Hospice and Palliative care Medical Director
Posted March 13, 2021
Where
Quality Healthcare Hospice
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Salary Range (Annual Salary)
$100,000
– $300,000
Description
Pallatus Health is a healthcare company focused on improving clinical and social outcomes for patients living with serious illness.
Our goal is to improve the health of patients through an evidence-based and innovative healthcare approach.
We are developing the technology that allows our highly skilled providers to deliver the highest quality of care, improve accessibility and reduce cost.
The Medical Director will be responsible for providing both strategic and operational leadership of the hospice and palliative care programs.
He is responsible for organizing and optimizing the care and services provided to our patients.
Responsibilities
1.
Provides leadership for the day to day operations of the organization ensuring efficient flow of patients and services that optimize both patient care and the patient / provider experience.
2.
Develops and oversees in collaboration with the Hospice and Palliative care staff the budget and associated expenses and monitors operations to ensure cost effective use of resources.
3.
Analyzes and understand trends, outcomes, financials and experience metrics and implements associated tracking mechanisms.
4.
Utilizes benchmarking information to ensure the highest degree of care and services as well as to make informed decisions and recommendations related to strategy development and implementation including evaluating the efficacy of continuing, growing and adding services.
5.
Works with clinical leadership to develop standards of care and clinical pathways for the evaluation, supportive care, palliative care and end of life care needs for cancer patients.
6.
Works with various cancer treatment centres in the community to promote the optimal and effective care transition and promote the growth of the program.
7.
Works collaboratively with physicians and other leaders to carry out the programs objectives.
8.
Develops and revises policies and procedures related to the Hospice and palliate care programs and collaborates with other leaders to implement them.
9.
Oversees and maintains the hospice and palliative care programs accreditations and standards in compliance with national organizations for all cancer related programs and designations.
10.
Formulates and implements operational, business and tactical plans for programmatic growth and service delivery.
11.
Supports the program director in the effective delivery of the clinical education programs.
12.
Attracts, manages and retains high quality personnel who will contribute to the sustained success of the Organization.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Seven (7) years of experience in health care as an Oncologist.
Five (5) years of leadership experience
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of the content, intent and application of regulations, policies, standards, operations, and requirements applicable to the business function(s) under designated scope of authority.
Knowledge of the principles, practices and tools of hospital/health system/physician practice administration, strategic business planning, marketing communications, program development and continuous process performance improvement.
Knowledge of physician and ACP compensation models and wRVUs.
Knowledge of due diligence practices relating to acquisitions, and potential new ventures, partnerships and alliances.
Ability to convey information effectively in verbal and written communication, and through group business presentations and meetings.
Ability to use automated systems applications software and office equipment at an acceptable level of proficiency.
Ability to identify budget variances, compliance deficiencies and/or systemic weaknesses and implement timely corrective action to forestall or remedy.
Ability to successfully lead, manage, oversee, develop and evaluate the work of their team.
Ability to provide effective leadership and guidance to diverse work units.
Knowledge of health care reform initiatives and legal issues pertaining to health care.
Knowledge of applied statistical modeling techniques and analytical tools processes.
Ability to understand financial and/or operational reports, analyzes complex data, identify development improvement opportunities and implement effective responses.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by the duties of the position.
Ability to strategize, develop and evaluate business plans, initiatives, standards, budgets, and policies procedures.
Ability to keep abreast of trends, developments and regulatory requirements impacting matters within designated scope of authority.
CAPC is part of the nonprofit Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.