About the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD)

Mission: DODD will partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life.

Vision: Ohio is the heart of opportunity, and we envision Ohio as the best place in the nation for people with developmental disabilities to thrive.

Values: Our core values reflect our focus on the experience of each person we support:

• Inclusion – We create environments, programs and processes that value those we support and encourages participation.
• Partnership – We work together to build connections that are essential for innovative support options and representative of the needs and wants of people with developmental disabilities.
• Respect – We are kind and empathetic, honor the choices and wishes of those we support and their families and conduct our work ethically and sustainably.

Mt. Vernon is a unique residential campus serving adults with developmental disabilities. The center provides short-term stabilization services designed to help individuals transition into environments that best align with their personal needs, preferences, and long-term goals.

Join Our Team!

Accepting applications for a Medical Director/Physician Administrator 3

The Medical Director is responsible for providing comprehensive primary care and overseeing all medical services within the facility. The role ensures high-quality, person-centered care while maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations, including ICF/IID, CMS and Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) standards.

This position is unclassified in accordance with Section 124.11(A)(14) of the Ohio Revised Code.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care & Medical Oversight (60%)

• Provide comprehensive primary care, including physical exams, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up

• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and prescribe medications

• Monitor treatment effectiveness and ensure continuity of care

• Plan, direct, and evaluate delivery of medical services

• Ensure compliance with ICF/IID, CMS, and DODD standards

• Establish and implement medical policies, procedures, and clinical protocols

• Monitor quality indicators and clinical outcomes using EHR systems (e.g., PointClickCare)

• Identify risks and implement corrective actions

• Provide medical consultation to executive leadership

• Participate in committees (e.g., Infection Control, Pharmacy Review, Human Rights, MUI, Emergency Preparedness)

• Support audits, surveys, and corrective action planning

Interdisciplinary Coordination & Documentation (20%)

• Coordinate care across interdisciplinary teams (nursing, psychology, QIDPs, direct care staff, families/guardians)

• Participate in development and implementation of Individual Support Plans (ISPs)

• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic health record

• Use EHR tools to monitor patient trends and support clinical decision-making

Clinical Leadership & Consultation (10%)

• Provide guidance and oversight to Certified Nurse Practitioners and other providers

• Review clinical practices and documentation for compliance and quality

• Offer consultation on complex cases

• Coordinate with external providers, specialists, and DODD Central Office

• Ensure appropriate referrals and continuity of care

Strategic Planning & Program Development (10%)

• Contribute to healthcare strategy, quality improvement, and operational initiatives

• Utilize data and reporting tools to drive performance improvement

• Support staff education and training on clinical and documentation standards

• Assist in developing policies aligned with organizational goals

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Certificate to practice medicine as issued by State Medical Board pursuant to Sections 4731.14 & 4731.281 of Revised Code.

Specialty in Family Practice

Job Skills: Medical

Professional Skills: Confidentiality, Consultation, Collaboration, Interpreting Data and Problem Solving

Technical Skills: Behavioral Health, Medical Charting, Medication Management, Policy Direction & Public Health

• May be exposed to unpredictable resident behavior and communicable diseases.

• The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees as defined in applicable federal law, state law, and any effective executive order.

• To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact the ADA Coordinator for the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities at EEO-DiversityAffairs@dodd.ohio.gov

• The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.Rule 5123-2-02 “Background Investigations for Employment,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being hired by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities.

• Due to the unclassified status of this position, a more detailed background check is required in addition to the criminal background check.

• This position requires filing a financial disclosure statement with the Ohio Ethics Commission upon hire and annually thereafter.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.