Physician & Medical Director (Remote)
Company: Vynca LLC
Location: Oakland
Posted on: March 17, 2023
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Job Description:
Description:
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the VyncaCare Chief Medical Officer,
oversees the administration of patient care and provider services.
Responsible for the implementation and oversight of an integrated
clinical practice delivery model. Directly supervises
physicians/NPs and collaborates with other clinical/medical
managers to ensure a high standard of clinical delivery across
patient care specialties within the organization. Provides and
manages direct health care for a specified patient population.
Essential Job Duties/ Responsibilities
1. Clinical Responsibilities
Provides palliative care, primarily through virtual visits, and
follows the clinical responsibilities as laid out by the job
description for the palliative care physician.
Directs, coordinates, and oversees patient care within the company;
provides supervision, mentoring, training and development to
provider staff
Reviews, establishes, and maintains patient care protocol and
standards in coordination with the CMO and VP of clinical services,
ensuring that all federal and State policies, regulations, and
guidelines for patient care are met; establishes and coordinates
quality improvement, safety, and infection control programs.
Participates in development, implementation, and maintenance of
policies and objectives as it relates to provider services;
develops tracking and evaluation programs to assist in
accomplishment of established goals.
Collaborates with other clinical/medical managers in the delivery
of quality patient care, maintenance of clinical documentation,
integration of electronic health records, and handling of
complaints and/or medical emergencies.
Creates education, development and team-building opportunities for
providers.
2. General Management Responsibilities
Maintains patient statistics and comprehensive patient records,
providing data and reports as required to ensure effective and
efficient service delivery.
Develops tracking and evaluation programs to assist in
accomplishment of established goals.
Directs, coordinates, and oversees patient care within the company;
provides supervision, mentoring, training and development to
provider staff.
3. Professional/Personal Development Commitment
Collaborates with other clinical staff to devise a personal
development plan in line with the business objectives and personal
needs.
To maintain and increase personal, clinical and project management
skills.
4. Medical Director Duties (additional)
Ensure that medical services and related policies meet best
standards of practice and are compliant with all state, federal,
and local laws, ethical and professional guidelines, and
accreditation standards.
Provide guidance to Clinical Director, Director of Compliance,
Associate Medical Directors (if any) and all clinical staff for
timely decision making with respect to patient care.
Review and approve policies that require medical oversight.
Provide backup on-call services when needed.
Review and support updates to clinical job descriptions.
Refine and provide on-boarding training to new physicians for
medical record and clinical visits.
Provide direction to the clinical team on staff and community
communication procedures to ensure proper and timely sharing of
information.
Ensure all providers complete records in a timely manner.
Help to address any communication issues with physician team
members and other staff to ensure effective business
operations.
Monitor physician performance with support from HR in evaluation
tracking.
Participate in peer review, chart review and Quality Assurance
activities, medical staff meetings, case reviews and in-house
clinical training sessions.
Directly supervises and supports all Physicians and Advanced
Practice Providers (NP/PA), ensuring they perform their duties
appropriately.
Develops clinical employee education and professional development,
as well as team-building opportunities for all providers.
Collaborates with other clinical/medical managers in the delivery
of quality patient care, maintenance of clinical documentation,
integration of electronic health records, and handling of
complaints and/or medical emergencies.
Essential Organizational duties
Works at all times within the policies and guidelines of the
company
Willingness to use video conferencing as frequently as
appropriate
Ensures effective use of resources
Plays an active part in the development and maintenance of good
relationships with all who have business with the Company
Respects at all times the confidentiality of information covering
patients, staff and volunteers and is HIPAA compliant
Promotes the company's philosophy of compassionate communication
towards all patients, relatives, visitors and coworkers
Environmental Conditions and Physical Requirements
Occasionally performs procedures or other tasks that could involve
exposure to blood, body fluids, or other potentially infectious
materials
Works with palliative care patients wherever they reside or are
receiving care, including homes, skilled nursing facilities,
hospitals, residential care homes and transitional housing
facilities
Provides own transportation
Successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of
the position through the use of physical activities as described
below: Regularly requires sitting, standing, walking, talking, use
of hands, listening, and observing
Regularly requires independent travel, sometimes to remote
areas
Regularly requires working at a computer for 6-8 hours at a
time
Regularly requires use of telephone
Requires use of video-conferencing technology
Occasionally requires reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and
lifting items weighing 25 pounds or less
Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Possession of a valid and relevant California professional license
to practice medicine
Ability and willingness to license in other states in accordance
with company needs
Current American Board of Specialties (ABMS) eligibility
appropriate to assigned duties/board certified not later than two
years after date of hire
Possession of a valid DEA certificate
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge and understanding of current recognized standards of care
within the scope of licensure.
Demonstrated ability to practice medicine
Must have general computer skills and a working knowledge and
proficiency with the internet, the ability to independently learn
and use Google Suite, the ability to use video conferencing
software, ability to learn and enter data into new software
including complex electronic medical records system.
Demonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities working with a diverse
patient population.
Thorough knowledge of applicable State and Federal laws and
regulations.
Ability to multi-task including rapidly switching from a task to
handle emergent situations and returning to previous work.
Must be able to work occasionally beyond normal hours as needed to
complete projects or cases.
Preferred Qualifications
Certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Previous management of people and teams
Computer literacy with experience in electronic medical records
(EMR)
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Positive interpersonal skills demonstrated through consistently
clear, cordial, timely, constructive, and focused
communications
Knowledge of palliative care or a closely related field (home
health, critical care, hospice, etc.)
Additional Information
This job description is not designed to cover or contain all job
duties required of the employee. There may be additional
activities, duties and/or responsibilities that are required for
this position that are not listed in this job description.
Work location is flexible if approved by the company.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required
to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and
to complete the required employment eligibility verification
document form upon hire.
Vynca Inc, Resolution Care PC, and Vynca Medical Associates, PA are
all Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. We consider
applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national
origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender
expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status,
disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership
in any other group protected by federal, state or local law. EEO is
the Law.
PM22
PI207609391
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