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Medical Director- Contractor

The Mather (Tysons, VA)

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

The Mather in Tysons Corner is seeking an experienced physician contractor to provide expert clinical consultation and uphold the highest standards of care in their luxury Life Plan Community. The Medical Director role serves in both medical and administrative capacities, supporting the health center and ensuring regulatory compliance and exceptional care outcomes.

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Responsibilities

Help the care venue ensure that residents have appropriate physician coverage and ensure the provision of physician and health care practitioner services

Provide specific guidance for physician performance expectations

Help the care venue ensure that a system is in place for monitoring the performance of health care practitioners; and facilitate feedback to physicians and other health care practitioners on performance and practices

Participate in administrative decision-making and the development of policies and procedures related to resident care

Help develop, approve, and implement specific clinical practices for the care venue to incorporate into its care-related policies and procedures, including areas required by laws and regulations

Develop procedures and guidance for care venue team members regarding contacting practitioners, including information gathering and presentation, change in condition assessment, and when to contact the medical director

Review, consider and/or act upon consultant recommendations, as appropriate, that affect the care venue’s resident care policies and procedures or the care of an individual resident

Promote person-directed care across the continuum

Review, respond to and participate in federal, state, local and other external surveys, and inspections; and help review policies and procedures regarding the adequate protection of residents' rights, advance care planning, and other ethical issues

Help the care venue establish systems and methods for reviewing the quality and appropriateness of clinical care and other health-related services and provide appropriate feedback; and participate in the care venue's quality improvement process

Advise on infection control issues and approve specific infection control policies to be incorporated into care venue policies and procedures

Help the care venue provide interventions to promote safety for residents

Help promote team member health and safety; and assist in the development and implementation of team member health policies and programs

Promote a learning culture within the care venue by educating, informing, and communicating

Provide information to help the care venue provide care consistent with current standards of practice (defined as "approaches to care, procedures, techniques and treatments that are based on research and /or expert consensus and that are contained in current manuals textbooks and or publications, or that are accepted, adopted or promulgated by recognized organizations or national bodies.")

Help the care venue develop medical information and communication systems with team members, residents, families, and others

Represent the care venue to the professional and lay community on medical and resident care issues

Maintain knowledge of the changing social, regulatory, political, and economic factors that affect medical and health services of long term care residents; and help establish appropriate relationships with other health care organizations

Qualification

Licensed Medical DoctorCertified Medical DirectorBoard Certified GeriatricianClinical ConsultationQuality ImprovementInfection ControlPatient Care LeadershipTeam Communication

Required

Licensed Medical Doctor in the state of Virginia

Preferred

Certification a Certified Medical Director (CMD)

Board Certified Geriatrician

Benefits

A generous paid time off (PTO) program including vacation days/personal days, sick days, and holidays. This is an “earn-as-you-go” plan that rolls over year to year, offering long- and short-term flexibility.

A 401(k) program with per pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution (available to those age 21 or better)

Convenient, subsidized parking (or public transportation for certain locations)

Wellness Spending Account: up to $300 available annually for Wellness related expenses such as gym memberships, financial planning, etc.

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance Reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement for continuing education

Extended illness benefits

Employee wellness programs

Short- and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance is available to benefit eligible team members.