Medical Director
hace 4 días
Lyons
Job Description Medical Director - Lyons, NY (#R10194) Location: Lyons, New York Employment Type: Part-Time (Approx. 8 hours/week) Hourly Rate: $115.87/hour About Greenlife Healthcare Staffing: Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a leading nationwide recruitment agency dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals with top-tier opportunities. We partner with hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices to match talented individuals with roles that align with their skills and career goals. Position Overview: Wayne County Nursing Home (WCNH) is a 192-bed facility dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Our services include long-term care, skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, respite care, hospice, and palliative care. We also provide specialty services such as stroke recovery, memory care, bariatric care, wound care, and VitalStim therapy. WCNH follows a household model of care, fostering a home-like environment where residents experience more privacy, calm surroundings, and meaningful connections with staff, family, and fellow residents. Why Join Us? • Competitive Compensation: $115.87/hour, • Work Schedule: Part-Time, Approx. 8hr per week, • Professional Growth: Shape care models in an innovative household-based facility, • Education: MD/DO, • Licensure: Active NYS Medical License (good standing), • Certification: Board-certified in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatrics preferred., • Experience:, • Demonstrated experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, or geriatrics., • Strong knowledge of CMS and NYSDOH regulations., • Soft Skills:, • Proven leadership and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with staff, providers, and administration. Resident Care & Oversight: • Provide guidance in the development, approval, and implementation of resident care policies., • Coordinate medical care and services, including participation in the Medical Advisory Committee (bi-monthly) and Executive QA Committee (quarterly)., • Ensure attending physicians provide timely, appropriate care and follow required visit schedules., • Oversee infection control surveillance and review related reports., • Serve as physician of record for respite residents., • Assist in credentialing and privilege reviews for physicians, dentists, and podiatrists., • Support communication and coordination among facility participating providers., • Lead meetings and provide education regarding facility policies, procedures, and regulatory updates (CMS/NYSDOH)., • Monitor practitioner performance for compliance with standards of practice and regulations., • Participate in quality assessment and assurance programs, including reviewing incidents, pharmacist reports, and accidents., • Advise on the annual plan for clinical quality and patient safety., • Report directly to the Nursing Home Administrator and/or DON/Designee., • Provide regular updates and collaborate closely with WCNH senior management., • Meet with administration at least every six months to maintain open communication and ensure program responsiveness. Greenlife Healthcare Staffing - Empowering Healthcare Professionals, Enriching Lives.