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Title: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / PROFESSOR - CLINICAL

Employee Type: Faculty

Department: Med Community Population Med 

Campus Location: MEDICINE/NEW ORLEANS

Job Summary/Basic Functions

LSUHSC shall provide the services of a Medicaid Medical Director who shall provide strategic leadership around key initiatives related to continuous quality improvement, population health, and integration of community health worker support into Medicaid-funded care. The Medical Director will provide strategic direction, policy expertise, research expertise, and clinical guidance to inform Medicaid benefit design and quality improvement initiatives.

The Medical Director shall serve on the Medicaid Quality Committee and other relevant Medicaid committees, work in partnership with other Louisiana Department of Health offices, attend conferences, and participate in local and national meetings to further strategic priorities as requested by the Medicaid Director. The Medical Director shall guide innovation in care management and population health to ensure high-quality service delivery and improved health at a sustainable cost. The Medical Director will interact closely with Managed Care Organization medical and quality teams and clinic and non-clinical staff in other state agencies, including but not restricted to the Office of Public Health, and the Office of Behavioral Health in LDH and the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).

The Medical Director will be an active faculty member in the LSUHC-NO Center for Healthcare Value and Effectiveness. The Medical Director shall develop and support implementation of quality and outcome measures that support innovation, cost containment, alternative payment models, and population health. The primary work domicile shall be split between New Orleans and Baton Rouge; frequent travel will be required. This position involves some travel across the state for applicable meetings, and may involve travel to selected, approved out-of-state conferences and meetings for learning opportunities and engagement with other states or at a national level.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: MD or equivalent

Certifications or Licenses Required: Board Certified/Eligible in either: Pediatrics, OBGYN, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine; licensed to practice in the state of Louisiana prior to start date

Number of years required to perform the job: 5 years

Type of experience required to perform the job: Direct clinical care services to Medicaid-insured children, adults, or both. Formal training and proven track record in population health and systems thinking

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education: Other

Other Education if applicable: Master's in Public Health, Public Policy, or Business Administration in addition to MD or equivalent

Additional Information About Our School/Department

Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave, and14 paid holidays per year. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC, New Orleans - Benefits

Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage:  Additional Benefits