Medical Director

Wexford Health Sources, Inc.; Greenwood (WV); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Part time

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is looking for a part-time Medical Director to coordinate high-quality medical care at Northern Central Regional Jail in Greenwood, WV. The successful candidate will oversee clinical performance, manage grave medical issues, and liaise with various healthcare professionals.

The role requires a Medical Degree, current West Virginia Medical license, and experience in clinical supervision. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to patient care and the community.

Qualifications

• Current West Virginia Medical license.
• Current West Virginia Controlled Substance license.
• Current DEA.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Five years of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote and provide high-quality medical care.
• Supervise staff physicians and mid-level providers.
• Communicate clinical and administrative issues quickly.
• Participate in audits and provider training.
• Ensure site clinical coverage.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Communication

Chronic disease management

Utilization management

Team collaboration

Education

Medical Degree

Board certified or Board eligible

Tools

Electronic medical record system

Job description

Job Description

POSITION: Medical Director
SCHEDULE: Part-Time (8 hours/week)
FACILITY: Northern Central Regional Jail
LOCATION: Greenwood, WV.

Under administrative and clinical supervision of the Regional Medical Director, the Site Medical Director is responsible for promoting and providing high-quality medical care. Works collegially and cooperatively with the Regional Medical Director, other physicians, physician extenders (e.g., physician assistants, nurse practitioners, etc.), dentists, psychiatrists, psychologists, and any other medical professionals working within the medical facilities at the site. Actively participates in discussions regarding the resolution of problems related to quality of care, patient safety issues and patient complaints/grievances arising at their site. Responsible for maintaining utilization management and clinical practice standards through the application of the organization’s clinical criteria. Participates in the development of medical/clinical policies and case consultation to clinical staff when asked. Maintains the highest level of medical quality and service at the assigned site and represents organization clinical philosophy to patients, providers, facility personnel, and the community. Utilizes electronic medical record system as applicable throughout the scope of duties and responsibilities.

1. Participate in Clinical Case/Disease Management initiatives.
   • Treats difficult to manage patients with chronic disease.
   • Utilizes Corporate clinical experts to assist in chronic disease management.
   • Reviews all patients to be presented at Collegial Review for off‑site/specialty care Prepares and presents cases at the Collegial Review.
   • Ensures that no backlogs occur for chronic care clinics and sick call by working with site providers and site manager.
   • Ensures appropriate infirmary care is delivered. Supervises infirmary rounds.
   • Reviews care plans for all patients returning from hospitalizations, ER runs, and off‑site specialty care visits.
   • Reviews and signs‑off on labs daily.
2. Provides clinical supervision (a leader and mentor for) staff physicians and mid‑level providers at the site level.
3. Works closely with the site manager to ensure successful, efficient and effective patient care.
4. Responsive to Corporate, State‑wide, Regional Medical Directors and Regional and Site Managers.
   • Checks email at least twice daily.
   • Respond to the Agency Medical Director with guidance from the Regional and State‑wide Medical Directors.
5. Addresses medical grievances with assistance of Site Managers.
6. Communicates regularly with dentists, mental health professionals, and optometrists on site to develop a more holistic approach to healthcare for our patients.
7. Responsible for communicating clinical and administrative issues to Site Manager and Regional Medical Director quickly and efficiently.
   • Develops corrective action plans for clinical and administrative deficiencies in conjunction with the Site and Regional Managers and Regional Medical Director.
8. Performs death and case reviews prior to sending these reviews to the Regional Medical Director.
9. Performs Peer Reviews on Medical Directors/providers from other facilities.
10. Participates in monthly reviews of off‑site care, DME utilization, provider prescriptive practice, laboratory, and x‑ray services for their site in conjunction with the State‑wide Medical Director, Regional Medical Director and Corporate Director of Pharmacy Services or designee.
11. Meets with the Warden/AWP regularly and develop good working relationships with security.
12. Assists Staffing in provider recruiting initiatives.
13. Participates in provider training.
14. Participates in audits.
15. Ensures site clinical coverage. Shares in after‑hours and weekend call duties.
16. Other duties as assigned by the State‑wide and Regional Medical Directors.

The duties and responsibilities outlined herein are for payroll purposes only; employees may be assigned other duties as required.

Job Requirements

LICENSURE: Current West Virginia Medical license; Current West Virginia Controlled Substance license; Current DEA

CERTIFICATION: Current CPR certification required; CCHP certification preferred

EDUCATION: Medical Degree required. Board certified or Board eligible preferred.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Five (5) years of clinical experience preferred
• Prior experience with use of electronic medical record system

EOE/M/F/D/V