Regional Medical Officer

Job Number: 6421

Workplace Type: Field Remote

Position Title: Regional Medical Officer

External Description:

Overview of the Role:

The Regional Medical Officer is responsible for the clinical operations and all clinical financial outcomes within a designated region.  He or she will do this by maintaining and further improving Alignment’s clinical model. The Regional Medical Officer will partner with the EVP, General Manager and together they will lead the start-up and champion the growth of new regions.

 

We offer a great total package that includes competitive base salary, annual bonus, stock options, CME, 401k and more!

 

Responsibilities:

·         Provide strategic and operational direction for the delivery of performance based medical management.

·         Manage budget and risk drivers.

·         Analyze and report business performance data to customers, senior management, and the Board of Directors.

·         Participate in the management of all the clinical divisions within the region.

·         Engage in the analysis of local profit and loss performance.

·         Work seamlessly and effectively with the non-clinical departments within the organization.

·         Develop and maintain strong provider relationships.

·         Maintain a customer-driven passion for excellence and commitment to innovation and implementation of ideas that improve the healthcare of the patient population.

·         Execute and implement timely and high-quality decisions.

·         Hire, develop, and reward staff to effectively support the company’s strategy.

·         Will also be responsible for any and all clinical duties performed by Extensivists including but not limited to:

·         See patients in the hospitals, home as needed.

·         See patients in the Care Center, as applicable.

·         All high-risk patients discharged from the hospital are seen by the hospitalists in the clinic until they are stabilized.

·         See the ‘skilled’ patients in the SNFs. These patients are seen once a week until they remain skilled, which is normally from 1 to 2 weeks.

·         Across all settings of care, create a comprehensive and coordinated plan of care which takes into account information from medical records, the patient and their families, primary care physicians, and specialists as necessary.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Oversees clinical staff for the region. Direct reports mostly include Advanced Practice Clinicians (NPs and PAs) but with dotted line oversight over all clinical personnel. Responsibilities include recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; assigning workload; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; and coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees.

Required Skills and Experience:

·         5+ years of Hospitalist, Family Practice, or Internist experience preferred but will     also consider graduating residents and fellows.

·         1+ Years of administrative experience, preferred

·         1+ Years of managed care experience preferred

·         NPI (must, upon start)

·         Medical Doctorate (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

·         Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Residency

·         Completion of residency program in the United States

·         Board Certification required

·         Medical License in the state in which you are applying; DEA license; must be board certified or board eligible in specialty.

·         Clinical confidence and friendly bedside manner

·         Flexibility and willingness to learn new systems and processes

·         Strong communication skills

 

Pay Range: $244,200-$366,000 annually

City: El Paso

State: Texas

Location City: El Paso

Location State: Texas

Community / Marketing Title: Regional Medical Officer

Company Profile:

By leveraging our world-class technology platform, innovative care delivery models, deep physician partnerships and our serving heart culture, Alignment Health is revolutionizing health care for seniors! From member experience professionals and clinicians, to data scientists and operations leaders, we have built a talented and passionate team that is deeply committed to our mission of transforming health care for the seniors we serve. Ready to join us?

At Alignment, delivering exceptional care to seniors starts with ensuring an exceptional experience for our over 1,300 employees. At the center of our employee experience is a culture where employees at all levels and across all teams are encouraged to share their unique ideas and perspectives. After all, when you can bring your authentic self to work, whether that’s in a clinical setting, our corporate office or a home office, creativity and innovation flourish! Another important part of the Alignment culture is a belief in continuous learning and growth. As a result, in this fast-growing company, you will find ample support to grow your skills and your career – with us.

EEO Employer Verbiage:

 

Please note: All clinical positions are contingent upon successful engagement with Alignment Health’s COVID-19 Vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral).

Alignment Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

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