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Medical Director

Location:	Hoopa, CA Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Type:	Tribal
Salary Range:	$330,000 to $400,000 / Per Year
Open Period:	7/17/2023 to 11/10/2023
Summary:	OPEN UNTIL FILLED. SALARY WILL DEPEND ON EDUCATION LEVEL, EXPERIENCE, AND CREDENTIALS. We operate a medical clinic located on the Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation, partially funded by the Indian Health Service. The clinic is solely owned and operated by the Hoopa Valley Tribe. We are a Joint Commission accredited ambulatory clinic and behavioral health unit, with our Patient Centered Medical Home accreditation. Our primary programs and services are outpatient medical, dental, pharmacy, outreach services, senior nutrition, ambulance service, a grant funded diabetes department, and behavioral health unit [which includes mental health and substance abuse]. Hoopa is located on the beautiful Trinity River in Northern California. Hoopa is a small community of approximately 3,500 residents primarily Native American. SUMMARY: The Medical Director is responsible for leadership and administration of K'ima:w Medical Clinic services. Direct and coordinate all activities of the medical functions. Provide clinical consultation and oversight to physicians and mid-level providers. Collaborate with al K'ima:w Medical Center departments, Chief Executive Officer, and Board of Director in planning, implementing, and evaluating health programming quality health services to clients.
Duties:	FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES: Medical Director Duties 1. Provides medical expertise with respect to planning and establishing goals, objectives and policies to improve medical services that are consistent with K'ima:w Mission, Vision and guiding principles. 2. In collaboration with leadership, establishes standards to provider productivity and measurements for quality of care. 3. Monitors providers against set standards, including, but not limited to, GPRA (Government Performance Results Act). Reports productivity and/or quality of care variances to UIHS leadership. 4. Oversees Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP) process for all medical providers following K'ima:w policies. Coordinates credentialing and privileging process with Human Resources. 5. Identifies and develops plans for areas of improvement based on utilization studies, adverse trends, practice patterns, or operational needs. 6. Explore possibilities, develop and coordinate Family Practice resident and medical student training opportunities for individuals who are American Indian, and/or others who have an interest in working with American Indian communities. Administrative Duties 1. Promotes and establishes medical policies and procedures following recognized standards of care; including but not limited to Centers for Disease Control, accreditation and compliance standards and guidelines, and other evaluating entities, including state and federal agencies. 2. Coordinates and collaborates with staff in recruitment of physicians and mid-level practitioners. 3. Supervises and provides clinical oversight to physicians and mid-levels. Provides daily consultation, guidance, and direction to assure standards of care are met. 4. Provides orientation to new providers regarding medical systems for delivery of care. 5. Responsible for all peer review. Conducts and monitors the peer review process for ongoing quality assurance. 6. Participates in the review and assessment of Contract Health Services (CHS) for complex and unique claims. 7. Collaborates with key medical staff on development and implementation of continuing education and training needs for medical staff. 8. Monitors medical services budget in relationship to overall K'ima:w fiscal budget. 9. Collaborates with key medical staff regarding schedules of all medical providers in order to provide coverage. 10. Oversees reporting of births, deaths, and outbreak of contagious disease to governmental authorities. 11. Reports to Chief Executive Officer and various governance meetings regarding operations of K'ima:w medical services. Attends committee meetings as directed by the Chief Executive Officer. Basic Outpatient Clinical Duties 1. Performs all functions as a family physician in providing direct care to clients; including, but not limited to, the examination of patient to determine general physical condition, the recording of information about patients medical history, ordering various tests and diagnostic images to provide information on patient's condition, the prescribing of medications, performing minor surgical procedures as privileged, etc. 2. Develops both individual and family long range personal relationship and continuity of care for the full scope of patients' health problems by planning, providing and coordinating all necessary services, and establishing priorities in consultation with other appropriate staff. 3. Develops relationships and acts as liaison between K'ima:w and other practitioners for specialized treatment for referrals. 4. Maintains a professional, organized, and clean working environment by following organizational policies, guidelines, and acceptable safety standards. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide professional supervision of medical secretary, nurse practitioners and physicians in the Medical Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications:	PUBLIC RELATIONS/ADVANCED INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Addresses clients by name; smiles when talking to clients, physicians, peers, and families; answers the telephone courteously and promptly; identifies self and department when answering the telephone using pleasant voice tone/verbiage; possesses excellent listening skills; interacts with clients and peers. THE JOINT COMMISSION RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for helping to prepare, achieve, and maintain accreditation by the Joint Commission. By serving on the various performance improvement subcommittees individual employees are directly involved in the generation or modification of policies & procedures that enable KMC to provide continuously improving healthcare. COOPERATION: Must be a self-starter; seeks solutions; accepts constructive criticism; willing to adjust to changes; loyal to K'ima:w Medical Center. PROFESSIONALISM: Shows pride in personal appearance and grooming; displays a positive attitude about work; respects the confidentiality of clients; and is congenial with public and peers. INITIATIVE: Willing to participate in continuing education programs; asks questions; contributes during staff meetings; serves on K'ima:w Medical Center committees as appointed; demonstrates a desire for self improvement. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Graduation from a United States accredited medical school. Five years direct ambulatory care experience with two years administrative/leadership experience. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: • Must possess a permanent, current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of California. • CPR certification or obtain within three months of hire • ACLS certification or obtain within six months of hire • PALS certification or obtain within six months of hire
Work Type:	Permanent, Full
Announcement #:	MED DIR 2021
Who May Apply?	All Groups of Qualified Individuals
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