Medical Director - Long-Term Care (C.M. Tucker - Roddey)

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Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Office of Mental Health where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community.

We are seeking a Medical Director for C.M.

Tucker Nursing Care Center (Roddey Pavilion) specializing in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine who is motivated to lead a team to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness.

If you want to use your skills and leadership experience to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, C. M. Tucker, Roddey Pavilion, 2200 Harden Street, Columbia, SC 29203.

As the Medical Director, you will report to the Deputy Director of Long-Term Care. You will be responsible for leading and managing medical and clinical services for an array of programs that provide long-term care treatment. Services include the assessment, planning and directing of policy and staff / treatment resources to ensure appropriate level and quality of medical/clinical care, the direction of medical risk management, the direct supervision of Medical Staff, Infection Control and Credentialing. Provides medical treatment services to residents. Collaborates with the Nursing Home Administrator to ensure quality health standards and serves as a member of C.M. Tucker Leadership. C.M. Tucker - Roddey has a dedicated onsite Psychiatrist to provide all psychiatric guidance and treatment of the residents.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for 50% clinical duties and 50% administrative duties blending your passion for patient care with management / leadership skills.

Provide comprehensive care by diagnosing physical disorders, developing and overseeing individualized treatment plans, and prescribing medications to be administered by nursing staff under physician supervision.

Complete admission H and P, routine follow ups, acute-mandatory follow up discharge summaries.

• Serve as a medical liaison with residents and their families, providing clear communication, guidance, and education regarding treatment plans, clinical progress, and care decisions.
• Lead the planning, development, and oversight of all aspects of the Long-Term Care (LTC) medical policies, clinical programs, and treatment protocols, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, best practices, and directives from the Deputy Director.
• Design, implement, and continuously evaluate systems to monitor and improve the quality of medical and clinical care across all resident populations, including providing recommendations related to program development, acuity management, and budgetary considerations.
• Provide clinical leadership, mentorship, and supervision to medical staff, trainees, and interdisciplinary team members; promote staff engagement, morale, and professional development.
• Develop and oversee educational and training initiatives for medical staff, non-nursing clinical personnel, and residents, establishing clear standards and competency expectations.
• Create and implement recruitment and retention strategies to ensure adequate medical staffing levels and continuity of high-quality care.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable policies and regulations, including but not limited to Cultural and Age-Specific Awareness, Corporate Compliance, HIPAA, harassment-free workplace standards, professional development plans (PDPs), training requirements, time and attendance policies, and performance evaluation processes

Requirements

• Licensed to practice medicine in South Carolina
• Completion of required residency and four (4) years of experience in medical services programs
• Specialty in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience in a clinical administrative capacity
• Board certified in Geriatric Medicine
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus

Additional Information

The selected candidate must have a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of Long-Term Care service and the ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of current treatment programs and agency policies with clinical, administrative and support personnel.

Extensive knowledge of principles and practices of organizational and managerial concepts. May be exposed to blood and other hazardous materials. This position must maintain a valid Driver's license.

Post hire, employees must:

• Must be able to perform MAPS and emergency care to patients/residents with cardiac and/or respiratory arrest and other emergencies.
• Must have the ability to use required various office equipment, medical care equipment, etc.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment.

Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.

A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices *
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

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