Correctional Medical Director (Physician)

VitalCore Health Strategies; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Medical

Vision

Health Savings Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending

Life Insurance

Short/Long Disability

401K & Plan Matching

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies in Meridian, MS seeks a Medical Director (Physician) to oversee clinical services at East Mississippi Correctional Facility. The DON/Site Medical Director provides medical authority, ensures delivery of care, and maintains quality standards on-site.

The role requires leadership, board certification (preferred), and a licensed physician with DEA registration, ready to supervise physicians, PAs, and NPs while coordinating with external facilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical school.
• Fully licensed to practice in the state of employment.
• Current DEA Registration.
• Preferred Board Certified.
• Must be fluent in English language, including reading, writing, speaking, and understanding.
• Must be a supportive team member who contributes to and demonstrates team work and team concept.
• Able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Able to deal tactfully with personnel, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Possess leadership and supervisory ability and be able to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Must have experience in sub-acute inpatient care and hospitalist experience.

Responsibilities

• Consult with medical providers in the community to resolve issues in delivering services to patients.
• Supervise the clinical services provided by the professional and paraprofessional staff.
• Ensure and provide on-call services.
• Annually review and approve clinical protocols, policies and procedures, and medical disaster plans.
• Manage referrals to outside healthcare facilities for appropriateness, quality, and continuity of care.
• Sponsor Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners in compliance with the state law for correctional facilities.
• Serve as a resource to all staff Physicians and applicable clinical staff at the facility(s).
• Assist in screening, interviewing, evaluating credentials, and hiring of healthcare providers.
• Participate in in-service training classes.
• Represent the healthcare program in discussions with local civic groups or visiting officials as requested.
• Attend medical, clinical and other meetings, as required.
• Complete sick call, chronic care and infirmary care as required.
• Document all encounters in patient's medical record.
• Ensure all documentation is timed, legible and signed.
• Ensure all verbal or telephone orders are countersigned as required.
• Adhere to approved formulary for therapeutic regimens before utilizing non-formulary procedure.
• Review all non-formulary requests to ensure documentation of pertinent observations and treatment conclusions.
• Utilize available in-house resource personnel for treatment and resolution of identified problems before utilizing off-site referral.
• Provide emergency treatment on-site and respond appropriately in urgent or emergency situations.
• To redefine benchmarks for the industry utilizing core values, strong partnerships, effective clinical practices, and innovative healthcare strategies.
• Ensure competence in proper technique for basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation and AED use.
• Follow evidence base standards of medical care through adherence to existing policies and procedures.

Education

Medical degree

Licensed to practice in the state of employment

Current DEA Registration

Board Certified (preferred)

Job description

VitalCore Health Strategies in Meridian, MS seeks a Medical Director (Physician) to oversee clinical services at East Mississippi Correctional Facility. The DON/Site Medical Director provides medical authority, ensures delivery of care, and maintains quality standards on-site.

The role requires leadership, board certification (preferred), and a licensed physician with DEA registration, ready to supervise physicians, PAs, and NPs while coordinating with external facilities as needed.