Chief Medical Director

Essential Job Functions:

1. Ensures compliance with the PACE federal provider regulations as they pertain to medical/clinical components of care.
2. Evaluates and implements clinical practice guidelines based on current regulations/standards and shares new studies and trends with staff.
3. Liaisons with physician groups, specialists, and hospitals to represent CEC- PACE.
4. Serves as a physician liaison to state and federal agencies, as requested.
5. Oversees the Quality Improvement Plan.
6. Provides input and suggestions for cost-effective clinical practices.
7. Consults on the development of policies and procedures.
8. Performs the performance appraisal of subordinate staff.
9. Works collaboratively with the Primary Care Physician, “on call” Physicians, medical residents, Nurse Practitioner, and clinic staff.
10. Responsible for the delivery of participant care, clinical outcomes, and the implementation of the quality assessment and performance improvement programs.
11. Provides medical care including assessing, coordinating, monitoring, and providing health care services and treatment for participants.
12. Provides initial and ongoing medical assessments, care plan development, and implementation of care.
13. Makes independent decisions regarding medical needs and health regimens.
14. Develops and implements participant medical care plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care through routine monitoring and treatment of chronic medical problems.
15. Administers or orders diagnostic tests and performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, wound care, and managing infections.
16. Instructs and counsels participants regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, medicine usage, and health maintenance.
17. Performs physical examinations, orders and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests, and records in a systematic manner.
18. Performs functional status evaluation and/or mental status examinations using standardized procedures.
19. Identifies and describes the behavior patterns of the chronically ill.
20. Triages status changes in participants and facilitates appropriate management of problems identified.
21. Provides preventative health care and health promotion for participants.
22. Treats and manages acute chronic illnesses.
23. Regulates and adjusts medications as needed.
24. Facilitates medical specialist consultation as needed.
25. Educates clients and families regarding health maintenance and their chronic medical conditions in conjunction with nursing staff.
26. Provides oversight of medical care of hospitalized participants and of nursing home participants and communicates participant status to IDT.
27. Evaluates the effectiveness of the participant’s plan of care and revises as appropriate.
28. Maintains current, accurate documentation of health care services provided, coordinated, or contracted.
29. Serves as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and participates in the development of the plan of care.
30. Provides updates to the team regarding participant’s change in health or functional status.
31. Monitors routine nursing care on a regular basis; may provide supervision and instruction to nurses or other health care personnel.
32. Assists participants in maintaining optimum health; provides health education and counseling to participants and caregivers facing chronic conditions and end-of-life issues.
33. Assists with “On call” coverage on a rotating basis as needed.
34. Identifies problematic trends and/or service delivery outcomes not meeting established standards of care.
35. Assists with the monitoring of contracted medical providers for compliance with standards of care.
36. Attends pertinent health care conferences and courses to maintain knowledge of current trends in geriatric health care.
37. Completes accurate and timely charting and paperwork.
38. Completes required forms and documentation.
39. Responsible for participant safety, identifying safety hazards and implementing corrective actions.
40. Maintains strict confidentiality of all participant information.
41. Requires occasional use of personal vehicle for business purposes.
42. All other duties assigned by the Executive Program Director or Deputy Program Director.

Required Education, Licensure, Experience & Health Licensure:

1. Must be licensed to practice medicine in the State of Oklahoma.
2. Preferred to be board certified or board prepared in Internal Medicine or Family Practice.
3. Preferred advanced certifications in geriatrics.
4. Must have a State of Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics & Dangerous Drugs (BNDD) number.
5. Must have Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration.
6. Current CPR/BLS certificate.
7. Current Driver’s License.
8. Current Vehicle Insurance in compliance with the Cherokee Nation Motor Vehicle Usage and the CEC Transportation Policy and Procedure.
9. A motor vehicle report (MVR) will be completed upon selection. MVR must meet Cherokee Nation Risk Management driver eligibility criteria.
10. Must have 5 years of experience with a frail or elderly population.
11. Must have demonstrated experience in medical administration.

About Cherokee Elder Care

PACE Services: Cherokee Elder Care staff work diligently to fulfill the needs of every participant. The caring and professional team at CEC work hard to provide services with respect, dignity, and integrity to meet participants' healthcare needs. Services provided by Cherokee Elder Care PACE include:

• Primary Care
• Medical Specialties
• Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapy
• Home Health Services
• Transportation
• Social Services
• Behavioral Health
• Inpatient, Outpatient, and Ambulance
• Part D Medication with No Copays
• Medical Equipment
• Adult Day Health Center
• Activities and Socialization