Mille Lacs Health System

Key Responsibilities

• • Provide primary care services, including preventive care, chronic disease management, and acute care for patients of all ages.
• • Perform routine physicals, diagnose and treat illnesses, and coordinate referrals to specialists as needed.
• • Maintain accurate and timely patient records in compliance with state and federal regulations, including HIPAA and Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) standards.
• • Manage inpatient care for hospitalized patients at the CAH, including admissions, daily rounds, and discharge planning, concurrently with serving as the on-call provider for the health system.
• • Respond to urgent patient needs across the system, including inpatient, ED, and LTC, during on-call periods.
• • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care, adhering to CAH federal guidelines under CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services).
• • Provide medical oversight and care for residents in the LTC facility, including regular assessments, medication management, and care plan development.
• • Collaborate with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals to address resident needs and maintain compliance with Minnesota nursing home regulations.
• • Deliver medical care and oversight for patients in the senior behavioral health unit, addressing physical health needs and partnering with psychiatrist for behavioral health.
• • Work closely with nursing, psychiatrists, therapists, and social workers to execute individualized treatment plans.
• • Provide backup support to ED staff, including APPs (e.g., Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants), for urgent and emergent cases which on call.
• • Assist in stabilizing patients, ordering diagnostic tests, and facilitating transfers to higher levels of care when necessary.
• • Maintain proficiency in emergency medicine procedures in line with CAH requirements and Minnesota state regulations.
• • Serve as Medical Director for a designated care unit (e.g., LTC, senior behavioral health, or outpatient clinic) within the health system, if appointed.
• • Provide clinical leadership, oversee quality improvement initiatives, and ensure regulatory compliance for the assigned unit.
• • Collaborate with administrative and clinical teams to develop policies, protocols, and performance metrics in accordance with Minnesota and federal regulations.
• • Support and mentor APPs in the ED and other settings, providing clinical guidance and oversight as needed.
• • Participate in quality improvement initiatives, peer reviews, and compliance with CMS standards.
• • Engage in community outreach and education to promote health and wellness in the rural community.
• • Be flexible and partner with other providers to cover patient care coverage.
• • Employee will comply with all Mille Lacs Health System (MLHS) policies, including safety policies, procedures, and rules.
• • All will be expected to report unsafe conditions to a member of management.