Medical Director

Responsibilities

• Acute Psychiatric Unit Leadership and Administrative Duties
• Partner with administrative and nursing leadership to maintain the highest standards of patient care within the Acute Psychiatric Unit.
• Provide oversight of APU psychiatrists and advanced practice providers, including onboarding, training, professional development, and credentialing support as needed.
• Manage psychiatry staffing schedules and after-hours call coverage for the APU.
• Provide leadership and guidance regarding psychiatric patient care planning and treatment.
• Regularly attend and participate in the APU QAPI committee and other relevant clinical, medical staff or operational committees.
• Meet regularly with nursing and professional staff to discuss and problem-solve clinical issues, patient care concerns, operational matters, and educational needs.
• Participate in administrative decision-making and development of policies and procedures to ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide leadership and input regarding APU operations, budgeting, staffing, program development, billing, and annual strategic goals.
• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate patient care, transfers, consultations, and referrals.
• Review psychiatric medication reports and implement recommendations as appropriate.
• Promote and support exceptional patient experience initiatives.
• Participate in federal, state, local, and other external surveys, inspections, and regulatory reviews related to the APU.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives in partnership with clinical and operational leadership.
• Support optimization and utilization of the electronic health record within psychiatric services.
• Establish and maintain relationships with referral sources, physicians, hospitals, and healthcare professionals to support census and program growth.
• Professionally represent SFCJL in meetings and collaborations with external agencies, healthcare organizations, and community partners.
• Daily administrative responsibilities, in collaboration with other APU providers include:
• Perform timely clinical screening of referrals for admission to the APU
• Attendance at the APU multidisciplinary rounds
• Overnight weekday call coverage by phone
• Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) & Frank Residences Support
• Participate in monthly interdisciplinary meetings with Frank Residences' leadership and clinical staff to discuss and support residents with behavioral health needs.
• Provide consultation and guidance regarding admissions and ongoing care of residents and patients with psychiatric or behavioral health needs.
• Coordinate psychiatric consultation services for residents and patients across Frank Resid

Benefits

Additional Information

Nestled in San Francisco's Excelsior neighborhood on a nine-acre campus, the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living (SFCJL) is the leading senior services organization in Northern California. Our continuum of care includes: the Frank Residences assisted living and memory care; the Jewish Home and Rehabilitation Center, offering long-term skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, an acute geriatric psychiatric unit for adults over the age of 65; and our Foundation. Founded in 1871 and formerly known as the Jewish Home, our legacy grounds us as our vision propels us forward. Today, we've evolved to support more than 2,500 older adults each year through innovative, comprehensive programs rooted in the Jewish values of compassion, community, and excellence. We are equally proud of our inclusive culture, where 950 team members of diverse faiths and backgrounds work together in shared purpose.

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