What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Director - Urgent Care position at St. Luke's Hospital?
Job Posting
We are dedicated to providing exceptional care to every patient, every time.
St. Luke’s Hospital is a value-driven award-winning health system that has been nationally recognized for its unmatched service and quality of patient care. Using talents and resources responsibly, we provide high quality, safe care with compassion, professional excellence, and respect for each other and those we serve. Committed to values of human dignity, compassion, justice, excellence, and stewardship St. Luke’s Hospital for over a decade has been recognized for “Outstanding Patient Experience” by HealthGrades.
We believe that expertise and experience matter. Board-certified physicians at St. Luke's Hospital-owned urgent care facilities have been providing a high level of medical care for St. Louis County, Jefferson County, and St. Charles County families for more than 35 years. Together with a team of nurse practitioners, registered nurses, radiologic technologists, and X-ray and lab technicians, our urgent care physicians provide quality, convenient care 365 days a year. Because the centers are hospital-owned, they achieve state and national patient care standards. St. Luke's Urgent Care Centers are dedicated to providing quality, convenient and cost-effective care.
Position Summary:
The Medical Director holds a crucial leadership role overseeing St. Luke's Urgent Care network. Collaboration with the lead physicians and Director of the Department at each Center imperative to implement operational policies and procedures which impact on the provision of medical services within the organization. Develop and implement appropriate quality metrics and initiate process improvement plans while collaborating with Director of Care centers and other leadership. Will spend 60% of time as a clinician rotating through all of the urgent cares and remaining will be administrative. Serves as the collaborating physician for mid-level providers at Urgent Care locations.
Responsible for seeing and treating patients of the practice by providing clinical, diagnostic, and therapeutic medical services within the Physician’s specialty. Performs medical services in accordance with professional standards prevailing in the community and currently approved methods and practices, including the code of ethics of the American Medical Association and the Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission and values.
Visa Sponsorship: Not available
Urgent Care Locations:
8 Convenient locations within the Metro St. Louis area. Our Locations
Education, Experience, & Licensing Requirements:
Education: MD/DO
Experience: Must have 3 years experience in Urgent Care setting or Emergency Medicine required.
Licensure/Certification: BC in Emergency Medicine, Family Practice or Internal Medicine. ACLS & PALS certification are a requirement.
Benefits for a Better You:
· Day one benefits package
· Pension Plan & 401K
· Competitive compensation
· FSA & HSA options
· PTO programs available
Why You Belong Here:
You matter. We could not achieve our mission daily without the hands of our team. Our culture and compassion for our patients and team is a distinct reflection of our dynamic workforce. Each team member is focused on being part of something much bigger than themselves. Join our St. Luke’s family to be a part of making life better for our patients, their families, and one another.
