Medical Leader

Medical Leader

Chandler, AZ

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.

We are proud to partner with Intel in Chandler, AZ and have openings at our employee health center for a Full Time Physician Medical Leader. We will see patients for primary care needs as well as work related injuries. This individual will float between 2 locations 15 mins apart.


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.


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 using the 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
• Will Manage Nurse Practitioners and Physical Therapists
• 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 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 providers with input from the Health Center Manager.
• Participation in clinical excellence and quality assurance initiatives
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements Required Qualifications:

Minimum Educational requirement: MD or DO degree, Board Certified in Occupational Health 3 - 5 years minimum in 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