Regional Medical Officer

About myPlace Health myPlace Health was founded in 2021 by mission-aligned healthcare leaders and organizations that are committed to drastically improving health outcomes, quality and experience for vulnerable older adults and frail seniors. We specialize in providing value-based, comprehensive care and coverage for older adults with significant needs so they can thrive in the homes they love and in the communities they cherish. Our mission is simple: to enable older adults to live the independent lives they deserve. We pursue this mission through our myPlace PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) model, which provides seamless primary care, integrated health plan coverage, personalized social engagement, and customized services delivered in the participant's preferred place. myPlace Health is building a mission-driven team that shares our passion for redefining the way older adults experience care as they "age in place" in the community. This is a unique opportunity to take on one of our country's most challenging healthcare problems and join a fast-growing, dynamic team as we prepare to scale our mission to serve more markets. About the Role As a Regional Medical Officer (RMO), you will play an integral leadership role in building and guiding care teams to achieve our mission of enabling seniors to live the independent lives they deserve. You will work closely with and oversee care teams across a region to provide high quality care and deliver an outstanding experience to all participants. The RMO is responsible for oversight of clinical operations and is the accountable medical leader for health outcomes and quality results delivered within the assigned market(s). The RMO is ultimately responsible for the delivery and quality of participant care, for clinical outcomes, and for the implementation and oversight of the quality improvement program for the centers and region. Along with oversight for the interdisciplinary care teams (IDTs) across the region, this leader will provide direct patient care and coach IDT team members to ensure that the highest quality care is delivered to our participants. The RMO will also play a critical external-facing role in engaging with our provider network partners, community-based organization partners, and corporate sponsors. What does success look like as our new Regional Medical Officer? Clinical Leadership Build a best-in-class culture of engaged care teams where doing what matters most to the patient drives care plans Attract, coach, and develop clinical and non-clinical teams under the principles of our PACE model Partner with the local and national operating leaders to implement the care model, prioritize how we build required capabilities, and evolve those capabilities over time Oversee the work of IDT and other clinical leaders to ensure that evidence-based, high-quality, cost-effective care is provided to PACE program participants in accordance with the PACE program mission, current standards of medical practice, applicable regulatory requirements Provide direct medical care to PACE participants, including the evaluation, diagnosis, documentation, and management of their medical conditions For new markets and markets in staff transition, serve as the interim Medical Director including managing a patient panel on as needed basis Quality and Utilization Management Serve as the accountable regional clinical executive that owns the overall quality and health outcomes of the assigned region while ensuring that we operate with high fidelity to our model of care Oversee the regional development and implementation of the Quality Improvement and Performance Improvement Program (QAPI) in collaboration with other key leaders and staff assigned Monitor regional clinical utilization trends and guide teams to create appropriate intervention strategies Collaborate with Medical Directors on the development of interventions to support optimum health of participants including functional and quality of life, participant, and caregiver satisfaction through the efficient use of program resources and achievement of program goals Develop a provider after hours strategy and approach for on-call arrangements to ensure 24-hour provider availability with consideration of participant and provider satisfaction Provide consultation and support for Medical Directors regarding grievances, appeals, and IDT decision making processes Actively monitor and digest current literature and best practices to make recommendations on changes to clinical pathways, policies, and processes as appropriate Promote professional development of PACE primary care staff via regular group meetings, one on one sessions, and other strategies Participate on the Quality committee and other committees or workgroups as needed External Leadership Serve as the main external clinical voice of the organization to major health system partners, medical network partners, community-based organizations, and corporate sponsors in the assigned market(s) Lead relationships with community physicians and other providers to promote effective working relationships that reinforce our care model Actively participate in community outreach, marketing, and activities that promote membership growth and referrals What does an ideal candidate look like? Passion and mission orientation for serving high-risk seniors and frail older adults Thrives in a fast-paced environment and a culture that values collaborative, team-based approach Brings a patient-centered mindset, focusing on what matters most to the patient and enabling patients to reach their care goals MD or DO required; active board certification in geriatrics, complex care, home-based care, palliative care, internal medicine, or other related clinical area (with continued certification throughout employment) Previous experience in a PACE model or similar capitated, integrated care environment Ten (10)+ years practice of medicine with a minimum of five (5) years working with an elderly or frail population Current, unrestricted medical license in the appropriate state(s) assigned Current DEA certificate with continued licensure throughout employment Bilingual preferred (English and Spanish) Location Los Angeles, CA This role is 100% in market to support our clinic, be a presence in the community, or in our patients' homes as needed to meet them where they are at Free, secure, and private parking available on-site $275,000 - $325,000 a year What's in it for you? myPlace Health offers a robust compensation package for this role that includes cash compensation and other total rewards. Base pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, relevant work and industry experience, certifications, and location of the role. Onsite roles include appropriate geographic adjustments, while remote roles are typically priced off national pay data. Competitive Incentive Plan: Performance-based incentive plan that is beyond the industry standard Growth and feedback opportunities: Enjoy two performance reviews each year (if applicable), designed to support your professional development and celebrate your contributions to our team's success! Preparing you for retirement: 401k with Employer match Medical Plans to fit your needs: Your choice of 6 medical plans, with premium coverage of up to 80% for employees and 75% for all dependents Ancillary benefits to meet your other needs: Dental and vision plans to meet your needs of you and your dependents; health savings account, flexible spending accounts, short- and long-term disability coverages, as well as basic life insurance. myPlace is also proud to offer accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness benefits for our team. Generous time off: PTO starting at 20 days per year; plus 12 paid holidays per year, and 2 floating holidays per year Professional Development top of mind: Generous CME/CEU budget and time off, and professional development opportunities Making your home office comfortable: A one-time stipend towards setting up your home office, if applicable. Family friendly environment: Family friendly policies, including paid new parent leave and new child care stipend Your Application Please submit your resume/CV. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion At myPlace Health, we value the diversity of our team members, and we are committed to building a culture of inclusion and belonging. We pride ourselves to be an equal opportunity employer. People seeking employment at myPlace Health are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), pregnancy or other status protected by applicable law. COVID-19 Vaccination Policy At myPlace Health, we provide safe and high-quality care to our participants. To achieve this, we have a policy that strongly recommends Covid-19 vaccination to keep both our team members and participants safe. Medical and religious exemptions can be granted based upon review of proper documentation. We adhere to all federal, state, and local regulations by obtaining necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment. Beware of Scams and Fraud Please beware of scams that solicit interviews or promote jobs for opportunities that are not listed on our website or are not directly related to a job you applied for yourself. Please be advised that myPlace Health will never ask you for a credit card, send you a check, or ask you for any type of payment as part of consideration for employment with our company. If you feel that you have been the victim of a scam such as this, please report the incident to the Federal Trade Commission by selecting the 'Rip-offs and Imposter Scams' option:

Created: 2024-11-02