Director of Medical Staff

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Overview

Knapp Medical Centeris a 227-bed not-for-profit, acute care hospital, and a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation. Located in Weslaco, TX, we provide exceptional healthcare services to residents of the Mid- Valley. Knapp works hard to provide state-of-the-art technology, progressive diagnostic and treatment options, and patient-focused care.

Throughout Recent Years, Knapp Has Been Recognized As One Of The Best Healthcare Facilities In The United States In The Various Areas We Serve

• Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Five-Star Quality Rated
• LeapFrog Hospital Safety Grade Straight A’s 2019-2023
• America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award
• Patient Safety Excellence Award
• Labor & Delivery Excellence Award
• Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award
• Obstetrics & Gynecology Excellence Award
• One of Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care
• Recipient of Healthgrades General Surgery Excellence Award for 2 years in a row
• Certified by The Joint Commission as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center
• Five-Star Recipient for Hip Fracture Treatment for 6 years in a row
• Recipient of a Maternity Care Excellence Award and ranked among the Top 5% in the Nation for Maternity Care for 4 years in a row
• Five Star Rated for Maternity Care for 4 years in a row
• Recipient of Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ and Ranked among the Top 10% in the Nation for Joint Replacement
• Five Star Rated for Joint Replacement and Total Knee Replacement for 3 years in a row
• Five-Star Recipient for Pacemaker Procedures
• Five-Star Recipient for Gallbladder Removal Surgery for 4 years in a row
• Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Pancreatitis
• Five-Star Recipient for Appendectomy
• Training Center for American Heart Association’s Certification Programs: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
  
  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Responsibilities

• Provides management support and coordination for all medical staff, medical education and continuing education services.
• Maintains productive, professional relationships with all levels of staff.
• Develops departmental plans, budgets and directs staff as appropriate.
• Maintains knowledge of the medical staff and medical education standards as related to deemed agencies, state law, and other regulations to assure compliance.
  
  

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent education/experience.
• Certification from the National Association of Medical Staff Services as Certified Professional in Medical Services Management (CPMSM), required.
• Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS), or equivalent, preferred.
• Minimum of five years of management experience in one of the following venues: hospitals, managed care, credentialing verification organizations, or ambulatory care. Three years in medical staff services is required. Experience in working with governance processes is essential.
• Must have strong computer, communication and writing skills with knowledge of medical terminology.
  
  

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FacilityKnapp Medical Center

LocationUS-TX-Weslaco

ID2025-198845

CategoryDirector

Position TypeFull Time

ShiftDays

Job TypeExempt