Medical Director Physician

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Job description

Location: Eastern Texas situated near the Neches River and surrounded by forests, making it a scenic area with opportunities for outdoor recreation like fishing, hunting, and hiking. This towns own unique charm and offers a peaceful lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle of larger cities. Approximately 150 miles southwest to Houston and 180 miles to Dallas!

Facility:

• State supported living center providing campus-based direct services and supports to people with
  intellectual and developmental disabilities

Opportunity:

• Start date: ASAP
• Hours:8A-5P (Full Time)
• Responsible for managing, coordinating and directing all medical services including psychiatric, dental, pharmaceutical and laboratory work. Ensures the delivery of high-quality medical services to individuals with intellectual disabilities
• Oversees and directs the diagnoses and treatment of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who also have complex medical, psychiatric and/or behavioral health needs. Directs the administration of specialized medical treatments and procedures.
• Delegates to persons under his/her supervision portions of these duties and sufficient authority for their accomplishment but maintains overall responsibility for the medical care of the individuals at the facility
• Participates in and oversees medical staff participation in treatment team process.
• Directly supervises staff Physicians, Advanced Nurse Practitioners (APRN), Physician Assistant(s), Pharmacist(s), Dentist(s), Psychiatrist(s) and oversees contracted staff in these positions.
• Serves as a primary care physician for a smaller caseload when needed. Assists other medical staff with complex cases.
• Provides and coordinates treatment to employees injured in course and scope of employment.
• Ensures optimum performance of the medical services department toward full compliance with the terms of the Department of Justice (DOJ) Settlement Agreement.
• Responsible to constructing the on-call duty schedule and shares on-call duty with other qualified medical staff.
• Director works under the minimal supervision of the Director with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Compensation: Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.

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