Medical Director
Company: The Guidance Center
Location: Flagstaff
Posted on: February 19, 2021
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Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY: The Medical Director is a licensed, board
certified physician responsible for the clinical operational
effectiveness and the quality of care provided by TGC Medical Staff
and Nursing Staff. The Medical Director provides oversight,
leadership and quality management for TGC's medical programs,
hospital, and infection prevention and control. As a member of the
Executive Leadership Team, the Medical Director participates in and
provides support for The Guidance Center's strategic and business
planning. The Medical Director operates, as per the approved TGC
Medical Bylaws, acting as the ex oficio President of the Medical
Staff, assuring enforcement of the Bylaws and any associated rules
and regulations, including Medical Staff appointment and
reappointment procedures. The Medical Director provides general
psychiatric services to children and adults, including psychiatric
evaluations and management, both routine and emergent,
consultations, Title 36 psychiatric evaluations and court
testimony.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- President of the Medical Staff- Is
responsible for assuring the enforcement of Medical Staff bylaws,
and any associated rules and regulations, for implementation of
sanctions where these are indicated, and for the Medical Staff's
compliance with procedural safeguards in all instances where
corrective action has been required against a Medical Staff
member.- Chairs the Medical Executive Committee.- Ensures that the
Medical Executive Committee has the responsibility to extend, for
cause, established deadlines for Staff appointment, reappointment
and procedures on an individual basis.- Interprets the policies of
the Governing Body and TGC, and report to the Governing Body on the
performance and maintenance of quality with respect to the medical
care and treatment provided at TGC.- Fosters activities of the
Medical Staff.- Prepares items to be placed on the agenda for
Medical Executive Committee meetings and Medical Staff meetings.-
Aids in establishing the type and scope of clinical services
required to meet the needs of TGC members.- Arranges for
orientation and continuing education of Medical Staff.-
Participates in the selection of resources for needed services not
provided by the organization.- Continually assesses and improves
Quality of Care and services, including the implementation of a
planned and systematic process for monitoring and evaluating the
quality and appropriateness of the care and treatment of patients
and the clinical performance of all individuals with clinical
privileges.- Provides leadership and consultation in matters
affecting patient care, including needs for personnel, equipment,
space, supplies, special regulations and techniques.- Teamwork-
Participates as a member of the Executive Leadership Team,
demonstrating organizational teamwork that ensures optimal clinical
outcomes for TGC members.- Provides leadership and supervision for
all Medical Staff at The Guidance Center.- Oversees Title 36
services in compliance with The Guidance Center's Title 36 contract
with Coconino County.- Provides medical supervision and
administrative direction to medical and support staff.-
Participates in Administrator On Call coverage, and Medical Staff
call coverage.- Provides consultation to non-TGC medical
practitioners, health care professionals and community groups on
public health matters.- New Initiatives- Develops and participates
in new initiatives such as program enhancements, integrated care
initiatives, wellness programs, grants, community outreach, etc.
including but not limited to ensuring quality clinical outcomes,
while designing and supporting cost-effective clinic operations.-
Accountability- Establishes systems of accountability for Medical
Staff to include productivity benchmarks, performance measures, and
controls for clinic quality assurance and revenue.- Assures high
quality and safe services for members and staff by enforcing and
adhering to policies, procedures, standards, rules, The Joint
Commission requirements, and legal regulations; by participating in
utilization and quality reviews; by utilizing a trauma-informed
perspective and by availability for emergency consultations.-
Writes and updates TGC policies, procedures, protocols and plans as
required.- Staff development- Improves staff competence by
providing clinical leadership, training and discussions regarding
evidence-base practices/best practices on wellness, and psychiatric
and physical health care.- Facilitates monthly clinical/educational
and operational meetings for Medical Staff.- Assists with the
recruiting and selection of all Medical Staff.- Oversees and
coordinates Medical Student clinical rotations at TGC.- Community
relations- Enhances Medical Staff department's and The Guidance
Center's reputation and community value by exploring opportunities
to add value to job accomplishments and providing excellent,
responsive and welcoming customer service to internal and external
customers and stakeholders.KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES Minimum
Requirements:* MD or DO, Board Certified in Psychiatry* Arizona
Medical License * Minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership
position that includes supervising medical and nursing
professionals* Valid Driver's License and ability to pass TGC
driver's background screening* Active Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
registration, including buprenorphine waiver* Ability to obtain an
Arizona Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance card* Knowledge of current
principles and practices of medicine and psychiatric care *
Experience in public mental health systems generally with emphasis
on the Arizona system, including funding mechanisms, rights and
responsibilities and the involuntary treatment provisions contained
in the Title 36 laws* Knowledge of principles, practices and
medications involved in diagnosing and treating behavioral health
disorders* Strong computer and electronic medical record skills and
analytics
Keywords: The Guidance Center, Flagstaff , Medical Director, Executive , Flagstaff, Arizona
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