San Diego's St. Paul's PACE program (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly). This innovative program is for individuals 55 years or older, who are living with chronic illness, or disabilities and need coordinated medical care to continue living as independently as possible in their home and community. The healthcare teams at St. Paul's PACE provide a hands-on approach coordinating medical, social, and home care services so individuals no longer need to manage their medical care alone.
Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Medical Director, provides general medical direction and supervision of the medical aspects of care for all Centers of St. Paul's PACE Program. The Associate Medical Director is responsible for the delivery of participant care, clinical outcomes, and continuous medical coverage in the role of Primary Care Physician at all St. Paul's PACE Centers. Works in conjunction with the Quality Improvement Department to implement and oversee clinical components of the Quality Assessment and Improvement program. The Associate Medical Director is responsible for the development and maintenance of medical policies and procedures/standards and protocols. Provides clinical supervision to primary care providers, advanced practice providers, and gives medical direction to nursing and allied health services. Directly provides services to St. Paul's PACE program participants. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, plan, care for, and provide services to frail elder participants according to assigned responsibilities and St. Paul's PACE standards.
Qualifications and Requirements:- Education: MD/DO with emphasis in geriatrics. Board certified in Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Geriatrics, Hospice/Palliative practice desired. Current state license and DEA registration required. Meets requirements for 42 CRF Part 410.20. Shall be at least 18 years of age.
- Experience: Must have a minimum of one year's experience working with a frail or elderly population. Demonstrated skills in administration/management, program development, communications, internal/external relations, managed care utilization, and problem solving, required. Minimum of three years management experience is required. Shall have either training or related experience in the job assigned.
Skills and Knowledge:- Thorough knowledge of current concepts, theories and practices related to home and community-based care for the elderly and disabled adults.
- Working knowledge of health care delivery and financing systems, including Medi-Cal, Medicare, waiver programs, prospective and capitated systems, public health programs and HMO/Managed Care.
- Working knowledge of the PACE regulations desired.
- Thorough knowledge of physical, mental and social needs of frail older adults.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to lead and work within the interdisciplinary setting.
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to supervise medical staff effectively
- Able to manage changing priorities per needs of the PACE program and the agency
St. Paul's Benefits:- Health, dental, vision, life
- Same day pay available!
- Flexible Vacation Time - 17 days!
- Paid Sick Time
- Education reimbursement - up to $3,000 a year!
- Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer
- 403(b) with match
- Child care available
- Employee referral bonuses
- Upward mobility!
YOU MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAR FINGERPRINTS THROUGH DOJ AND FBI IN ADDITION TO A DRUG SCREEN CLEARANCE.
To learn more about St. Paul's Senior Services, please visit www.stpaulseniors.org.
