Perm Medical Director Geriatric Medicine West Springfield, MA

West Springfield, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

Conduct history and physical on new participants and event-based and periodic reassessments. Develop medical treatment plan and provide medically necessary services in the range of locations in which participants may reside.
Interview and evaluate applicants to PACE Organization and their caregivers and participate in the Intake and Assessment decision.
Discuss each participants medical conditions and prognosis with him/her and their caregiver to assist them in expressing their wishes and planning their future care.
Execute assignments in a culture that is shared and collaborative across all divisions within TH PACE.
Collaborate in the nursing treatment program of participants.
Establish and/or maintain as a member of the leadership team a plan to achieve operating goals.
Participate as an active member of PACE Organization interdisciplinary team. Educates and advises the team regarding the implications of diagnoses cognitive and physical function and treatment options.
Participate in team and family conferences and decision-making processes.
Educate participants and families regarding health maintenance and their chronic medical conditions in cooperation with nursing staff.
Supervise the health care and treatment program as developed by the interdisciplinary team.
Perform physical examinations order and evaluate appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests and record results in a systematic manner.
Participates in provider on-call rotation as required.
Not accepting Locums Candidate
Not accepting Visa Candidate
Prior experience is REQUIRED

Submission Requirements

ALL OF THE FOLLOWING SHOULD BE NOTED IN ADDITIONAL SUBMISSION DETAILS. REQUIRED PRIOR TO CLIENT PRESENTATION UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

Current and active plenary physician license to practice in the state of Massachusetts - REQUIRED
Board Certification Internal Medicine or Family Practice required. Board Certification in Geriatrics - PREFERRED.
Experience or added qualifications in geriatrics - PREFERRED.
CDS Certification and DEA Registration - REQUIRED
Previous supervisory experience required - REQUIRED
Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience working with a frail or elderly population - REQUIRED
Effective skills in physical assessment and chronic disease management for frail older adult - REQUIRED
Desire to work in a creative alternate health care setting - REQUIRED
Able to manage changing priorities according to participant needs- REQUIRED

Certification Requirements

Board Certified
Controlled Substance (CSR/CDS)
DEA

State License Requirements

Massachusetts

Job Description: Conduct history and physical on new participants and event-based and periodic reassessments. Develop medical treatment plan and provide medically necessary services in the range of locations in which participants may reside. Interview and evaluate applicants to PACE Organization an...

Job Description:

Conduct history and physical on new participants and event-based and periodic reassessments. Develop medical treatment plan and provide medically necessary services in the range of locations in which participants may reside.
Interview and evaluate applicants to PACE Organization and their caregivers and participate in the Intake and Assessment decision.
Discuss each participants medical conditions and prognosis with him/her and their caregiver to assist them in expressing their wishes and planning their future care.
Execute assignments in a culture that is shared and collaborative across all divisions within TH PACE.
Collaborate in the nursing treatment program of participants.
Establish and/or maintain as a member of the leadership team a plan to achieve operating goals.
Participate as an active member of PACE Organization interdisciplinary team. Educates and advises the team regarding the implications of diagnoses cognitive and physical function and treatment options.
Participate in team and family conferences and decision-making processes.
Educate participants and families regarding health maintenance and their chronic medical conditions in cooperation with nursing staff.
Supervise the health care and treatment program as developed by the interdisciplinary team.
Perform physical examinations order and evaluate appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests and record results in a systematic manner.
Participates in provider on-call rotation as required.
Not accepting Locums Candidate
Not accepting Visa Candidate
Prior experience is REQUIRED

Submission Requirements

ALL OF THE FOLLOWING SHOULD BE NOTED IN ADDITIONAL SUBMISSION DETAILS. REQUIRED PRIOR TO CLIENT PRESENTATION UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

Current and active plenary physician license to practice in the state of Massachusetts - REQUIRED
Board Certification Internal Medicine or Family Practice required. Board Certification in Geriatrics - PREFERRED.
Experience or added qualifications in geriatrics - PREFERRED.
CDS Certification and DEA Registration - REQUIRED
Previous supervisory experience required - REQUIRED
Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience working with a frail or elderly population - REQUIRED
Effective skills in physical assessment and chronic disease management for frail older adult - REQUIRED
Desire to work in a creative alternate health care setting - REQUIRED
Able to manage changing priorities according to participant needs- REQUIRED