Geriatrics Opening in Mishawaka, IN

Company: Summit Recruiting Group
Location: Mishawaka
Posted on: November 17, 2024

Job Description:

Geriatrics Director - Mishawaka, IN Located 5m to South Bend PACE Director Position Details - Full-time, permanent- Under the supervision of the Executive Director.- 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) and APPs.- Provides leadership and guidance to the program colleagues and providers in the local community- Need to have a driver's license, proof of insurance, and means of transportation- Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), in addition to basic knowledge of email, calendaring systems, and other software as required to perform the essential functions of the job- Excellent organizational, customer service, flexibility, and problem-solving skills- Willingness to travel within the region periodically as needed- Conduct history and physical on new participants and event-based and periodic reassessments. Develop medical treatment plan and provide medically necessary services in the range of locations in which participants may reside.- Interview and evaluate applicants to PACE Organization and their caregivers and participate in the Intake and Assessment decision.- Discuss each participant's medical conditions and prognosis with him/her and their caregiver to assist them in expressing their wishes and planning their future care.- Execute assignments in a culture that is shared and collaborative across all divisions within TH PACE.- Collaborate in the nursing treatment program of participants.- Establish and/or maintain as a member of the leadership team a plan to achieve operating goals.- Participate as an active member of PACE Organization interdisciplinary team. Educates and advises the team regarding the implications of diagnoses, cognitive and physical function and treatment options.- Participate in team and family conferences and decision-making processes.- Educate participants and families regarding health maintenance and their chronic medical conditions, in cooperation with nursing staff.- Supervise the health care and treatment program as developed by the interdisciplinary team.- Perform physical examinations, order and evaluate appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests, and record results in a systematic manner.- Effective skills in physical assessment and chronic disease management for frail older adults.- Desire to work in a creative alternate health care setting.- Able to manage changing priorities according to participant needs.- Participates in provider on-call rotation as required. Compensation/Benefits - 231K - 280K- 10% bonus- Practice Management support to help build your new practice- Highly competitive salaries and recruitment packages- Top of the line benefits- Salary guarantees- Interview and relocation expenses- Professional dues and association fees- Malpractice- CME Requirements - FM/IM Board Certified (Or Geri Fellows)- Minimum of 1 year experience working with the frail or elderly population is required (no new grads)

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