Medical Director – Geriatric Medicine Fayetteville, NC (Perm) Position Available In Cumberland, North Carolina

Job Description:

LIFE at St. Joseph of the Pines (SJP) has an excellent full-timeopportunity for a Board Certified Geriatric Medicine, InternalMedicine or Family Medicine physician to join as Medical Directorof the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)facility located in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) model iscentered on the belief that it is better for the well-being ofseniors with chronic care needs and their families to be served inthe community whenever possible. PACE serves individuals who are age 55 or older, certified by theirstate to need nursing home care, able to live safely in thecommunity at the time of enrollment and live in a PACE servicearea. While all PACE participants must be certified to need nursinghome care to enroll in PACE, only about 7 percent of PACEparticipants nationally reside in a nursing home. If a PACEenrollee needs nursing home care, the PACE program pays for it andcontinues to coordinate the enrollee’s care. We encouragefellowship and independence while serving seniors and theirfamilies with dignity and respect. Delivering all needed medicaland supportive services, PACE is able to provide the entirecontinuum of care and services to seniors with chronic needs whilemaintaining their independence in their home for as long aspossible.

Job Description:

Participates in provider on-call rotation as required. Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the MedicalDirector provides general medical direction and supervision of themedical aspects of participant care. Responsible for the delivery of participant care, clinicaloutcomes, and oversight of the Quality Assurance PerformanceImprovement (QAPI) program. Responsible for the development and maintenance of medicalpolicies and procedures/standards and protocols. Provide direction and supervision to related Primary CareProviders (PCPs) and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs). Conduct history and physical on new participants andevent-based and periodic reassessments. Develop medical treatmentplan and provide medically necessary services in the range oflocations in which participants may reside. Interview and evaluate applicants to PACE Organization andtheir caregivers and participate in the Intake and Assessmentdecision. Discuss each participant s medical conditions and prognosiswith him/her and their caregiver to assist them in expressing theirwishes and planning their future care. Execute assignments in a culture that is shared andcollaborative across all divisions within TH PACE. Collaborate in the nursing treatment program ofparticipants. Establish and/or maintain as a member of the leadership team aplan to achieve operating goals. Participate as an active member of PACE Organizationinterdisciplinary team. Educates and advises the team regarding theimplications of diagnoses, cognitive and physical function andtreatment options. Participate in team and family conferences and decision-makingprocesses. Educate participants and families regarding health maintenanceand their chronic medical conditions, in cooperation with nursingstaff. Supervise the health care and treatment program as developed bythe interdisciplinary team. Perform physical examinations, order and evaluate appropriatelaboratory and diagnostic tests, and record results in a systematicmanner. Minimum of 1 year experience working with the frail or elderlypopulation is required (no new grads) Not accepting visa candidates Provider must be interested in Perm (not acceptingLocums)

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Board Certified/Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or FamilyMedicine Board Certified/Board Eligible in Geriatrics – PREFERRED Active NC license (or willing to obtain) Fellowship-trained (to be completed prior to start) orCertificate of Added Qualifications in Geriatric Medicine Clean Malpractice – HIGHLY

PREFERRED CDS

Certification (by time of start) DEA (by time of start) BLS (by time of start) Minimum of 1 year experience working with the frail or elderlypopulation (add to “Experience” field) Previous supervisory experience (add to “Experience”field)

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS BLS

Board Certified Controlled Substance (CSR/CDS)

DEASTATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

North Carolina

ADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Fellowship-trained (to be completed prior to start) orCertificate of Added Qualifications in Geriatric Medicine

ABOUT THE FACILITY

About LIFE St. Joseph of the

Pines:

Living Independently for Elders (LIFE) is a Program ofAll-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) at SJP, which assistsolder adults in living safely at home. Eligible participants are55-years old or older, live in the designated service area, meetthe state requirements for nursing home care and are able to livesafely in the community. LIFE is designed around the needs of the individual and providescomprehensive medical, health and social services (including adultday health programs, rehabilitation therapy, nutritious meals andsocial engagement) to participants at the center as well as intheir homes. The growing program currently supports 220+participants and is expecting expansion efforts in the nearfuture. All Employees are expected to reflect SJP’s Pillars of Values in

Practice:

People – Continually strive to lift people up and support them indeveloping to their fullest potential. Demonstrate in word and deedthe commitment to preserving dignity of life for the residents youserve. Growth Seek ways to promote the growth of all associates. Developpersonal skills and knowledge to increase your own capability.

Develop listening and learning strategies that promote the growthof relationships with residents and associates alike. Quality Continually look for ways to improve the quality andeffectiveness of systems and processes at the facility. Be flexibleand open to change. Demonstrate a curiosity and willingness tolearn new things, offer suggestions and evaluate new ways of doingthings. Service Accept responsibility and accountability for setting anexample of integrity. Be Truthful, show Respect, seek to Understandothers, give Support so that others might succeed, and act in aTrustworthy manner. Financial Operate in a manner that promotes renewal and growth forthe company and the benefit of all. Make the best use of thefinancial and human assets with which you have been entrusted. St. Joseph of the Pines (SJP) is a nationally accredited agingservices network offering a full continuum of retirement housing,health care and community-based services for older adults as wellas community outreach to those in need. St. Joseph of the Pines (SJP) is committed to promoting emotional,physical, and spiritual well-being to those in the organization scare. Programs and services include continuing care retirement,assisted living services, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, andmemory support. In addition, SJP s extensive network of care offersHome Care, affordable housing, a Program of All-Inclusive Care forthe Elderly (PACE), and a rural mobile health clinic. About the

Community:

Fayetteville, North Carolina is one of the most diverse cities inthe US with many awards to its credit as well as activities forvisitors and citizens. Fayetteville has won All-America Cityawards, honors for the city song “My Hometown Fayetteville” and forthe city show “Kaleidoscope.” As the sixth-largest city in North Carolina, Fayetteville also hasnumerous historic sites, seven museums, three colleges anduniversities, multiple entertainment venues, a historic downtownand award-winning golf courses. Immaculate parks and livelyrecreation centers offer you the chance to experience the outdoorsor work on a jump shot. Plus, if you’re looking to travel,Fayetteville Regional Airport and Interstate 95 give you manydestination options.