What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality and Education Physician position at Piedmont Health Services Inc?
About Piedmont Health Services
Piedmont Health Services, Inc. (PHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in North Carolina. Dedicated to delivering top-tier, accessible, and inclusive primary healthcare, PHS has proudly served for 54 years and remains the largest community health center in central NC. Operating 10 Community Health Centers, two PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Senior Care facilities, and 2 Mobile Health Units, PHS extends its services to residents across five counties, including Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Orange, and Lee.
What is PACE?
At Piedmont Health Senior Care, we are dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors in our community through our Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). We help seniors maintain their independence and continue living at home for as long as possible. We achieve this by offering comprehensive, personalized healthcare and related services, all tailored to the unique needs and aspirations of each senior we serve.
Our approach is unlike any other healthcare plan! PACE emphasizes a participant-centered strategy, focusing on providing the right care and services that best support each participant's unique needs and goals. We integrate and coordinate all aspects of care, leveraging a team of dedicated doctors, nurses, therapists, dieticians, and other specialized professionals who work together as a care team to manage and address the complete health needs of each.
Job Title - Quality and Education Physician
Department - PACE
Reports to - PACE Medical Director
About Position
Duties/ Responsibilities -
Provides expert consultation on evidence-based clinical operations at both PHSC sites, partner with area academic institutions to create clinical practice guidelines specific to PHSC, provide consultation on complex medical and interdisciplinary cases, act as guide to the IDT on National PACE Regulations, and provide per diem clinical coverage as requested.
Qualifications -
Education/Experience: Graduate from an accredited school of medicine; fellowship training in Geriatrics preferred. At least 10 years clinical experience.
Licensure, Registry or Certification Required: Current license to practice medicine in NC. Valid NC driver license and reliable transportation.
Immunizations: Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date prior to beginning employment.
EEO Statement
Piedmont Health Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Piedmont Health Services, Inc. (PHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in North Carolina. Dedicated to delivering top-tier, accessible, and inclusive primary healthcare, PHS has proudly served for 54 years and remains the largest community health center in central NC. Operating 10 Community Health Centers, two PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Senior Care facilities, and 2 Mobile Health Units, PHS extends its services to residents across five counties, including Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Orange, and Lee.
What is PACE?
At Piedmont Health Senior Care, we are dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors in our community through our Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). We help seniors maintain their independence and continue living at home for as long as possible. We achieve this by offering comprehensive, personalized healthcare and related services, all tailored to the unique needs and aspirations of each senior we serve.
Our approach is unlike any other healthcare plan! PACE emphasizes a participant-centered strategy, focusing on providing the right care and services that best support each participant's unique needs and goals. We integrate and coordinate all aspects of care, leveraging a team of dedicated doctors, nurses, therapists, dieticians, and other specialized professionals who work together as a care team to manage and address the complete health needs of each.
Job Title - Quality and Education Physician
Department - PACE
Reports to - PACE Medical Director
About Position
- Work Location: Piedmont Health Senior Care Burlington (1214 Vaughn Rd, Burlington, NC 27217) & Piedmont Health Senior Care Pittsboro (163 Chatham Business Dr, Pittsboro, NC 27312)
- Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday (.3 FTE or 12 Hours Weekly)
- Travel: As needed between Burlington & Pittsboro PACE facilities
Duties/ Responsibilities -
Provides expert consultation on evidence-based clinical operations at both PHSC sites, partner with area academic institutions to create clinical practice guidelines specific to PHSC, provide consultation on complex medical and interdisciplinary cases, act as guide to the IDT on National PACE Regulations, and provide per diem clinical coverage as requested.
Qualifications -
Education/Experience: Graduate from an accredited school of medicine; fellowship training in Geriatrics preferred. At least 10 years clinical experience.
- Five years of experience with the frail or elderly preferred in PACE context
- Proven clinical leadership
- Able to get along with others in a team environment
- Able to deliver service to physicians, patients and fellow employees with compassion in a responsive and courteous manner in accordance with PACE policies and procedures
- Must have the ability to effectively handle difficult and unusual interpersonal situations
- Only act within the scope of authority to practice
- Meet a standardized set of competencies established by Piedmont Health SeniorCare and approved by CMS before working independently
Licensure, Registry or Certification Required: Current license to practice medicine in NC. Valid NC driver license and reliable transportation.
Immunizations: Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date prior to beginning employment.
EEO Statement
Piedmont Health Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Salary : $170,336 - $228,918
