Site Medical Director

Job overview

The Site Medical Director role is onsite in Placerville, CA, at an assigned facility. Compensation is not specified. The position oversees medical care and clinical programs at the facility in accordance with company, institutional, NCCHC, and ACA standards. The director provides patient care, supervises clinical staff, and supports safe, compliant, and effective health services. The role also leads quality improvement work with the Health Services Administrator, oversees chronic care and pharmacy monitoring, and coordinates with community healthcare providers.

What you'll do

• Provide direct medical care and supervise staff
• document patient encounters accurately and promptly
• respond to urgent and emergency situations
• follow formulary guidelines and use in-house resources before external referrals
• oversee compliance with NCCHC and ACA standards
• review and approve protocols annually
• partner on quality improvement programs, chronic care clinics, and pharmacy monitoring
• liaise with community healthcare providers and consult with facility professionals.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

part-time

placerville ca

wellpath

site medical director

physician

direct patient care

clinical supervision

emergency response

ncchc standards

aca standards

quality improvement

chronic care

pharmacy oversight

dea license

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires medical school graduation, current state medical licensure, a current DEA number, CPR certification, and maintained clinical privileges and CME requirements.

About the employer

Wellpath is hiring for this role. Industry: Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly. Sector: 62.