About this opportunity
Baptist Health Arkansas lists this Medical Director for PACE opportunity in north little rock, Arkansas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Medical Director Needed for PACE Clinic in North Little Rock, Arkansas
Baptist Health PACE is a non‑profit organization sponsored by Baptist Health. This program of all‑inclusive care is designed to allow participants of the program to remain in their own homes and communities while providing their caregivers with much needed relief and emotional support.
Services Include
All primary and specialty physician services
Adult Day Health Center services
Social services and family caregiver support
Medical equipment
Recreational therapy
Physical and occupational therapy services
Personal care services in the home
Transportation to and from the center and medical appointments
Nutritional counseling
Medications
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be a BE/BC Family, Internal Medicine or Geriatric trained physician. The position is employed by Arkansas Health Group, a subsidiary of Baptist Health.
Medical Director Duties Include
Responsible for the delivery of participant care, clinical outcomes and the implementation/oversight of the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement program
Provides primary medical care to the participants of the program
Ensures medical services are provided in compliance with PACE Federal Regulations
Ensures that Primary Care and Medical Department operates cost effectively
Interfaces with contracted medical providers when quality concerns arise
Serves as liaison with physician groups, specialists and hospitals to represent Complete Health with PACE
The physician would be housed at the primary PACE Clinic in North Little Rock and would occasionally need to go and do assessments of the patients in their homes or in the nursing home setting when necessary. There is also potential for coverage at our Hot Springs PACE clinic. The current Medical Director will oversee both locations. There will be Advanced Practitioner oversight.
Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 am - 5 pm with minimal rotating call expectations.
Compensation Includes
Production and Quality Bonus Opportunity
Healthcare Benefits
Malpractice Coverage
Retirement
To apply for this position contact
Dana Heifner, In-house Physician Recruiter
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Worksite address
north little rock, AR, 72019, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.