Job Description

Overview

Welcome to Knapp Medical Center

Located in Weslaco, Texas, Knapp Medical Center is proud to rank among the nation’s top hospitals for clinical quality and patient safety. Serving more than 30,000 patients from across the Rio Grande Valley our commitment to excellence has earned us numerous accolades, including recognition from prestigious sources such as clinical excellence awards from Healthgrades.

In addition, Knapp Medical Center received the “Target: Stroke Honor Roll”, “Stroke Gold Plus” and “Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll” awards from the American Heart Association (2024) and is certified as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission.

Our dedicated team of healthcare professionals is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care. Thank you for choosing us to be your healthcare partner.

Throughout recent years, Knapp has been recognized as one of the best healthcare facilities in the United States in the various areas we serve:

• Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Five-Star Quality Rated
• LeapFrog Hospital Safety Grade Straight A’s 2019-2023
• America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award
• Patient Safety Excellence Award
• Labor & Delivery Excellence Award
• Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award
• Obstetrics & Gynecology Excellence Award
• One of Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care
• Recipient of Healthgrades General Surgery Excellence Award for 2 years in a row
• Certified by The Joint Commission as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center
• Five-Star Recipient for Hip Fracture Treatment for 6 years in a row
• Recipient of a Maternity Care Excellence Award and ranked among the Top 5% in the Nation for Maternity Care for 4 years in a row
• Five Star Rated for Maternity Care for 4 years in a row
• Recipient of Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ and Ranked among the Top 10% in the Nation for Joint Replacement
• Five Star Rated for Joint Replacement and Total Knee Replacement for 3 years in a row
• Five-Star Recipient for Pacemaker Procedures
• Five-Star Recipient for Gallbladder Removal Surgery for 4 years in a row
• Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Pancreatitis
• Five-Star Recipient for Appendectomy
• Training Center for American Heart Association’s Certification Programs: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.  If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources.  Know Your Rights: 

Responsibilities

We are looking Director of Medical Staff to join our Team! . This role ensures the efficient and effective operation of the medical staff, including credentialing, privileging, quality improvement, and compliance with regulatory standards.  The director also acts as a liaison between the medical staff, hospital administration, and other departments.

• Leadership and Management:

  • Provide leadership, direction, and oversight to the medical staff office staff.
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for medical staff operations.
  • Manage the medical staff budget and resources.
  • Supervise, delegate, and coordinate the work of the Medical Staff Services Department.

• Credentialing and Privileging:

  • Oversee the credentialing and privileging process for physicians and other healthcare professionals.
  • Review and approve credentialing and reappointment applications.
  • Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and accreditation standards related to credentialing.

• Quality Improvement:

  • Participate in quality improvement activities related to medical staff performance and patient care.
  • Develop and implement professional practice evaluation programs.
  • Support the Medical Staff in implementing performance improvement plans.

• Compliance and Risk Management:

  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and guidelines.

• Liaison and Communication:

  • Serve as a liaison between the medical staff, hospital administration, and other departments.
  • Promote communication and collaboration among all stakeholders.
  • Represent the medical staff in meetings and events.

• Other Duties:

  • Participate in the recruitment and selection of new medical staff members.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest medical advancements and technology.
  • Develop and maintain effective office procedures and workflows.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

1. Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent education/experience.
2. Certification from the National Association of Medical Staff Services as Certified Professional in Medical Services Management (CPMSM), required.
3. Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS), or equivalent, preferred.
4. Minimum of five years of management experience in one of the following venues: hospitals, managed care, credentialing verification organizations, or ambulatory care. Three years in medical staff services is required. Experience in working with governance processes is essential.
5. Must have strong computer, communication and writing skills with knowledge of medical terminology.

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