#325: Finding A Medical Director 101: When Do You Need One, How Can You Find One, & How Much Should You Pay One?

<p><strong>OVERVIEW:</strong></p> <p>“Play by the rules, but be ferocious.” – Phil Knight</p> <p> </p> <p>Jason A. Duprat, Entrepreneur, Healthcare Practitioner, and Host of the Healthcare Entrepreneur Academy podcast, relives the discussion about a widely-requested topic of Medical Directors. Do you need a Medical Director? How do you find a Medical Director? How much should you pay a Medical Director? Tune into this episode as Jason dives deep into each of these questions.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS</strong></p> <ul> <li>A Medical Director’s role would include overviewing everything clinical-related in your practice, such as protocols, forms, standing orders, etc.</li> <li>If you don’t have a healthcare license, you need a Medical Director to oversee your practice. In some states, a physician is required to be the Medical Director and, sometimes, even own the medical practice or run a Management Services Organization.</li> <li>Review your state’s Nurse Practice Act to see if you can practice independently.</li> <li>To find a Medical Director, start by scouring your network with someone you know, like, and trust or posting on job sites with a thoroughly detailed job description.</li> <li>Be prepared to pay a professional salary. A Medical Director’s fee would be somewhere in the range of $750-$1,500 or more per month, depending on various factors.</li> <li>Have a backup plan. Use platforms to hire your Medical Director, and it will save you tons of time and money in instances where businesses shut down due to the absence of a Medical Director.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>TWEETABLE QUOTES</strong></p> <p>“Trying to find the cheapest way is not always the best idea. You usually get what you pay for.” – Jason A. Duprat</p> <p>“You are paying for valuable service and you should be ready to compensate people on your team according to the amount of value they’re delivering.” – Jason A. Duprat</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>CONNECT WITH JASON DUPRAT:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaso