Job Title: Medical Director (Part-Time)

Reporting To: VP of Operations

Overview

Prestige Healthcare Resources Inc (PHRI) is seeking an experienced, pro-active, thoughtful team member who can make a substantial and valuable impact to the organization. We currently provide services to over 1,500 patients in two different states. We are in growth mode and looking to scale to providing care to over 10,000 patients in 5 different states over the next 3 years. Our focus is advocating and implementing an integrated care model approach to the underserved population undergoing behavioral health related issues.

Providing compassion and care isn’t just our profession, it’s our passion…and our culture. At Prestige, we care for the clients that we serve. We listen to them and provide the support they need to enable them to live comfortable and fulfilling lives. Our drive is to restore hope and healing to the community. We are looking for mission-driven individuals looking to make a difference. Learn more about us at www.myprestigehealth.com.

Position summary

Reporting to the Vice President of Operations

Primary duties & Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

Provides the day to day organizational and clinical direction and leadership of the healthcare provider team.
Performs comprehensive psychiatric assessments for clients admitted/scheduled to service/practice setting.
Orders, obtains, and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests.
Establishes psychiatric diagnoses based on history, assessment, and diagnostic findings.
Designs, orders and documents appropriate treatment plans/plans of care including prescriptions of medications based on a comprehensive review of health information and diagnostic results.
Initiates protocols/clinical pathways and evaluates the plan of care ensuring timely intervention.
Collaborates with clinical providers and leadership regarding admission, discharge, and transfer decisions.
Communicates plan of care with appropriate providers including the collaborative physician, the primary care provider, the referring provider, the nursing staff, case management, and clinical team.
Presents clients to clinical team for case consultation meetings.
Communicates plan of care with the client and family members. Provides client and family instruction related to the plan of care, disease process, new treatment plans, and medication regimens.
Counsels and educates patients and family members in disease process, health maintenance and health promotion activities. Provides primary, secondary, and tertiary preventive care services.
Initiates appropriate referrals and specialty consultations or other agency involvement as needed.
Facilitates patient flow. Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team including case management ensuring appropriate and timely discharge.
Advocates for patients ensuring client/family participation in care, knowledge of treatment options, and understanding of patient rights.
Considers the holistic needs of clients and orchestrates resources (i.e. pain service, palliative care).
Performs bi-Annual Psychoeducational activities to clients, clinical staff and the community as needed.
Records all services performed for accurate billing for services provided in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, as well as payor rules and regulations. Submits billing documents in a timely fashion.
Other duties as assigned.

Experience and Professional Qualifications

Master of Science Degree with completion of a primary care Nurse Practitioner program.
Registered and currently recorded with the Maryland Board of Examiners of Nurses and Certified as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Maryland.
Certified in area of specialty.
DEA and CDS eligible.
CPR required. ACLS/BCLS as required.
At least one year experience as a Registered Nurse is required.
Demonstrated ability to promote professionalism through involvement in professional organizations, teaching, research, publishing, and/or certification in area of specialty.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served.
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. Ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age-specific needs.
Highly effective verbal and written communication skills are required to interact with patient families, departmental units, medical and nursing staff on all essential matters. Demonstrated/documented effective interpersonal skills.
Maintains updated safety and other mandatory training. Proficient business technology skills including professional experience in a Microsoft Office environment and comfortable utilizing multiple business applications.

Leadership competencies

Simplify complex issues; breaking down big problems into smaller, manageable tasks, and identifying the key priorities that will have the biggest impact on the business.
Delegate effectively; giving clear direction, setting expectations, and providing the necessary resources and support to help their teams succeed.
Predict future trends and challenges; staying up-to-date on industry developments, monitoring market trends, and seeking out new opportunities for growth and innovation.
Systemize processes; identifying and eliminating inefficiencies, establishing clear workflows and procedures, and ensuring that everyone in the organization is aligned around the same goals.
Structure organization for growth; defining clear roles and responsibilities, establishing a clear chain of command, and creating a culture of accountability and transparency.

Work environment

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and fax machines.

Physical demands

Position does involve local travel on a consistent basis.

Travel

Within Maryland area

Work authorization/security clearance (if applicable)

Prestige Healthcare Resources, Inc. requires that all employees be legally authorized to work in the United States. All employees must complete Form I-9 within three days of hire and will be entered into the federal E-Verify system.

EEO Statement

Prestige Healthcare Resources, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

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