About the job
At WelbeHealth, we are dedicated to serving the most vulnerable seniors in our communities with compassion, innovation, and a commitment to meaningful care. Our core values guide our mission and inspire our team.
As the Medical Director, you will play a pivotal role in leading and managing all medical care for WelbeHealth participants. This position is responsible for the design, implementation, and oversight of the WelbeHealth Quality Improvement (QI) program, along with all medical policies, procedures, standards, and protocols. You will also oversee our contracted specialty network of services and provide leadership and support among staff, colleagues, and community providers. Additionally, you may provide direct patient care as a PACE Physician when needed.
Why this role is unique at WelbeHealth:
- You will be instrumental in launching WelbeHealth’s inaugural center in New Jersey.
- This position allows you to serve a smaller patient panel, enabling you to practice true value-based care and cultivate meaningful, long-lasting relationships in a mission-driven setting.
We value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
- Medical insurance (including Dental and Vision)
- Work-life balance: Enjoy 17 days of personal time off (PTO), 12 recognized holidays annually, and 6 sick days.
- 401K savings plan with matching contributions.
- Competitive compensation package, including a base salary and performance bonuses.
- Additional benefits as outlined.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Formulating and upholding written objectives, policies, procedure manuals, and quality assurance programs for medical services, including annual reviews of all medical policies and procedures, and developing medical staff bylaws in collaboration with the medical staff.
- Engaging in the planning and budgeting processes for medical services.
- Coordinating and integrating medical services with other participant care initiatives to ensure a seamless continuum of care.
- Implementing medical staffing patterns effectively.
- Assisting in the creation and maintenance of job descriptions for medical personnel, reviewing credentials, delineating privileges, and assigning responsibilities based on relevant qualifications.
- Recruiting, training, and supervising PACE Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, community-based PACE Physicians, and other contracted medical staff, while actively participating in orientation and educational programs.
- Approving the continuity of care protocols and ensuring adherence to medical standards.
