Medical Director (Physician)

VitalCore Health Strategies; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 165,312 - 247,968; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies seeks a Medical Director/Physician for a part-time role at the Berrien County Jail in St. Joseph, Michigan.

The position provides clinical supervision and strategic oversight for medical services, with on-site responsibility and an emphasis on quality care in a correctional setting. The role requires an accredited medical degree, active state medical licensure, and DEA registration.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical school.
• Fully licensed to practice in the state.
• Current DEA registration.
• Board certification or eligibility in Family or Internal Medicine preferred.
• Ability to lead and supervise clinical staff.
• Ability to make independent decisions when required.
• Demonstrates teamwork and professional conduct.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of corrections or managed care delivery is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise clinical services at the site and ensure quality care.
• Provide on-site emergency medical care as needed.
• Maintain and oversee on-call coverage for medical services.
• Review and approve clinical protocols and policies.
• Manage referrals to external facilities for appropriate care.
• Sponsor PAs and NPs in compliance with state laws.
• Represent the healthcare program in meetings with officials.
• Document encounters accurately in patient records and ensure timely signatures.
• Participate in trainings and maintain readiness for emergencies.

Skills

Board certification

Team player

Independent decision making

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Strong communication

Education

Medical degree (MD)

Licensed to practice in state

DEA registration

Tools

DEA registration

Job description

About this position

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 Berrien County Jail in St. Joseph, Michigan for Part-Time (3 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
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 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

• Part-Time
• 3 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 utili
• 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 utili
• referral.
• Provide emergency treatment on-site and respond appropriately in urgent or emergency situations.
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• 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.

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