Internal Medicine - Geriatrics Physician

Internal Medicine - Geriatrics Physician at ProTouch Staffing summary :

The Internal Medicine - Geriatrics Physician serves as the Medical Director at Mercy Life of Alabama, leading participant care, ensuring clinical outcomes, and overseeing the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement program. This role involves developing medical policies and protocols, providing direction to primary care providers, and fostering collaboration within the local community. Candidates must possess an active Alabama medical license, board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine, and prefer experience with the elderly population.

Mercy Life of Alabama is looking for a Perm Medical Director!

Job Description :

Medical Director salary range is $230,000 - $260,000.

Provides general medical direction and supervision of the medical aspects of participant care

Responsible for the delivery of participant care, clinical outcomes, and oversight of the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.

Responsible for the development and maintenance of medical policies and procedures / standards and protocols

Provides direction and supervision to related Primary Care Providers (PCPs).

Provides leadership and guidance to the program colleagues and providers in the local community

Valid driver's license, proof of insurance, and means of transportation

Excellent organizational, customer service, flexibility, and problem-solving skills

Willingness to travel within the region periodically as needed

Active Alabama license - REQUIRED

Board Certified / Board Eligible in IM or Family Medicine - REQUIRED

Board Certified / Board Eligible in Geriatrics - PREFERRED

Clean Malpractice - HIGHLY PREFERRED

CDS Certification - REQUIRED

DEA - REQUIRED

BLS - REQUIRED

Minimum of 1 year experience working with the frail or elderly population - REQUIRED

Previous supervisory experience - REQUIRED

Keywords :

Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, Medical Director, Clinical Oversight, Quality Assurance, Elderly Care, Healthcare Leadership, Healthcare Policy, Physician, Patient Care