Part-Time Medical Director: Elevate Care for Underserved

Wellpath; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Wellpath in Illinois is seeking a Medical Director to provide medical oversight at the Madison County Jail. You will oversee the facility medical program, supervise staff, and ensure charting and formulary compliance, with on-site responsibility and collaboration with the Health Services Administrator.

The position requires medical school graduation, current state licensure, a DEA number, CPR certification, and CME maintenance.

Qualifications

• Medical school graduate.
• Experience in Family Practice, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine or Public Health preferred.
• Must have and maintain current licensure within the State of employment.
• Maintains a current DEA number.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification.
• Must maintain privileges. Maintains CME requirements for continued medical practice in the State.

Responsibilities

• The Medical Director provides clinical oversight to the facility medical program, adhering to existing policies and procedures for admission, transfer, and referrals.
• They supervise the care given by other personnel and provide consultation for all professionals in the system.
• The Medical Director partners with the Health Services Administrator to identify problems and recommend solutions to improve patient outcomes, including establishing and maintaining Chronic Care Clinics.
• They ensure proper documentation and adherence to the established formulary for therapeutic regimens, as well as providing emergency treatment on-site and responding appropriately in urgent or emergency situations.
• The Medical Director serves as a liaison with healthcare providers in the community, consults with medical specialists, and reviews and approves treatment protocols, clinical policies and procedures.

Education

Medical school graduate

Job description

Wellpath in Illinois is seeking a Medical Director to provide medical oversight at the Madison County Jail. You will oversee the facility medical program, supervise staff, and ensure charting and formulary compliance, with on-site responsibility and collaboration with the Health Services Administrator.

The position requires medical school graduation, current state licensure, a DEA number, CPR certification, and CME maintenance.