President IHP and Medical Director Population Health

Medical Director

Job Code: 9978

Position Summary:

Responsible for the medical oversight and clinical supervision of patient care for a specialty area; may provide direct patient care. Participates in hospital and community committees and/or boards. This position requires age-specific competency. Performs all other duties as assigned. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires.

INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Essential Functions:

• Provides clinical direction for the specialty area.

• Serves as member of hospital and community advisory and clinical committees. May take leadership role.

• Reviews patient care and participates in planning for patient care.

• Consults with physicians about potential patient referrals; confirms patient eligibility for services in the specialty area

• Ensures consistent compliance with policy and admission criteria.

• May serve as consultant with the patient’s primary physician.

• May consult with clinical staff on an on-call basis for medical emergencies or other consultation relating to patient care.

• Ensures 24-hour availability of physician coverage for medical emergencies.

• May provide consultation to attending physician and staff on medical interventions consistent with the plan of care.

• Participates in development and implementation of Utilization Management and Quality Improvement efforts for the specialty area.

• Participates in orienting and/or training of staff and volunteers.

• Networks with the physician community for appropriate referrals.

• Participates in community programs to provide education and information to members of the medical community.

• May serve in an advisory capacity with patient/physician issues.

Accountability:

Reports administratively to the appropriate hospital administrator. Performs job duties in a manner that will ensure a physical environment free of hazards to self and others. Accountable for the delivery of quality patient care. Accountable for serving as a role model of the behaviors associated with the Love, Learn and Lead values. Effectively communicates with other physicians and clinical areas in an effort to resolve issues ensuring efficient and optimal patient care outcomes. Promotes a positive work environment by redirecting negativity and being supportive of change efforts.

Required Physical Demands (Subject to Reasonable Accommodation):

This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information.

Environmental Conditions:

Potential for exposure to infections and communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment, chemicals. Must follow standard precautions.

All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.

Qualifications:

• Licensure in Oklahoma as doctor of medicine or osteopathy

• Comprehensive knowledge and well developed skills in the areas required by the specialty area

• May require graduation from residency program in clinical field of specialty area