Physician - Urgent Care

InnovaCare Health, a leading provider of quality medical care, is proud to welcome you to Franklin Clinic, one of our esteemed subsidiary practices. At Franklin Clinic, you'll experience the combined strengths of a supportive, patient-centered environment and the backing of a state-of-the-art healthcare system.

Delivering Personalized Care With Cutting-Edge Resources

Our commitment to personalized care is unwavering. At Franklin Clinic, you'll focus on building lasting relationships with your patients, providing them with the latest medical technologies and treatments available within the InnovaCare Health network.

Thriving In a Supportive and Dynamic Environment

We understand that a successful practice starts with a thriving team. Franklin Clinic fosters a supportive and dynamic environment where you'll collaborate with experienced colleagues and have access to a wealth of opportunities for personal and professional growth.

As part of the InnovaCare Health family, you'll benefit from:

• Continuing Education & Development: We invest in your ongoing learning and development, offering programs and resources to stay at the forefront of your field.
• Advanced Technology & Resources: InnovaCare Health provides access to cutting-edge equipment and technology, ensuring you have the tools you need to deliver exceptional care.
• Collaborative Culture: We foster a collaborative and supportive environment where you can learn from and share your expertise with colleagues across the InnovaCare Health network.
• Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. We offer competitive benefits packages and schedules that allow you to prioritize both your career and personal well-being.

Job Summary

The Clinic Medical Director (CMD) has primary responsibility for the clinical oversight and medical management of the physicians assigned to the designated clinics. The CMD ensures that the care delivered by participating physicians and providers meets the standard for quality, timeliness, appropriateness, and variances in all the initiatives defined by InnovaCare Health. This includes but is not limited to documentation review, HEDIS gaps, medical cost initiatives, provider productivity, member satisfaction, and recruitment. The CMD would also participate in any dispute resolution with the staff, providers, and patients. The duties of the Clinical Medical Director include the following:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Provides medical treatment to patients.

Charts all patient interactions in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Work closely with Medical Assistants to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.

Communicate and works with medical staff to ensure coordinated efforts for the provision of high-quality medical treatment and client services.

Complies with ethical, legal & professional guidelines.

Complies with applicable regulations and with corporate policies and procedures to stay in compliance.

Complies with quality assurance for all medical issues and assists in the solution of any medical problems.

Contributes solutions to intra- and inter-departmental problems.

Protects clinic assets and property against loss or waste through negligence or dishonesty.

Participates in implementing special medical projects and services, such as on-site services.

Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.

DUTIES OF THE CENTER MEDICAL DIRECTOR

1. Oversees and mentors assigned physicians in medical initiatives, care protocols, referral

management and care coordination with care teams.

2. Works directly with other clinic medical directors, care managers and utilization management staff to ensure appropriate patient access to care, that care meets consistent standards for quality, and that there is cost effective resource utilization.

3. Assists clinic administrators in the management of provider scheduling, optimization of clinic operations and utilization of reports to identify opportunities to improve care, service and cost-effectiveness for all providers he/she manages.

4. Actively leads the clinicians and clinical staff to gain UM/QI improvements in their clinic.

5. Helps prepare for and participate in the site clinic meetings.

6. Attends all assigned medical director meetings and other provider meetings as specified.

7. Participates in any assigned interviews for staff positions and new providers.

8. Partners with clinic and regional administrators to reduce medical costs and improve care outcomes.

9. Works with administrators to define and clarify business goals for each clinic and leads in the engagement of physician leaders to accomplish them. Participate in development and implementation of any new initiative.

10. Act as the liaison for any pertinent communication to their PCPs.

11. Provide mentorship to providers and help develop future physician leaders through education of the business as well as managed care.

12. Work cooperatively with and actively supports the OFP Compliance Program and initiatives.

13. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned including attending huddles and clinic meetings.

14. Support all P&P and represent genuine citizenship in the clinics. In other words, be the example for all his/her clinicians.

MINIMUM REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE

Education

Degree of Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.); Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatric Medicine preferred from a U.S. accredited institution or equivalent licensing required to comply to practice medicine in the U.S. in the instance of foreign graduate training.

Experience

Previous experience in primary care preferred.

EMR experience

Bilingual in Spanish/English a plus

Computer Literate

Licensure/Certification

Current/Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Texas.

Active/Unrestricted Board Certification or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and/or Geriatric Medicine.

Preferred Education, Experience & Skills

? Knowledge of professional medical practices related to treatment.

? Knowledge of organizational and medical policies, regulations, and procedures.

? Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments.

? Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe medical environment.

? Skill in developing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence.

? Skill in developing and maintaining medical quality assurance and quality control standards.

? Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, employees, medical staff, and the general public.

? Ability to react calmly, objectively, and effectively in emergency situations.

? Ability to communicate clearly with patients, staff, and clients.

? Good telephone manners and etiquette.

? Strong organizational skills; orientation to detail.

? Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to motivate and work effectively with others.

Physical & Mental Requirements

? Required immunizations and vaccinations.

? Ability to lift upwards of 50 pounds.

? Ability to push or pull heavy objects using up to 100 pounds of force.

? Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.

? Ability to use fine motor skills to operate equipment and/or machinery.

? Ability to properly drive and operate a company vehicle.

? Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in writing.

? Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solving.

? Occasionally requires exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.

? Ability to discriminate shades of color when reading a dipstick.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.