Geriatric Medicine - Medical Director Opportunity - Medford, OH
Company: Permanent Placement Resources, LLC
Location: Medford
Posted on: June 23, 2022
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Job Description:
Internal Medicine-Geriatrics opening in Medford, Oregon. This
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Geriatric Medicine - Medical Director Opportunity - Medford, OH
(Southern Oregon, Minutes from California Border)
Asante Health System has a tradition of recruiting preeminent
medical professionals and is currently seeking a Medical Director
to lead their Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology Services. The
Medical Director of Geriatrics will provide clinical and
administrative leadership to a team of inpatient and outpatient
physicians and advanced practice clinicians, as well as a robust
support staff including clinical nurse specialists and other team
members.
The Medical Director will also be the first holder of a Medical
Chair established by donors through Asante Foundation. This
prestigious Medical Chair will provide funds for the use at the
discretion of the Chair holder that can be directed for people,
technology, facilities and programs that support patient care and
research activities.
Asante's Geriatric Specialty and Age-Friendly initiative at Asante
Ashland will be the only hospital-based provider [HS1] of this type
of specialty care in the Asante service region serving 600,000
people in a nine-county region. Asante, in collaboration with
philanthropic donors, plans to invest nearly $5 million to develop
this service which is vital to our aging communities. The space at
Asante Ashland will be specially designed and renovated to be
aesthetically pleasing for geriatric patients with a focus
decreasing the disorientation and depersonalizing effects of an
unfamiliar environment. Bathrooms will be designed to make them
friendlier and decrease risk of falls. Common spaces will be added
to encourage patients to engage and socialize when possible. This
is an important new service for Asante and is strongly supported by
the communities we serve.
The Medical Director shall provide leadership to achieve the
Mission, Vision, Values, Goals and Objectives for the program. The
Medical Director will be responsible for all aspects of the Service
Line across all divisions, including growth, quality, and service
education. The role is designed to be 50% clinical service and 50%
leadership.
Highlights:
The successful candidate will be an experienced physician leader
who has demonstrated success in a complex care environment. S/he
will lead Asante's efforts to design, build, implement, and
collaborate with community partners, hospital services and
departments towards achieving a high quality, effective,
compassionate regional behavioral health service that provides a
scope of services consistent with community needs. Qualifications
include:
Asante is the region's most comprehensive healthcare provider,
serving nine-counties and over 600,000 in Southern Oregon and
Northern California. Asante is not-for-profit organization and
employs more than 6,000 people working in three hospitals in
Jackson and Josephine counties. Asante is locally owned and
governed by a volunteer board of directors. It includes Asante
Ashland Community Hospital in Ashland, Asante Rogue Regional
Medical Center in Medford, Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in
Grants Pass, Asante Physician Partners, and additional healthcare
partnerships throughout the region.
Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (ARRMC) in Medford is a
regional referral and trauma center accredited by DNV (Det Norske
Veritas), an organization with some of the toughest standards in
healthcare. ARRMC has been ranked as a 100 Top Hospital in the
nation by Fortune/IMB Watson Health for the third time in a row and
eighth time overall and one of its 50 top cardiovascular hospitals
in the nation. (add other appropriate awards/recognitions)
Asante is located in the beautiful Rogue Valley in Southern Oregon,
one of the nation's most beautiful locals. With 4 season activities
and over 200 days of sunshine a year in a stunning mountain
setting, the community offers candidates a variety of options
including hiking, kayaking, biking, skiing and nature viewing. The
Rogue Valley boasts several livable towns including Ashland with
its world-famous Shakespeare festival, world-class wineries and
restaurants.
Asante offers more than a great hospital system in an amazing
location. We are a community of passionate providers and
service-focused caregivers who collaborate to deliver amazing
patient outcomes; a place where our clinicians enjoy a high degree
of autonomy with the support of a responsive, physician-led
administration.
Our culture, values and people create an environment of sustained
medical excellence. All three Asante hospitals have earned five
stars from CMS for overall quality — the top rating given. In
addition, Asante has been named a "Top 15 Health System" 9 years in
a row by Fortune/IBM Watson Health! Our ambulatory care team
consistently achieves above a 4-star rating from our MedAdvantage
plans. If you want to join a team that will allow you to grow and
care in an environment of excellence, this opportunity is for
you.
Thank you for your consideration. Please let me know if you have
interest in this opportunity and I will facilitate getting you
additional information.
Kind Regards,
Jill Allen
Director of Recruiting
Keyphrases: internal medicine jobs, gerontologist jobs, internal
medicine geriatrics jobs
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