Medical Director/Physician

CHP Health; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 205,000 - 291,000; Part time

Job summary

Correctional Healthcare Partners (CHP Health) is seeking a Medical Director/Designated Health Authority for Whatcom County Jail. This is a 1099 contractor, part-time (8 hours per week) in-person position, with responsibilities spanning medical leadership, compliance, and clinical decision-making.

Applicants must hold an unrestricted medical license in the employing state, have DEA registration (X number if needed), CPR certification, and board certification.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current unrestricted license as a physician in the state of employment.
• Current DEA registration; ability to obtain a DEA X number if applicable.
• A valid CPR card and board certification recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties.
• Minimum 1 year in primary care with administrative experience in corrections or managed health care delivery.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and solid computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, manage, and evaluate medical services to meet contractual obligations and client expectations.
• Ensure all medical services comply with NCCHC, ACA, and professional standards.
• Have final authority for clinical decisions at the facility.
• Report to Health Services Administrator and CMD/CMO.

Skills

Medical license

DEA registration

CPR certification

Board certification

Corrections experience

Admin/management experience

Strong communication

Computer skills

Education

MD/DO

Job description

About Correctional Healthcare Partners Correctional Healthcare Partners (CHP Health) is a company dedicated to providing healthcare services to the incarcerated, and we're growing. We exist because the people inside county jails still deserve real healthcare — and the counties that serve them deserve a partner who shows up, owns the outcome, and gets the work right. We deliver medical, mental health, and dental care across jails and detention facilities in California and Washington, and we do it with clinicians who chose this setting and a leadership team that supports the mission.

• Hiring for PT MD (8 hour week)- Chosen candidates will work in Whatcom County Jail*

About Correctional Healthcare Partners Correctional Healthcare Partners (CHP Health) is a company dedicated to providing healthcare services to the incarcerated, and we're growing. We exist because the people inside county jails still deserve real healthcare — and the counties that serve them deserve a partner who shows up, owns the outcome, and gets the work right. We deliver medical, mental health, and dental care across jails and detention facilities in California and Washington, and we do it with clinicians who chose this setting and a leadership team that supports the mission.

• Hiring for PT MD (8 hour week)- Chosen candidates will work in Whatcom County Jail*

Pay:

$180.00 per hour

Job Description

Medical Director/Designated Health Authority

Position Requirements:

Must hold a current unrestricted license as a physician in the state of employment, current DEA registration, ability to obtain a DEA “X” number (as applicable), a valid CPR card, and be certified in a Board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties. A minimum of 1 year experience in primary care with administrative experience in corrections and/or managed health care delivery preferred. Must possess strong written communication and verbal skills and have strong computer skills.

Status

1099 Contractor, Part Time Hours

Accountable to

Health Services Administrator (HSA), and Corporate Medical Director (CMD)/Chief Medical Officer (CMO).

Physical Demands

Must have the physical and mental capacity to work in an environment that may be less than pristine, as well as manage and maintain physical and mental health when encountering stressful situations.

Summary

Under the direct administrative supervision of the Health Services Administrator, and under the direct clinical supervision of the CMD/CMO. The Medical Director is responsible for ensuring that company goals and objectives are achieved in their assigned service delivery area by leading, directing, managing, and evaluating medical services to ensure that contractual obligations and client expectations are met. Responsible for assuring all medical services are in compliance with the requirements of NCCHC, ACA, and professional medical standards. Has final authority for clinical decisions at the facility.

Work Location

In person