About myPlace Health
myPlace Health was founded in 2021 by mission-aligned healthcare leaders and organizations that are committed to drastically improving health outcomes, quality and experience for vulnerable older adults and frail seniors. We specialize in providing value-based, comprehensive care and coverage for older adults with significant needs so they can thrive in the homes they love and in the communities they cherish.
Our mission is simple: to enable older adults to live the independent lives they deserve. We pursue this mission through our myPlace PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) model, which provides seamless primary care, integrated health plan coverage, personalized social engagement, and customized services delivered in the participant’s preferred place.
myPlace Health is building a mission-driven team that shares our passion for redefining the way older adults experience care as they “age in place” in the community. This is a unique opportunity to take on one of our country’s most challenging healthcare problems and join a fast-growing, dynamic team as we prepare to scale our mission to serve more markets.
About the Role
As a Regional Medical Officer (RMO), you will play an integral leadership role in building and guiding care teams to achieve our mission of enabling seniors to live the independent lives they deserve. You will work closely with and oversee care teams across a region to provide high quality care and deliver an outstanding experience to all participants. The RMO is responsible for oversight of clinical operations and is the accountable medical leader for health outcomes and quality results delivered within the assigned market(s). The RMO is ultimately responsible for the delivery and quality of participant care, for clinical outcomes, and for the implementation and oversight of the quality improvement program for the centers and region. Along with oversight for the interdisciplinary care teams (IDTs) across the region, this leader will provide direct patient care and coach IDT team members to ensure that the highest quality care is delivered to our participants. The RMO will also play a critical external-facing role in engaging with our provider network partners, community-based organization partners, and corporate sponsors.
What does success look like as our new Regional Medical Officer?
- Clinical Leadership
- Build a best-in-class culture of engaged care teams where doing what matters most to the patient drives care plans
- Attract, coach, and develop clinical and non-clinical teams under the principles of our PACE model
- Partner with the local and national operating leaders to implement the care model, prioritize how we build required capabilities, and evolve those capabilities over time
- Oversee the work of IDT and other clinical leaders to ensure that evidence-based, high-quality, cost-effective care is provided to PACE program participants in accordance with the PACE program mission, current standards of medical practice, applicable regulatory requirements
- Provide direct medical care to PACE participants, including the evaluation, diagnosis, documentation, and management of their medical conditions
- For new markets and markets in staff transition, serve as the interim Medical Director including managing a patient panel on as needed basis
- Quality and Utilization Management
- Serve as the accountable regional clinical executive that owns the overall quality and health outcomes of the assigned region while ensuring that we operate with high fidelity to our model of care
- Oversee the regional development and implementation of the Quality Improvement and Performance Improvement Program (QAPI) in collaboration with other key leaders and staff assigned
- Monitor regional clinical utilization trends and guide teams to create appropriate intervention strategies
- Collaborate with Medical Directors on the development of interventions to support optimum health of participants including functional and quality of life, participant, and caregiver satisfaction through the efficient use of program resources and achievement of program goals
- Develop a provider after hours strategy and approach for on-call arrangements to ensure 24-hour provider availability with consideration of participant and provider satisfaction
- Provide consultation and support for Medical Directors regarding grievances, appeals, and IDT decision making processes
- Actively monitor and digest current literature and best practices to make recommendations on changes to clinical pathways, policies, and processes as appropriate
- Promote professional development of PACE primary care staff via regular group meetings, one on one sessions, and other strategies
- Participate on the Quality committee and other committees or workgroups as needed
- External Leadership
- Serve as the main external clinical voice of the organization to major health system partners, medical network partners, community-based organizations, and corporate sponsors in the assigned market(s)
- Lead relationships with community physicians and other providers to promote effective working relationships that reinforce our care model
- Actively participate in community outreach, marketing, and activities that promote membership growth and referrals
What does an ideal candidate look like?
- Passion and mission orientation for serving high-risk seniors and frail older adults
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment and a culture that values collaborative, team-based approach
- Brings a patient-centered mindset, focusing on what matters most to the patient and enabling patients to reach their care goals
- MD or DO required; active board certification in geriatrics, complex care, home-based care, palliative care, internal medicine, or other related clinical area (with continued certification throughout employment)
- Previous experience in a PACE model or similar capitated, integrated care environment
- Ten (10)+ years practice of medicine with a minimum of five (5) years working with an elderly or frail population
- Current, unrestricted medical license in the appropriate state(s) assigned
- Current DEA certificate with continued licensure throughout employment
- Bilingual preferred (English and Spanish)
Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- This role is 100% in market to support our clinic, be a presence in the community, or in our patients’ homes as needed to meet them where they are at
- Free, secure, and private parking available on-site
Your Application
Please submit your resume/CV.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At myPlace Health, we value the diversity of our team members, and we are committed to building a culture of inclusion and belonging. We pride ourselves to be an equal opportunity employer. People seeking employment at myPlace Health are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), pregnancy or other status protected by applicable law.
COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
At myPlace Health, we provide safe and high-quality care to our participants. To achieve this, we have a policy that strongly recommends Covid-19 vaccination to keep both our team members and participants safe. Medical and religious exemptions can be granted based upon review of proper documentation. We adhere to all federal, state, and local regulations by obtaining necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment.
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Last updated on Oct 27, 2022