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Essen Healthcare

Nursing Home Medical Director

northern, KY

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About this opportunity

Essen Healthcare lists this Nursing Home Medical Director opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Overview

Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents.

Founded in 1999, we’ve grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women’s health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program. Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.

We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you’re a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there’s a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.

Job Summary

The Nursing Home Medical Director is an important member of the healthcare team in a nursing home, and is responsible for overall coordination of care and for implementation of policies related to care of the residents in a nursing home. The Nursing Home Medical Director has an important leadership role in assisting nursing home administration in providing quality care that is consistent with current standards of care.

We are seeking a dedicated Medical Director to oversee and lead one of our Nursing & Rehabilition locations. The ideal candidate will provide strategic direction, medical leadership, and ensure the delivery of high-quality employee and patient care.

Responsibilities

- Provide medical expertise and guidance to the organization

- Develop and implement clinical policies and procedures

- Supervise medical staff and ensure compliance with JCAHO standards

- Conduct research to improve patient outcomes and quality of care

- Manage medical management activities including utilization review and case management

- Oversee critical care services and ensure optimal patient care

- Collaborate with other departments to enhance patient care delivery

Qualifications

-MD/DO-

Post-residency experience in a clinical setting preferred

Strong leadership skills with experience in supervising medical staff

In-depth knowledge of Nursing & Rehabilitation centers and medical best practices

Familiarity with managed care principles

Ability to adhere to regulatory standards and quality measures

Salary: $250,000-$275,000

Equal Opportunity Employer

Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.

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