Medical Director - part time (4 hrs/week)

Wexford Health Sources, Inc.; Belington (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is seeking a Site Medical Director at Tygart Valley Regional Jail in Belington, West Virginia. The role operates part-time (4 hours per week) and involves providing and coordinating medical care with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality service.

Under supervision of the Regional Medical Director, you will manage chronic disease care, participate in policy development, and lead clinical discussions to improve patient outcomes and safety at the site.

Qualifications

• MD with West Virginia medical license (active).
• WV Controlled Substance license current; DEA license required.
• Board certified or board eligible; CPR/CCHP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality medical care under supervision of Regional Medical Director.
• Promote quality of care and patient safety at the site.
• Oversee utilization management and clinical practice standards.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Medical supervision

Chronic disease

Quality improvement

Team communication

Education

Medical Degree

Job description

POSITION: Medical Director
SCHEDULE: Part time (4 hrs/wk)
FACILITY: Tygart Valley Regional Jail
LOCATION: Belington, West Virginia

MORE than just a paycheck.

Position Summary
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.

• 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.
• Provides clinical supervision (a leader and mentor for) staff physicians and mid-level providers at the site level.
• Works closely with the site manager to ensure successful, efficient and effective patient care.
• 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.
• Addresses medical grievances with assistance of Site Managers.
• Communicates regularly with dentists, mental health professionals, and optometrists on site to develop a more holistic approach to healthcare for our patients.
• 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.
• Performs death and case reviews prior to sending these reviews to the Regional Medical Director.
• Performs Peer Reviews on Medical Directors/providers from other facilities.
• 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.
• Meets with the Warden/AWP regularly and develop good working relationships with security.
• Assists Staffing in provider recruiting initiatives.
• Participates in provider training.
• Participates in audits.
• Ensures site clinical coverage. Shares in after-hours and weekend call duties.
• 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
The following requirements list the minimum to qualify. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.

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.

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

EOE/M/F/D/V