Minimum Qualifications Possession of a license and current registration to practice medicine in New York State and six years of post-licensure medical practice experience, two years of which must have been in an administrative or supervisory capacity.
*TELECOMMUTING: Some telecommuting is allowed, details to be discussed at the interview. *
Duties Description · Will provide operational oversight and clinical guidance in support of day-to-day functions that includes support and consultation for State Operations medical/health services staff and other clinical staff (., Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Psychiatrist) in State Operations Region 3 (Sunmount DDSOO).
· Serve as part of the ITO Governing Body and the Regional leadership team.
· Travel within Sunmount catchment area as needed. Details to be discussed at the interview.
· Provide expert clinical consultation to state operated programs in conjunction with local Medical Directors, Directors of Nursing, and/or other Subject Matter Experts to enhance and develop innovative clinical services.
· May assist in conducting case conferences and educational sessions to medical/clinical staff to present information on complex cases and treatment strategies.
· May assist with the discharge planning of individuals from various settings (medical/mental health hospitals, correctional facilities), especially in terms of health care needs. May take part in discharge planning meetings as needed to assist in rendering decisions regarding admissions/re-admissions to residential facilities.
· Assist State Operations to achieve optimal outcomes through a focus on appropriate treatment, clinical quality assurance and service utilization.
· Provide guidance in response to investigations and recommendations from the Mortality Review Committee, NYS Justice Center, and the Office of Investigations and Internal Affairs.
· Assist with ensuring regulatory compliance with all laws, rules and regulations governing Intermediate Care Facilities.
· Provide technical assistance in responding to NYS Department of Health surveys and citations.
· Provide the DDSOO Director and physicians with guidance related to end-of-life decision making and MOLST checklists.
· Ensure a physical assessment of all new admissions within the ITO and community based ICF settings.
· Utilize data to improve access, quality, or treatment outcomes for special populations. Will provide recommendations to regional leadership regarding development of needed systems and placement opportunities.
· Developing and implementing strategies for assessing and improving the quality of and appropriateness of care, review of quality outcomes data, and initiation of performance improvement projects as needed.
· Support the region in evaluating and establishing district policies and procedures that assure delivery of high-quality clinical/medical services, regulatory compliance, and high-quality outcomes for individuals in receipt of services in state operated programs.
· Support the use of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) by having an active role in the utilization, review, and analysis of EHR data to identify opportunities for improvement.
· Development and maintenance of technical guidance and training to ensure consistency of operations across the region.
· Oversees the management of activities related to the delivery of medical care and clinical services such as cost management, utilization review, quality assurance and medical protocol development.
· Coordinate meetings with medical staff to discuss statewide policy and practices and provide training as needed or requested.
· Assist in the oversight of medically related contracts and/or providers (Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Dental,
· Serve as Medical On Call, providing region-wide coverage on a rotational basis.
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