1. SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for assisting with planning, organizing, and directing Clinical Services within the healthcare system, including the development, implementation and administration of the Center’s Health Care Plan, Performance Improvement Plan including the Provision of Care, Treatment, and Services, Medication Management, Surveillance, Prevention, and Control of Infection.  The position also functions as a Provider of patient care and gives due consideration to productivity and departmental budget compliance.  This position is also responsible for administrative, compliance and quality improvement procedures.

Must be emotionally mature and able to function effectively under stress and have the ability to organize and prioritize work.  Must possess the ability to supervise staff effectively, such as problem solving and conflict resolution, administering performance evaluations, and other necessary supervisory management skills.

1. EDUCATION:

Must be a graduate of an approved and accredited Medical School. 

2. LICENSES, REGISTRATION AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Board certified or Board eligible in Family Practice or Internal Medicine. Must be licensed to Practice Medicine in the State of Louisiana and possess a Medical School Diploma, Board Certification Notification and/or Residency Training Certificate.  Federal DEA and Louisiana CDS license. 

3. JOB KNOWLEDGE:

Must have supervisory experience.

Must have clinical experience.

Knowledge of clinical operations is preferred.

Knowledge of quality improvement for health outcomes is desired.

About CareSouth Medical and Dental

CareSouth is a private non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides a comprehensive range of community-based medical, dental and behavioral health services. Our health center is guided by a consumer-majority volunteer board of directors. CareSouth's mission is to provide comprehensive, affordable, high quality health care with compassion and respect for all.

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