Job Description: Medical Director

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Key Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership for all clinical services delivered within the facility.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and review of resident medical care policies and procedures.
• Coordinate physician services throughout the facility.
• Ensure physicians meet required visitation schedules and documentation standards.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and resident care conferences as needed.
• Review physician credentials and professional qualifications in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.
• Attend Medical Staff Meetings, Advisory Board Meetings, and Quarterly Policy Meetings.
• Monitor physician performance and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
• Promote evidence-based clinical practices that improve resident outcomes.
• Support regulatory survey preparedness and participate in corrective action planning when required.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership to improve quality of care and resident safety.
• Ensure compliance with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), New York State Department of Health, and applicable federal regulations.
• Maintain strict compliance with HIPAA and all resident confidentiality requirements.
• Serve as a clinical resource for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nursing staff, residents, and families.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution.
• Active and unrestricted New York State Physician License.
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Geriatric Medicine, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or a closely related specialty.
• Prior experience serving as a Medical Director within a New York State long-term care facility.
• Strong knowledge of skilled nursing facility regulations, CMS requirements, and New York State Public Health Law.
• Demonstrated experience managing care for geriatric and medically complex residents.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification as a Certified Medical Director (CMD) through the American Medical Directors Association (AMDA).
• Extensive experience in long-term care and post-acute rehabilitation settings.
• Experience participating in QAPI initiatives.
• Familiarity with PointClickCare or similar electronic health record systems.
• Experience working within Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing facilities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• The successful candidate should demonstrate:
• Strong clinical decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of geriatric medicine and chronic disease management.
• Understanding of federal and New York State nursing home regulations.
• Excellent documentation practices.
• Effective communication with multidisciplinary teams.
• Leadership in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Professional judgment, integrity, and ethical medical practice.

Regulatory Compliance

• The Medical Director must comply with:
• CMS Conditions of Participation
• New York State Department of Health regulations
• HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules
• Corporate Compliance Program requirements
• Public Health Law
• Facility policies and procedures
• Professional licensing and credentialing standards

Working Relationships

• Facility Administrator
• Director of Nursing
• Attending Physicians
• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants
• Nursing Staff
• Rehabilitation Team
• Social Services
• Quality Assurance Committee
• Residents and Families

Physical Requirements

• Ability to conduct routine clinical rounds throughout the facility.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Ability to review medical records and utilize electronic medical record systems.

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