What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief, Adult Acute Care Svcs position at MERIDIAN HEALTH?
The Chief of Adult Acute Care Services is responsible for assuring that the highest quality care, treatment
and services are provided by all privileged practitioners. The Adult Acute Care Services Chief is
responsible for effective and efficient leadership of medical staff performance, Physical Therapy and
Pharmacy responsibilities. Has knowledge of and meets the requirements of the Joint Commission, CMS,
state, and other applicable regulatory and/or accrediting agencies. The Adult Acute Care Services Chief is
responsible for clinical leadership and advice/counsel to the Chief Medical Officer, Deputy Chief Medical
Officer, Chief Executive Officer, Board of Trustees, Vice President of Patient Care Services and others as
needed on all clinical affairs. This position also creates and maintains relationships with other academic,
advocacy, medical, pharmaceutical and community based organizations on a local, state and national
level.
Qualifications:
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
1. Graduate of an approved medical or osteopathic school
2. Has completed residency training in general psychiatry and/or specialty
3. Meets all other obligations as set down in the medical staff bylaws for membership on the Medical Staff
4. Meet continuing education and testing obligations as required by the state and for maintenance of
certification, as indicated.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
6. Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite
platforms.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
1. Medical Doctor License.
2. Drug Enforcement Agency Certificate.
3. Controlled Dangerous Substances Physician Certification.
4. Board certified or Board eligible in American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
5. AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification or completed in the first 90 days of employment.
6. Board certification in general psychiatry and/or specialty from the American Board of Psychiatry and
Neurology
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not
intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
