Medical Director

Requisition No: 834804 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: Medical Director

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 64002521 

Salary:  $126,500.00 - $197,263.09 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 08/18/2024 

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Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County.  If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place.  Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida.  We hope you decide to join our team!  Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

 

The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County in its mission to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its efforts and its vision To be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in all aspects of their work.

 

Senior Physician & Medical Director 

 

This Senior Physician position performs both clinical services and administrative duties, serving as the Medical Director and Laboratory Director for the Pinellas County Health Program and Health Care for the Homeless Program and patients. 

 

Your Specific Responsibilities 

 

CLINICAL SERVICES:

• Provide comprehensive health care to adult clients attending Primary Care clinics
• Order, perform, interpret and/or evaluate the results of diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition
• Analyze and interpret patient histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses
• Develop treatment plans based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines
• Diagnose and treat acute health care problems such as illnesses, infections, or injuries
• Prescribe medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized
• Counsel patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances 
• Recommend interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks
• Educate patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses, tailoring instructions to patients' individual circumstances
• Provide referrals for covered specialty care services
• Provide case management and consultation for staff
• Coordinate patient care activities with involved staff
• Instruct on topics such as health education and disease prevention.
• Participate in quality assurance activities including meetings and peer review.
• Comply with HEDIS measure, meaningful use standards and selected goals for quality of care.

 

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES:

• Provide clinical leadership for primary care, pharmacy and specialty care programs including utilization management
• Oversee medical qualiy assurance and clinical QA/QI program with responsibility for evaluating the appropriateness and quality of patient care 
• Act as supervising physician for advanced practice registered nurses, physician assistants and certified medical assistants, and monitor professional methods and techniques as assigned

• Supervise assigned staff, initiate regular discussion of performance, and foster staff development through coaching, mentoring, and monitoring performance

• Evaluate provider performance through on-site observation, review of records and reports, team meetings and individual conferences; develop and monitor corrective action plans as needed
• Ensure cooperation and coordination between Clinical Services Division, Disease Control, and other divisions regarding clinical issues
• Provide clinical consultation and technical assistance in ensuring the Health Care for the Homeless Program's requirements as an FQHC and Patient Centered Medical Home are met
• Ensure compliance w