The Medical Director ensures on a day-to-day basis that the medical team carries out Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation’s promise to our patients: that patients, families and customers will have the best opportunity for lifelong recovery.

The medical director does this by providing medical oversight for the designated Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation program(s); providing supervision of any physicians connected with the program, developing and supporting productivity and patient clinical-scheduling benchmarks, acting as a liaison to the local medical community, participating in the establishment and implementation of health care policies, examining and treating patients and performing related duties as required. Provide medical expertise and input regarding the type, level of intensity and quality of care for patients in the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation continuum of care, and specifically The Betty Ford Center and any other BFC locations, clinics or outpatient sites assigned by DDAS (collectively, “BFC”). Consult with other on- site health care professionals regarding the course of medical care, complications, and referral to other health care professionals. Provide individualized medical care to patients and promote interdisciplinary teamwork toward patient, family, and employee satisfaction.

This position is under administrative and operations direction of the VP West Region and

Administrator BFC and under the medical and clinical direction of the Chief Medical Officer.

The Medical Director will also participate in the on call duties with other members of the medical team as needed