Role Overview:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced
Nurse Practitioner to serve in a leadership role in support of our
Medical Director. The ideal candidate will help manage clinical operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain the highest standards of patient care. This role is essential in maintaining the clinic's operational excellence, overseeing medical documentation and audits, assisting in research and new product launch, and supporting medical and non-medical teams.
Responsibilities- Support the Medical Director in overseeing day-to-day clinical operations and strategic planning.
- Recruit, manage, and supervise physicians, nurses, and allied health staff.
- Perform, coordinate and monitor clinical activities to maintain high-quality patient care (specific activities include in person visits, telehealth visits, chart reviews, inter-disciplinary team meetings, and care coordination.)
- Oversee the completion, accuracy, and compliance of physician notes, encounter documentation, and electronic health records (EHRs).Conduct regular internal audits of clinical records to ensure adherence to Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance documentation standards.
- Ensure full compliance with federal and state healthcare regulations, including OSHA, HIPAA, and CMS requirements.
- Implement and monitor compliance protocols, including tracking of licensure, certifications, and staff training records.
- Lead or support site readiness for external audits, inspections, and payer reviews.
- Collaborate with quality improvement teams to develop and revise clinical protocols, care pathways, and performance metrics.
- Ensure full performance of clinical protocols both in terms of new account startup and ongoing support.
- Assist in staff training, onboarding, and continuing education related to clinical documentation, compliance, and policy updates.
- Support vendor relationships related to clinical systems, EMR platforms, and contracted medical services.
- Assist in managing the clinic's budget, including resource allocation for clinical operations and compliance-related activities.
- Foster interdisciplinary collaboration and effective communication across clinical departments
- .Participate in incident investigations, root cause analyses, and resolution of medical unit dysfunctions.
- Maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge and licensure in accordance with state and national guidelines.
- Assist in clinical and compliance protocol development for new products and service launches.
Requirements- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with current board certification (Family Medicine, Emergency Care, or Occupational Health preferred).
- Valid and unrestricted license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner.
- A minimum of 10 years of clinical experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership or administrative role in a healthcare facility.
- Demonstrated experience in healthcare compliance, chart audits, and regulatory reporting.
- Strong knowledge of EHR systems, medical billing documentation, and healthcare regulatory requirements.
- Exceptional organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Proficient in the use of computer systems, electronic records, and compliance tracking tools.