Medical Director (Physician)

VitalCore Health Strategies; Michigan; On-site; USD 234,000 - 241,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Life insurance

Short/Long term disability

Identity theft protection

Pet insurance

Employee assistance program

401K

PTO

Annual incentive bonus

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies seeks a Medical Director/Physician for the Ingham County Jail in Mason, MI. This PRN position entails serving as the health authority, supervising clinical services, and ensuring delivery of care in a correctional setting.

The role requires a medical degree, current state license, and DEA registration, with preferred board certification and corrections experience. It offers a comprehensive benefits package and on-site responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical school.
• Fully licensed to practice in the state.
• Current DEA registration.

Responsibilities

• Supervise clinical services at the site to ensure quality care.
• Provide on-call medical coverage and supervise staff.
• Review clinical protocols, policies and disaster plans annually.
• Manage referrals to outside facilities for appropriate care.
• Sponsor PAs and NPs in accordance with state law for corrections.
• Represent healthcare program in discussions with officials as requested.

Skills

Medical license

DEA registration

Board certified/board eligible

Leadership

Corrections experience

Education

Accredited medical school graduate

Job description

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PRN Mason, MI, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 13314

Salary Range: $170.00 To $175.00 Hourly

Join the VitalCore Team in Michigan!

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional healthcare, has an opening for a Medical Director / Physician at Ingham County Jail in Mason, MI for PRN (8 hours / week)!!!

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring hardworking ethical 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
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Identity Theft Protection
• Animal/Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401K
• 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 in a correctional environment.

MEDICAL DIRECTOR / PHYSICIAN SCHEDULE

• PRN
• 8 hours per week

MEDICAL DIRECTOR / PHYSICIAN MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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

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 and 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 policy and procedures.

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