Certified Medical Director

Overview HealthDrive is looking for a Certified Medical Director to handle new admissions, take on a patient panel, and collaborate with Nurse Practitioners that are attending to skilled nursing residents in both the sub-acute rehab and long-term care units. The physician will promote good health practices and work collaboratively as a member of the medical staff. This is an on-site position (NOT remote).

HealthDrive can offer you:

Flexible schedules No nights, weekends, or on-calls Fully covered Malpractice Insurance Competitive compensation Administrative and billing/coding support services Responsibilities The physician will serve as a Medical Director for skilled nursing facilities/rehabs and will participate in administrative and quality initiatives for assigned facilities The physician collaborates with Nurse Practitioners to manage the daily care for each resident at each facility. Each facility will have a full-time NP assigned to the facility depending on the acuity and volume of the patient population The physician will provide high quality, patient-centered, comprehensive primary care services by rounding on patients residing in SNFs/Rehabs Qualifications Candidate must hold a valid medical license in the state of practice Candidate must hold a valid DEA/Controlled Substance License in the state of practice Candidate must have completed a valid U.S. residency program Candidate must have completed a medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution Candidate must have a Maryland Medical Director Certificate Valid driver's license Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with on-site staff Effective communication skills with the geriatric or Medicare population Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and organizational skills Ability to use email, the internet, and to learn other healthcare related software Physical Requirements Must be able to move inside a facility frequently and walk briskly in order to see patients, meet with managers/facility staff and attend to patient needs Ability to document in an EMR system on a laptop computer Ability to ascend and descend stairs in a facility Some ability to position oneself to obtain records, tools, medical equipment and other items that may be in locations that are below the knee or above the shoulder Effectively communicate with patients, nurse practitioners, and facility staff in English Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. #PCATHD