ON-CALL MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Reports to: Executive Director
Compensation: $2,000 per quarter; Plus Mileage, and Travel Expenses
Position Location: Portales / Clovis, New Mexico
Remote Hybrid: You can live anywhere in NM, but must travel to Clovis / Portales 2x per month, travel is reimbursed. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is currently FT or PT employed.
Arise serves seven counties in Eastern New Mexico: Roosevelt, Curry, DeBaca, Harding, Lea, Quay, and Union
Position Function & Overview:
This is an on-call as needed position to serve communities in Eastern New Mexico. The oncall Medical Director will support our SANE Nurses as they provide SANE exams in the seven counties we serve.
The primary mission of the SANE program is to meet the needs of the sexual assault survivor by providing immediate, compassionate, and comprehensive forensic evaluation and medical treatment by trained, professional nurses.
Scope of Work:
The Medical Director will provide medical expertise, guidance, and quality assurance of medical protocols specific to SANE nurse activities, records, and training
Will be available 24/7/365 to assist the SANE Coordinator and SANE nurses on call with emergency consultations or make appropriate arrangements for physician back-up support
Agrees to respond to SANE requests for support within one business day
Be available for monthly medical consults with the SANE Coordinator
Assist with Quality Assurance issues, specifically those relating to physician interactions
Oversee pharmacy standing orders
Diagnose patients
Support individual case chart review, SANE evaluations, quality assurance, and other SANE personnel issues as needed
Program Goals:
Encourage and support sexual assault survivors in their seeking professional, medical intervention resulting from sexual assault
Provide immediate and caring response and medical treatment for the sexual assault survivor
Ensure quality collection of forensic evidence, in coordination with law enforcement and other involved agencies
provide expert testimony to assist prosecution
coordinate with the continuum of programs - from law enforcement, crisis response, emergency medical services, hospitals, district attorneys offices, volunteer and civic groups, schools, to community and state agencies involved ni preventing and reducing violence - to ensure a seamless delivery of services for the sexual assault survivor
Professional Requirements:
Lead by example; demonstrate radical personal responsibility and authenticity; act with ethical intent; and treat individuals with dignity and respect
Maintain patient confidentiality at all times
Complete continued education/training requirements
Represent the organization positively and professionally
Communicate the mission, ethics, and goals of the organization
Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities
Qualifications:
Must have one of the following credentials
PA, NP, CNP, GYN, ACP, DO, MD
Have a current New Mexico medical license in good standing
Must have a valid New Mexico Driver’s License
Must provide their own medical malpractice insurance
Must maintain other relevant employment certifications
Completed NM SANE Training or any SANE Training, preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Possess an authentic desire to help victims of crime and be genuinely compassionate
Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude
Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and prioritize duties/tasks
Ability to initiate communication with clients, their families, and other visitors
Must have excellent customer service and communication skills with the ability to effectively calm patients and be able to deal with distressed or agitated clients and their families
Must have a professional and calming presence when interacting with the public
Ability to navigate stressful situations