Medical Leader

Medical Leader

Western Region, NV

As part of Walgreens Health and Wellness division, Take Care Health Systems includes Take Care Consumer Solutions (www.takecarehealth.com), managers of convenient care clinics located at select Walgreens drugstores nationwide, and Take Care Employer Solutions (www.takecareemployersolutions.com), managers of worksite-based health and wellness services. The company combines best practices in healthcare and the expertise and personal care of our trusted community of providers to deliver access to high-quality, affordable and convenient healthcare to all individuals. We operate on-site employee health centers, pharmacies and fitness centers for many of the country's largest corporations and federal agencies.


Due to our recent expansion in the Western Region, we are currently seeking a Medical Leader to join our occupational health center.


The Medical Leader reports directly to the Regional Medical Director and reports indirectly to the Health Center Manager. The Medical Leader is responsible for the medical leadership, clinical oversight and patient care for a specific health center.

NO NIGHTS**** NO WEEKENDS or CALL

Essential Functions:

Assumes overall responsibility for patients receiving care in the health center

Works in tandem with Health Center Manager/Supervisor to ensure a collaborative, team-oriented environment

Provides episodic, preventive, occupational and/or primary health care to patients depending on the needs of the client

Conducts histories, physical exams and prescribes medical treatment Develops treatment plans in collaboration with patients; educates and advises on medical issues as needed

Provides referrals both internally and externally to appropriate medical resource or specialty Evaluates the effectiveness of medical care and monitors progress of patients Participates in the development of annual health center goals and objectives

Maintains medical records (In some health centers it may be using Electronic Medical Record software)

Evaluates the effectiveness of medical care; schedules follow up visits and/or phone calls Identifies emergency situations and provides care within legal scope of practice

Reports directly to the Regional Medical Director for medical responsibilities and reports indirectly to the Health Center Manager/Supervisor for administrative and operational workings of the site Leads and motivates medical providers in the health center environment; uses effective medical and people/performance management processes

Participate in the development of policies and guidelines (clinical and administrative) to correct and improve service to the client/account

Collaborates with other health center staff to ensure clinical alignment and scope of practice based on evidence based data Establishes communication mechanisms to deliver consistent and timely communication of directives, best practices, regulatory and medical research updates to health center staff

Supports, leads and models the vision, mission and values of the company Coordinates and researches continuing educational opportunities for the development of staff within the health center

Ensures the use of standardized and consistent medical procedures/processes within the health center

Assists with decisions regarding the hiring of physicians and providers to ensure quality and fit of candidates

May be requested to teach/train precepts and provide mentoring to site physicians and staff providers

May oversee and provides evidence based process improvement recommendations to ensure quality of care May be a subject matter expert in a particular medical field or expertise; Occupational Health, Primary Care, Pharmacy/PC integration, Integrative Medicine, etc. and provides consultative advice and insight on unique medical cases, patient situations and/or client issues

Participates in the incident/occurrence reporting process being mindful of Risk Management and mitigation, quality, compliance and client relationships

Other projects as required to address specific medical needs Performs annual evaluations of all physicians and providers with input from the Health Center Manager

Other duties as assigned


We offer competitive wages and benefit options.

Take Care Health Systems is proud to be an equal opportunity employer of nice people! M/F/D/V


Requirements Required Qualifications:

Minimum Educational requirement: MD or DO degree, Board Certified in Family Practice, Internal Medicine and/or Occupational Health 3 - 5 years minimum in Family practice, emergency room, ambulatory care, or Occupational health settings Primary Care or Emergency Medicine or Board Eligible in aforementioned practice areas

If Board Eligible, must take certification exam within twelve months of date of hire. Must have current state and federal DEA certification.

Current Certification in AHA or ARC Basic Life Support for health care providers is required, Advanced Cardiac Life Support may also be required based on contract scope of services

Minimum 3 years management/leadership experience within the healthcare industry

Demonstrated interpersonal and collaboration skills Superior verbal and written communication skills

Excellent presentation skills, confident in all settings with individuals at all levels of the organization both internal and external

Demonstrated skill with Microsoft Office Suite and web-based programs Licensed to practice medicine in the state within which the site is located

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge and experience with Electronic Medical Records Knowledge of workplace health and safety concepts and OSHA regulations Medical Review Officer (MRO) certification, in some cases may be required