Medical Director - Kenai, AK

Job Summary: The Medical Director role directs daily administrative issues and coordinates clinical care, in collaboration with the Primary Care Health Systems Administrator to ensure that quality care is provided. The Medical Director has a 60:40 Administrative to Direct Patient Care ratio: This means that 60% of Medical Director's time will be spent on administrative oversight of the clinical Primary Care Department and 40% of Medical Director's time will be spent on direct patient care. The Medical Director can expect to oversee a panel of patients not to exceed 480. Other responsibilities include participating in administrative and clinical leadership staff meetings to assist in establishing policies and procedures for meeting quality standards of medical care, in accordance with federal and state regulatory and accreditation guidelines. May participate in state and local healthcare related meetings to acquire and apply knowledge of social, regulatory, political, and economic factors that relate to health services. Also participates in population-based care management, public health efforts, and provides guidance in the appropriate utilization of healthcare resources. Promotes and champions process improvement initiatives, which may include, but not limited to, the Institutes for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) and the Indian Health Service (IHS), Improvement in Patient Care (IPC) models.

Location: Kenai, AK 

Compensation: Min. $239,865.75

Sign-on Bonus: Not specified.

Benefits: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• 401K 

• PTO 

• Loan repayment assistance available.

Schedule: Full-time, Exempt.

Patient Demographics: Primarily serving Alaska Native and American Indian populations, with an emphasis on cross-cultural healthcare.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Doctor of Medicine degree or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree
• Seven to ten years of Family Practice experience. Experience in evaluation diagnosis and treatment in primary care with special emphasis in cross cultural health care setting
• Experience working in a multiple medical provider setting
• Medical management experience
• Knowledge and experience working with Alaska Native/American Indian people preferred
• Current DEA certification and BLS Certification required.
• Must have a valid Alaska State driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy, or obtain within 90 days of hire, or, with approval of the hiring manager, sign a *Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in lieu of having a driver's license to perform the required duties of the position (If Applicable)

Licensure:

• Current Alaska Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) license.
• Current DEA certificate.
• Valid Alaska State driver's license (or obtain within 90 days of hire, with some exceptions).

Certifications:

• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities:

• Assume administrative and clinical leadership role for the primary care team.
• Support and promote the Dene' Model of Care.
• Oversee clinical aspects of Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and RN Supervisor.
• Participate in administrative decision-making and policy development.
• Partner with the HSA to optimize flow, maximize productivity, and ensure patient access.
• Oversee peer review activities.
• Create medical protocol standardization.
• Collaborate with other DWC service lines to optimize integrated care.
• Serve as the overseeing physician for DWC's vaccine program.
• Analyze epidemiology data to assess health trends.
• Provide medical consultations and mentorship.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and policies.

Support Staff:

The Medical Director works with a team including Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, RN Supervisor, and other medical staff across various DWC service lines.

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