Medical Director - Clinic

JOB DESCRIPTION: MEDICAL / COMMUNITY HEALTH / ADMINISTRATION

POSITION SUMMARY: This is a professional position of a highly complex nature involving the direction and coordination of the medical program of the primary care clinic. The work is performed independently with the clinic oversight provided by the Vice President of Clinical Affairs. Administrative supervision is provided by the program Administrator . The Medical Director must operate in accordance with the terms and conditions of the various contracts and grants providing for funding and projects.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from a medical school approved by the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association or the Committee on Hospitals of the Bureau of Professional Education of the American Osteopathic Association, or Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners or the National Board of Osteopathic Examiners or the New Mexico Medical Board.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must have by date of hire and maintain current throughout employment:

• License to practice medicine by the State of New Mexico with ability to obtain admitting privileges and active staff membership at local hospital, if applicable.
• DEA license and New Mexico Controlled Substance Registration (CSR).
• Medicare PIN and UPIN numbers.
• Medicaid number.
• Have or be able to obtain BLS/CPR or ACLS certification within 30 days of hire. If you are assigned to a center with ACLS medications and/or equipment, you must have ACLS certification within 30 days of hire. Certification must meet the requirements listed in the document “BLS / CPR / ACLS & First Aid Training Resources” posted on Staurolite. It is your responsibility to keep your certification current at all times.
• Board certification in either Family Medicine or Internal Medicine strongly preferred.

OR

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner program.
• New Mexico Board of Nursing license with certification as a Nurse Practitioner or as a Clinical Nurse Specialist / Family Practice or Certification from the New Mexico Board of Medical Examiners.
• DEA license
• New Mexico Controlled Substance Registration (CSR)
• Medicare PIN and UPIN numbers
• Medicaid Number

OR

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of a Physician Assistant program.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSE AND REGISTRATION

• License from the New Mexico Board of Medical Examiners and/or from the New Mexico Osteopathic Board as a Physician Assistant.
• Collaborative Physician Assistant Licensure in New Mexico

SCREENING REQUIRMENTS

• According to PMS Human Resources Policy 205.006, “Healthcare Personnel Testing & Immunization Requirements,” this position must comply with required testing and immunizations. Testing and immunizations including TB, Hepatitis B (consent or waiver), Tdap, MMR, and Varicella, will be available at the employee’s PMS health center. Influenza vaccines will be required according to dates set by the CDC and NMDOH.

If assigned to the Checkerboard Area Health System, this position requires successful completion of an initial post-offer of employment:

• Criminal Records Check.

BONUSES

• All bonuses subject to tax withholding and eligibility requirements.

ABOUT PMS

• Founded in 1969, PMS is a non-profit organization with over 1,300 employees providing services at 100+ locations in New Mexico.
• Our diverse services include primary care, dental, behavioral health, early childhood education, supportive living, and senior programs.
• We concentrate our resources on meeting the needs of underserved areas of New Mexico.
• We operate the largest network of federally qualified health centers in the state.
• PMS is not affiliated with Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Presbyterian Hospitals or Presbyterian Health Plan.

WHY PMS?

• Mission-driven organization
• Competitive salaries
• Nine paid holidays and generous PTO
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Free Life & LTD coverage
• Free discretionary pension plan contribution
• Employee recognition and engagement activities
• Robust training program
• Tuition Reimbursement

EOE/AA/M/F/SO/Vet/Disability