Medical Director - Phoenix, AZ, United States - Sanctuary Recovery Centers

Description

Job Description

Job Description

Purpose: Sanctuary Recovery Centers aspires to outline specific job functions and roles to eliminate ambiguity within the organization

Position Summary:

A medical director is responsible for monitoring and improving the level of care provided and help reduce operating costs of a healthcare facility over time. Medical directors are also responsible for participant care, clinical outcomes, and the implementation and oversight of the quality assessment and performance improvement program. Additionally, the medical director will work closely with the executive management team to implement strategies that enhance patient care and improve the medical practice.

Position Qualifications:

• Valid license to practice medicine required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• 10+ years' experience in clinical medicine
• Able to enter information in the NCHC EHS system and compile reports or data as requested
• 5+ years' experience in a hospital administration role
• Superb judgment, problem-solving, and cognitive skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Current knowledge of chronic care/geriatric issues and best practices
• Superior leadership skills

Position Duties:

• Work directly with providers to educate them on our care process and determine what can be done to improve overall care quality
• Act as the medical expert in dealings with vendors and non-medical facilities that work within the organization
• Manage the number of activities related to the delivery of medical care and clinical services such as cost management, utilization review, quality assurance, and medical protocol development
• Participate in various administrative, clinical staff meetings
• Maintain confidentiality of all information related to participants, medical staff, and employees
• Demonstrate positive interpersonal relations in dealing with fellow employees, supervisors
• Oversee the activities of group physicians, including the recruiting and credentialing processes
• Develop policies and procedures
• Obtain CAQH Credentialing

Applicability: This policy applies to all Sanctuary Recovery Centers personnel and residents