Physician - Medical Director (HBPC)

Major Duties Responsible for the overall medical care delivered by the HBPC team. Collaborating with the HBPC Program Director to: Provider leadership to the HBPC program, including, but not limited to, clinical activities and approval of local HBPC SOP. Plan and direct the educational and clinical experience of medical students, residents and fellows assigned to HBPC program. Assume a leadership role in the development and implementation of HBPC's process for continuous performance improvement. Advocate for HBPC with VHA leadership and the medical community. Develop partnerships and coordination with PACTs. Participate in selecting HBPC team members. Provide clinical input and oversight for all patient treatment plans unless delegated to an HBPC team physician. Be readily accessible and promptly responsive to calls from team members currently in a Veteran's home with urgent need for consultation or physician orders. Ensure physician medical care plan oversight at HBPC team meetings by