Medical Director Job in Louisville, Kentucky Us
The Medical Director serves as the Lead Clinical Advisor for the Health Care Improvement Aim. Support the efforts of each AIM, with a primary focus on the hospital issues for the Healthcare Improvement Aim. Guide provider, stakeholder, and QIO staff, as evidenced by the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and best practices. Assist each Aim by fostering team building and engaging in Internal Quality Control Plan elements. Participate in Aim performance reviews and implements preventive and corrective action plans, as needed. Communicates issues to the Operations Assessment Committee (OAC) monthly.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and sustain partnerships with stakeholders and key organizations. Identify new opportunities for collaboration and exhibits strong interpersonal and management skills.
Provide expertise, education, and training to health care providers in all aspects of the QIO contract by conducting onsite visits and presentations, and development of the Learning and Action Networks, as identified in Aim workgroups and requested by providers.
Review and sign letters going out under the Medical Director’s signature for the Indiana and Kentucky QIO contracts. Act as a liaison with physician reviewers in assuring contract requirements for peer review are met and education is provided.
Facilitate open communication between clinical and management teams; assist with conflict resolution involving providers; and ensure open communication with and among providers in multiple settings. Provide education and training related to the Healthcare Improvement Aim activities internally to staff.
Provide positive customer service to both internal and external individuals and/or organizations. Strive to be helpful, courteous, knowledgeable, and a problem solver.
Identify new developments and emerging trends in provider clinical practices, research, and federal and/or state policy that would impact theme activities.
Demonstrate exceptional research and writing skills. Prepare and submit, per year, a minimum of two articles for publication.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Requires a four-year degree in health care management, patient safety, public health, or other appropriate field; medical degree required. Must be able to function both independently and as a member of a team. Requires a minimum of five years progressive responsibility and preferred four years management or supervisory experience in an appropriate setting. Must be licensed to practice and board-certified within his/her are of specialty. Knowledge of health care delivery systems, Medicare Titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act, Balanced Budget Act of 1997, and quality improvement methodologies are essential. Must possess good oral and written communication skills, be well organized, and be able to work under pressure. Experience to include computer usage, particularly e-mail systems and Microsoft Office Suite preferred.
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