Site Medical Director at Wellpath

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionOverviewThe Site Medical Director oversees medical care at the assigned facility in compliance with company, institutional, NCCHC, and ACA standards. They provide direct patient care, supervise clinical staff, and ensure accurate, timely documentation in the EMR or approved formats. The role includes managing emergency situations, adhering to formulary guidelines, and utilizing in-house resources before external referrals. The Director collaborates with the Health Services Administrator to lead quality improvement initiatives, chronic care clinics, and pharmacy oversight. They also liaise with community health providers, review clinical protocols annually, and contribute to the continuous enhancement of patient outcomes.ResponsibilitiesProvide direct medical care, supervise staff, and ensure complete, accurate documentation of patient encounters.Respond to urgent and emergency situations, adhere to established formularies, and use in-house resources before external referrals.Oversee clinical program compliance with NCCHC and ACA standards, reviewing and approving protocols annually.Partner with the Health Services Administrator to lead quality improvement programs, chronic care clinics, and pharmacy monitoring.Serve as liaison with community healthcare providers and offer consultation to facility professionals.QualificationsEDUCATIONMedical school graduate.EXPERIENCEExperience in Family Practice, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine or Public Health preferred.LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONSMust have and maintain current licensure within the State of employment.Maintains a current DEA number.Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification.Must maintain privileges. Maintains CME requirements for continued medical practice in the State.