Medical Director

Posted:
5/2/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Workplace Type:
Remote

At Owens & Minor, we are a critical part of the healthcare process. As a Fortune 500 company with 50+ facilities across the US and 18,000 teammates in over 90 countries, we provide integrated technologies, products and services across the full continuum of care. Customers—and their patients—are at the heart of what we do.

Our mission is to empower our customers to advance healthcare, and our success starts with our teammates. 

Owens & Minor teammate benefits include:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available on first working day
  • 401(k), eligibility after 30 days of employment
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Development opportunities to grow your career with a global company

JOB SUMMARY

Apria Healthcare is a leading home healthcare provider committed to delivering compassionate care and innovative solutions to improve the quality of life for our patients. We are currently seeking a Medical Director to join our team and contribute to our mission of making a difference in patient care through remote healthcare services.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a part-time Medical Director with expertise in pulmonary and sleep medicine to steer our clinical policies, oversee clinical programs, represent our interests in public settings, and spearhead the development and execution of clinical studies. This pivotal role requires approximately 20-30 hours per month and is crucial for the advancement of our clinical practices and for maintaining our commitment to patient-centric care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide expert review and oversight of all clinical programs, to help ensure the highest standards of care.
  • Strategic development and implementation of clinical policies in collaboration with senior clinical leaders, executive leadership team, and/or clinical regulatory compliance. 
  • Representation of our organization at high-level discussions with payors, regulators, and health advocates.
  • Leadership in the design and execution of clinical trials, with a focus on innovation in clinical protocols.
  • Pioneering new care models and pilot programs to expand and improve patient care services.
  • Provides consultation in applicable clinical matters to company stakeholder in current operations or new business opportunities
  • Performs other duties as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • The position will not have any direct supervisory responsibilities; however, strong leadership skills are required. 

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) from an accredited institution.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional Designations

  • Board Certifications in Pulmonary Medicine and Sleep Medicine.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

  • Clinical expertise
  • Strong comprehension of remote care models and technology
  • Knowledge of reimbursement and regulatory compliance of respiratory homecare industry standards and practices
  • Business acumen
  • Strategic thinking
  • Problem solving/analysis
  • Must be a proven leader who is reliable and motivated with a strong work ethic. 
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, effectively communicating sound advice and direction coupled with a strong understanding of business needs.
  • Detail oriented and excellent organizational skills with strong attention to accuracy and follow-up.
  • Ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously while maintaining high quality and performance under pressure.

Computer Skills

  • Advance skills in Excel, PowerPoint, Word

Language Skills

  • English (reading, writing, verbal)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Position will entail remote office work. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Position will be remotely located. 

TRAVEL

Occasional travel as required.

OTHER INFORMATION

The essential duties and responsibilities, physical requirements, and work environment described above are representative of those typically required for this position but may vary depending on staffing and business needs at specific locations. The inclusion or omission of a specific duty or physical requirement is, therefore, not determinative of whether that function is essential to a specific individual’s position.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a remote position which is US-based.  This role requires individuals to physically reside and work within the United States.  Company systems and equipment are monitored for security and other purposes and removal of Company equipment outside of the United States is not permitted without prior authorization.

If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis.

Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.