Area Medical Leader

Company: Pro - Provider
Location: Victoria
Posted on: June 3, 2025

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:Provides both clinical and administrative services to NextCare clinics within the assigned service area. Position requires a working understanding of state and federal regulatory laws that govern medical practice; urgent care community standards of care and NextCare Best Practice standards.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Provide overall medical and clinical assistance to providers and staff of the assigned service areaResponsible, with the assistance and cooperation of Area Operations Manager and Provider Scheduler, for the scheduling of all provider shiftsResponsible for the on-boarding, training, and quality oversight, excluding annual and new hire chart audits, of all providers assigned to designated clinicsResponsible for recruitment and retention of high quality clinical providersDETAILED ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Works collaboratively with Senior Vice President Medical Operations, Area Operations Manager, Clinical Managers, Clinical Providers, and staffProvides guidance and leadership pursuant to the Provider educational resources within NextCareSupport and provides input into the development of standardized clinical policies and proceduresServes as an organizational leader in the implementation of NextCare initiatives that directly or indirectly impact the provider(s)Provides feedback regarding the purchase of medical equipment, diagnostic service, on-site pharmacy inventory, and other appropriateDefines and analyzes clinical metrics, including documentation errors, coding trends, and the Provider DashboardDefines desired outcomes, prepares the organization for change, if necessary, and manages the momentum of that changeEvaluates clinical and financial ramifications of organizational decisions and provides input and insight, assuring that NextCare is achieving the best possible outcome, cost effectivelyAssists in the internal and external promotion of NextCareActs as a principal liaison and facilitator, with the involvement of the Senior Vice President Medical Operations, for conflicts that occur between providers or providers and other NextCare associates or managementInterfaces with customers, employers and the medical component of health plans as neededSupports local marketing initiativesIn collaboration with the Area Operations Manager and Provider Scheduler, works to ensure that all shifts are covered with adequate medical coverage to ensure minimal wait times for patients 365 days of the yearServes a key role in provider recruitment in collaboration with the Provider Recruiter and assists in the evaluation of provider compensation; serves as a liaison to educational institutions and residency programsResponsible for hiring, onboarding, and termination of providers in the local area, as applicableProvides a key role in managing and mitigating riskPROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Provides oversight to and actively implements clinical initiatives and delivery within the organizationAttends and serves, as requested, as a key member on NextCare Committees including, but not limited to, Clinical Quality & Safety committee, and special task forces and project roll-out teams as appropriateEnsures and fosters collegial relationships with physicians providing services to NextCare Urgent Care clinics via locum tenens agreementServes as a medical resource to providers as well as NextCare associatesIdentifies and promotes opportunities to ensure clinical and provider competence and the delivery of care in a manner that meets or exceeds community standards of careProvides insight and feedback regarding opportunities for improvement in the delivery of clinical services; serves as a resource in the evaluation of patient or referral complaintsIdentifies and provides objective feedback on emerging clinical and technical trendsOnly MD and DO may be required, when requested, to act as the Laboratory Director for assigned clinics providing oversight for the technical operation and performance of the laboratory and working in cooperation with the Laboratory Services Department's Technical ConsultantsMay be required, when requested, to act as the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)Responsible for review of dosimetry reportsMonitoring and evaluation quality assurance activities relating to patient care that includes utilization reviews, risk management and peerManages and supports clinical protocols with measurable and predictable results/outcomesTrains new and existing providers as necessary. Serves as a NextGen Superuser for assigned area of responsibilityServes as the key local training mentor for providers regarding ongoing documentation and coding training, when training need is identifiedProvides guidance and counseling, as needed, in support of NextCare customer service Investigate and manage responses to customer service complaints, consulting with Senior VP Medical Operations, as appropriateIdentifies and assists in the evaluation of new or emerging clinical applicationsEnsures that medicine is practiced in accordance with the appropriate state Medical Practice Act as enforced by the Board of Medical Examiners; stays up to date on Board rulings and changes/ potential changes in the Medical Practice ActEnsures compliance with state and Federal licensing requirements, as appropriate. Serves as local resource for Quality Assurance investigations, asEnsures that all Advanced Practice Provider supervision agreements are up-to-date and in force whenever an APP is practicing. Ensures that changes to supervision due to provider turnover or other reason are coordinated with the Provider Relations Specialist in a timely manner. Monitors monthly APP chart review report and ensures supervisory state and NextCare requirements are met.Ensures patient rights by maintaining and enforcing patient confidentiality and patient rights issues among medical staff issuesServes as local DOT CME subject matter expert for providers and clinic Is thoroughly familiar with FMCSA and NextCare internal requirements.Only MD or DO may be required to serve as an official 'Supervising Physician' for Advanced Practice Providers in local NextCare clinics when requestedIn coordination with local Clinic Managers, ensures providers meet/maintain all Employee Health requirementsMay be required, when requested, to serve as controlled substance site director or pharmacy board site directorIs expected that, in addition to the above-stated duties and responsibilities, the Associate Medical Director will work as a clinical provider a minimum of 8 clinical shifts/month but no more than 12 clinical shifts/month, at an agreed-upon hourly wage, separate from the clinic management compensation. The remainder of his/her duty will be to fulfill the administrative expectations of the Associate Medical DirectorTreats patients and co-workers consistent with the NextCare Mission Statement, Vision, Values and PerformancePerforms other related duties as assigned or described in Company policyESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:Minimum Professional Qualifications:Graduate of an approved medical or osteopathic medical school and completion of post-graduate training in family medicine, emergency medicine or internal medicine (Physician Only)Completion of an approved residency program in the United States (Physician Only)Board Certified in family medicine, emergency medicine, or internal medicine (Physician Only)Graduate of an approved Physician's Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Program (APP Only)Previous experience in an outpatient medical clinic, Emergency Department, or urgent carePossess an unencumbered license to practice medicine in the state of supervisionPossess a current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) certificatePossess a current DOT Certified Medical Examiner certificate or be enrolled in the MedPro training with completion of certification within 90 days of course assignment dateBLS certification requiredWillingness to obtain computer skills with a more comprehensive knowledge of the electronic medical record (EMR)VALUED BUT NOT REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:Preferred Professional Qualifications:Proven track record or understanding and support in implementing change managementPrevious experience in strategic planningPrevious experience in establishing standards in risk managementPrevious experience in identifying training needs and oversight in the develop of educational programs in response to those needsPossess excellent written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrates solid decision-making and negotiating skillsDemonstrates knowledge of compliance and regulatory issuesPrior management experience with demonstration of progressive responsibility or an MBA preferredREPORTING TO THIS POSITION:All medical providers in the respective marketPHYSICAL DEMANDS, COGNITIVE SKILLS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical Demands:While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; lift; carry; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel, crouch or crawl, talk, hear and lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.Critical Thinking and Cognitive Thinking Skills:Possess the ability to apply critical thinking and cognitive reasoning skills to diagnose and treat multiple clinical presentations in an urgent care setting.Work Environment:While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee comes in contact with patient in a wide variety of circumstances. The employee may be exposed to unpleasant situations including accidents, injuries, illnesses, patient elements and varying or unpredictable situations.#IND1'Tag: SteveCamden@'#IND1by Jobble

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