Medical Director (Physician)

VitalCore Health Strategies; Lancaster (MA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Medical

Vision

HSA

Life Insurance

Disability

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

EAP & Discounts

401K Matching

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies in Lancaster, MA seeks a Full-Time Medical Director / Physician for Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center. The role provides clinical leadership for the site and ensures delivery of on-site medical care in a correctional setting.

The Site Medical Director supervises clinicians, coordinates referrals, maintains protocols, and participates in emergency coverage while supporting staff and advancing evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical school.
• Fully licensed to practice in Massachusetts.
• Current DEA registration.
• Board certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine with corrections admin experience.
• Fluent in English (reading/writing/speaking).

Responsibilities

• Supervise clinical services for the site and ensure quality care.
• Provide on-call services and emergency coverage.
• Review and approve clinical protocols, policies, and disaster plans.
• Manage referrals to outside facilities for quality and continuity.
• Sponsor Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners per state law.
• Represent healthcare program in discussions with officials.
• Ensure documentation is accurate and timely in patient records.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical supervision

On-call management

Communication

Administrative experience

Education

Medical degree

Massachusetts medical license

Current DEA Registration

Board certification in Family/Internal Medicine

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Join the VitalCore Team in Massachusetts! We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Healthcare has an opening for a Full-TimeMedical Director / Physician at Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center in Lancaster, MA.

Looking for a rewarding career in the healthcare field with competitive wages, an annual incentive bonus, and an excellent benefits package?

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, dedicated individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first‑hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

MEDICAL DIRECTOR / PHYSICIAN BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• Holiday Pay: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Medical
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401K & Plan Matching
• PTO
• Annual Incentive Bonus

MEDICAL DIRECTOR / PHYSICIAN POSITION SUMMARY

The Site Medical Director serves as the responsible Physician and health authority required by national standards. They provide overall supervision for clinical services for the site to ensure appropriate delivery of on and off site necessary medical care but have no other managerial responsibilities.

MEDICAL DIRECTOR / PHYSICIAN ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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.

MEDICAL DIRECTOR / PHYSICIAN MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of an accredited medical school
• Fully licensed to practice in the state of Massachusetts
• Current DEA Registration
• Must be board certified in primary care specialty (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine) with administrative experience in corrections and/or managed healthcare delivery
• 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

VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.

Keywords: Medical Director, Correctional Healthcare, physician, MD