Director, SSLC & Physician KSTAR Program

Job Title

Director, SSLC & Physician KSTAR Program

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Rural And Community Health Institute

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The Director, SSLC & Physician KSTAR Program, under general direction, works with ARCHI staff on program deliverables for ARCHI contracts and services that require medical licensure.

What you need to know

Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

Other Factors: This is a part time position.

COVID-19 information: In accordance with the federal contractor vaccination mandate , specific facilities at The Texas A&M System may be considered a covered contractor workplace with covered contractor employees. Therefore, successful applicants for this position may be subject to the federal mandate and will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment unless an approved medical or religious accommodation is in place. 

Required Education and Experience:

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.). Ten years of related experience.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• State of Texas (Texas Medical Board) full medical license or administrative medical license.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Organizational and prioritization skills. Attention to detail.

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications. Knowledge of, and the ability to apply principles and practices of modern medicine. Knowledge of pharmacotherapeutics.

• Ability to use and manage and electronic medical records system. Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10 years of experience in physician assessments, medical supervision, training, or education.

• Expertise regarding the treatment of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Mortality Review Program: Works in collaboration with members of the mortality review team to complete comprehensive reviews of medical and mortality records for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and individuals who are receiving psychiatric care. Uses a data abstraction tool to develop summaries of medical review findings related to services and care provided, with a focus on medical care, pharmacotherapeutics, safety, and best practices. Determines and drafts actionable commendations or recommendations for inclusion in individual mortality review reports, as appropriate. Reviews and edits final draft reports for submission to contracted entities. Contributes to, and reviews, semiannual and annual reports of aggregate information from mortality reviews, trends in causes of death, and/or recommendations for system-wide improvements.

• Physician KSTAR Program: Reviews application materials and records before assessments and is on-site for the physician-interactive portions. Views standardized patient scenarios in real-time and troubleshoots issues as needed. Leads interviews to review standardized patient encounters and to gather the physician’s history, reason for the assessment, and goals going forward. Leads or facilitates the record review or chart-stimulated recall, dependent on the need for a consultant. Leads or facilitates clinical structured interviews when applicable. Review all assessment materials before committee meetings. Attends KSTAR committee meetings via Zoom to discuss the assessment and generate recommendations. Completes draft final reports including decisions and recommendations from the committee meeting, and edits from committee members. Review reports and suggests edits as needed.

• Training/Compliance: Completes Patient Safety Organization Workforce training as needed. Participates in continuing education activities to maintain licensure. Maintains knowledge of American Medical Association ethics and standards, principles/practices of modern medicine, and pharmacotherapeutics.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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