Medical Director

YesCare; England; On-site; USD 335,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in correctional healthcare is seeking a dedicated Medical Director to lead patient care at a correctional facility. This role involves overseeing a skilled nursing services program, conducting comprehensive examinations, and ensuring high-quality care for patients requiring close monitoring. With a commitment to making a difference in the health and well-being of an underserved population, this opportunity allows you to leverage your medical expertise in a meaningful way. Join a pioneering provider in correctional healthcare and contribute to a legacy of innovation and clinical excellence.

Benefits

401k with matching funds

Employee Discount and Rewards Program

Tuition Assistance

Continuing Education Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical school and fully licensed to practice medicine.
• Board certified or eligible in primary care specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate a skilled nursing services program and conduct daily patient rounds.
• Establish diagnoses, treatment plans, and ensure quality patient care.
• Consult with subspecialty physicians and coordinate patient care.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Leadership

Emergency Care Procedures

Patient Education

Education

Medical Degree

Board Certification in Primary Care

Job description

Experience & Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited medical school.
• Fully licensed to practice medicine in the state of employment.
• Current DEA registration.
• Preferable board certified or board eligible in primary care specialty (Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Public Health or Occupational Medicine) with administrative experience in corrections and/or managed healthcare delivery.

A background check, security clearance and drug screening are required for this role.

Responsibilities

Below is a list of your responsibilities as a Medical Director at Coxsackie Correctional Facility located in Coxsackie NY with YesCare:

• Operation of a 60-bed skilled nursing services program within the Coxsackie Regional Medical Unit.
• Patients typically require closer monitoring and skilled nursing care.
• There are no monitored/telemetry beds.
• Some of the duties of the infirmary physician include:
• Daily rounds on patients.
• Conducting comprehensive physical examinations, establishing diagnoses and appropriate treatment plans, initiating emergency care procedures.
• Following a patient’s course and discharging from the infirmary when appropriate.
• Ordering, reviewing and interpreting laboratory results, x-rays, and electrocardiograms, and discussing results with patients.
• Prescribing/ordering medications.
• Consulting with off-site subspecialty physicians/consultants and our Clinical Nurse Liaison, as needed, to coordinate plans of care and implement inpatient treatments.
• Discussing disease prevention and providing patient education.
• Ensuring and maintaining quality care.
• Participating in interdisciplinary patient care meetings and addressing identified clinical needs of patients.
• Serving as clinical lead, providing direction and oversight for the nurses.

YesCare Benefits (only applicable for full-time positions)

• 401k with matching funds
• Employee Discount and Rewards Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Starting salary $335,000

About YesCare Health

Correctional healthcare is not just a job. It’s a calling.

By choosing a career with YesCare, you are choosing the opportunity to truly make a difference in the health, well-being, and future of the patients you serve. We take pride in being a pioneer provider of correctional healthcare. As a YesCare professional, you have access to the resources and support to enhance your skills, build a solid foundation to reach your career potential, and contribute to the care and well-being of an underserved population. There is no greater calling. Join YesCare today and be part of our legacy of innovation and clinical expertise.