Physician Administrator 3/Medical Director - PN 20039744

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Gallipolis Developmental Cente (FRAN3)

2500 Ohio Avenue

Gallipolis, 45631-1699

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Join Our Team!

Accepting applications for a Physician Administrator 3 - Medical Director

Who Are We?

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) mission is to partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life. Ohio is the heart of opportunity, and we envision Ohio as the best place in the nation for people with developmental disabilities to thrive. Our core values reflect our focus on the experience of each person we support:

• Inclusion
• Partnership
• Respect

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Join Our Team!

Accepting applications for a Physician Administrator 3 - Medical Director

Who Are We?

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) mission is to partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life. Ohio is the heart of opportunity, and we envision Ohio as the best place in the nation for people with developmental disabilities to thrive. Our core values reflect our focus on the experience of each person we support:

• Inclusion
• Partnership
• Respect

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Job Overview

The Medical Director serves as the primary clinical leader at Gallipolis Developmental Center. This position provides comprehensive medical care to individuals with complex health needs and oversees the delivery, quality, and regulatory compliance of all medical services within the developmental center. The Medical Director ensures person-centered, integrated healthcare; establishes clinical policies and protocols; monitors quality indicators and clinical outcomes; and serves as a key medical consultant to executive leadership.

The role includes supervising clinical practice, coordinating interdisciplinary care, supporting regulatory surveys and audits, interpreting CMS and ICF/IID standards, utilizing electronic health record systems to guide clinical decision-making, and contributing to strategic healthcare initiatives. The Medical Director functions as a vital liaison among internal teams, external providers, county boards, and DODD Central Office, ensuring safe, high-quality medical care for individuals served.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced physician. This leadership role oversees all medical services, ensures regulatory compliance, and provides high-level clinical oversight for individuals with complex medical, behavioral, and psychiatric needs. The ideal candidate is a strong clinician with excellent leadership, collaboration, and quality improvement skills.

The selected candidate may also be asked to provide coverage at the other developmental centers throughout Ohio on an urgent or as-needed basis.

What Will You Do?

Direct Clinical Care

• Provide comprehensive primary care, including examinations, diagnoses, treatments, medication management, and clinical follow-up.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and monitor responses to treatment.
• Ensure continuity of care and adherence to CMS, ICF/IID, and DODD standards.

Medical Oversight & Quality Management

• Plan, direct, and evaluate medical services within the developmental center.
• Establish medical policies, procedures, and clinical protocols.
• Monitor clinical outcomes and quality indicators using EHR data (e.g., PointClickCare).
• Identify risks, implement corrective actions, and support facility audits, surveys, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Participate in facility committees such as Admission/Discharge, MUI Review, Infection Control, Pharmacy Review, Emergency Preparedness, and Human Rights.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Provider Insight

• Coordinate medical care across disciplines to ensure person-centered support.
• Collaborate with psychology, nursing, QIDPs, direct care staff, families/guardians, and other stakeholders.
• Document clinical encounters, orders, and outcomes in the EHR in a timely and compliant manner.
• Provide clinical guidance and oversight to Certified Nurse Practitioners and advanced practice providers.
• Consult with external specialists, county boards, and DODD Central Office regarding complex medical cases.

Strategic Planning & Healthcare Initiatives

• Contribute to strategic planning and development of healthcare initiatives.
• Use EHR reporting tools and performance data to support quality improvement and operational decision-making.
• Support staff training, clinical education, and development of policies that enhance medical services.

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Job Overview

The Medical Director serves as the primary clinical leader at Gallipolis Developmental Center. This position provides comprehensive medical care to individuals with complex health needs and oversees the delivery, quality, and regulatory compliance of all medical services within the developmental center. The Medical Director ensures person-centered, integrated healthcare; establishes clinical policies and protocols; monitors quality indicators and clinical outcomes; and serves as a key medical consultant to executive leadership.

The role includes supervising clinical practice, coordinating interdisciplinary care, supporting regulatory surveys and audits, interpreting CMS and ICF/IID standards, utilizing electronic health record systems to guide clinical decision-making, and contributing to strategic healthcare initiatives. The Medical Director functions as a vital liaison among internal teams, external providers, county boards, and DODD Central Office, ensuring safe, high-quality medical care for individuals served.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced physician. This leadership role oversees all medical services, ensures regulatory compliance, and provides high-level clinical oversight for individuals with complex medical, behavioral, and psychiatric needs. The ideal candidate is a strong clinician with excellent leadership, collaboration, and quality improvement skills.

The selected candidate may also be asked to provide coverage at the other developmental centers throughout Ohio on an urgent or as-needed basis.

What Will You Do?

Direct Clinical Care

• Provide comprehensive primary care, including examinations, diagnoses, treatments, medication management, and clinical follow-up.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and monitor responses to treatment.
• Ensure continuity of care and adherence to CMS, ICF/IID, and DODD standards.

Medical Oversight & Quality Management

• Plan, direct, and evaluate medical services within the developmental center.
• Establish medical policies, procedures, and clinical protocols.
• Monitor clinical outcomes and quality indicators using EHR data (e.g., PointClickCare).
• Identify risks, implement corrective actions, and support facility audits, surveys, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Participate in facility committees such as Admission/Discharge, MUI Review, Infection Control, Pharmacy Review, Emergency Preparedness, and Human Rights.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Provider Insight

• Coordinate medical care across disciplines to ensure person-centered support.
• Collaborate with psychology, nursing, QIDPs, direct care staff, families/guardians, and other stakeholders.
• Document clinical encounters, orders, and outcomes in the EHR in a timely and compliant manner.
• Provide clinical guidance and oversight to Certified Nurse Practitioners and advanced practice providers.
• Consult with external specialists, county boards, and DODD Central Office regarding complex medical cases.

Strategic Planning & Healthcare Initiatives

• Contribute to strategic planning and development of healthcare initiatives.
• Use EHR reporting tools and performance data to support quality improvement and operational decision-making.
• Support staff training, clinical education, and development of policies that enhance medical services.

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At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
• Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

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At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
• Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

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Certificate to practice medicine as issued by State Medical Board pursuant to Sections 4731.14 & 4731.281 of Revised Code.

Job Skills: Medical

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Certificate to practice medicine as issued by State Medical Board pursuant to Sections 4731.14 & 4731.281 of Revised Code.

Job Skills: Medical

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• This position is unclassified per ORC 124.11(A)(9) and serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.
• Hourly wage will be paid at step 1, unless otherwise specified by collective bargaining agreement or rules outlined in the ORC/OAC.
• The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Rule 5123-2-02, "Background Investigations for Employment," outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities.
• The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to the appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment.
• No additional materials will be accepted after the closing date; in addition, you must clearly demonstrate how you meet minimum qualifications.
• Requires travel throughout State of Ohio & may require overnight stay. Must be willing & able to secure a Driver License OR supply your own transportation.

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• This position is unclassified per ORC 124.11(A)(9) and serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.
• Hourly wage will be paid at step 1, unless otherwise specified by collective bargaining agreement or rules outlined in the ORC/OAC.
• The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Rule 5123-2-02, "Background Investigations for Employment," outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities.
• The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to the appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment.
• No additional materials will be accepted after the closing date; in addition, you must clearly demonstrate how you meet minimum qualifications.
• Requires travel throughout State of Ohio & may require overnight stay. Must be willing & able to secure a Driver License OR supply your own transportation.

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Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

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Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

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The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

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The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

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