients:

  
  
  
  
  • Ideal for those who enjoy working with geriatric patients and solving complex medical problems.
  
  
  
  


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  Autonomous Role:

  
  
  
  
  • Thrive in a part-time role with the autonomy to choose your rounding schedule.
  
  
  
  


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  Leadership and Patient Care:

  
  
  
  
  • Combine patient care rounding in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) with medical director duties.
  
  
  
  

Job Duties:

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  Primary Care Rounding in SNF:

  
  
  
  
  • Manage chronic diseases, diagnose illnesses, and implement care plans.
  
  
  
  


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  Collaboration:

  
  
  
  
  • Collaborate with clinicians, facility leaders, and others to enhance care and services.
  
  
  
  


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  Building Relationships:

  
  
  
  
  • Build relationships with patients, their families, and facility staff for effective treatment delivery.
  
  
  
  


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  Medical Director Responsibilities:

  
  
  
  
  • Provide oversight, guidance, and mentorship to clinicians.
  
  
  • Conduct clinical case reviews and share information related to quality of care.
  
  
  
  


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  External Engagement:

  
  
  
  
  • Represent TeamHealth externally, establishing and maintaining relationships in the post-acute care community.
  
  
  
  


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  Collaboration with Leadership:

  
  
  
  
  • Collaborate with leadership on care coordination initiatives and network management.
  
  
  
  

Skills Required:

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  Clinical Excellence:

  
  
  
  
  • Demonstrate excellent clinical skills and critical thinking.
  
  
  
  


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  Communication:

  
  
  
  
  • Possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
  
  
  
  


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  Empathy and Compassion:

  
  
  
  
  • Showcase empathy, compassion, and the ability to connect with senior patients and their families.
  
  
  
  

Qualifications:

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  Clinical Experience:

  
  
  
  
  • Background in primary care, with post-acute care experience being a plus (though not required).
  
  
  
  


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  Leadership Background:

  
  
  
  
  • Leadership experience is advantageous but not mandatory; training will be provided.
  
  
  
  


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  Licensing:

  
  
  
  
  • Hold an active and unrestricted Washington license or have an application in process.
  
  
  
  


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  DEA Certification:

  
  
  
  
  • Maintain an active and unrestricted DEA or have an application in process.
  
  
  
  

How to Apply:

If you're excited about this opportunity, apply now to embark on a fulfilling medical director journey near Connell, WA. This role offers a chance to contribute to the well-being of geriatric patients while enjoying the autonomy and leadership responsibilities in a post-acute care setting.

Reference Job ID #j-190445.