Physician

VitalCore Health Strategies; Ellsworth (KS); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Life Insurance

Disability

Identity Protection

Pet Insurance

EAP & Discounts

401K

Paid Time Off

Annual Bonus

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies is seeking a PRN Physician at Ellsworth Correctional Facility in Ellsworth, KS. The Site Medical Director role provides health authority and supervises clinical services to ensure quality patient care in a correctional setting.

The position emphasizes on-call coverage, adherence to protocols, and collaboration with staff to deliver comprehensive medical services within national standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical school.
• Fully licensed to practice in the state of employment.
• Current DEA Registration.
• Board certification/eligibility in Family or Internal Medicine preferred with admin experience in corrections.

Responsibilities

• Consult with medical providers to resolve issues in delivering services.
• Supervise clinical services provided by professional staff.
• Ensure and provide on-call services.
• Review and approve clinical protocols, policies and disaster plans.
• Manage referrals to outside facilities for quality and continuity of care.
• Sponsor PAs and NPs under state law for correctional facilities.
• Represent the healthcare program in discussions with local groups or officials.
• Attend medical and clinical meetings as required.
• Complete sick calls, chronic care and infirmary care as required.
• Document all encounters in patient medical records with legible signatures.
• Countersign verbal or telephone orders as required.

Skills

English fluency

Leadership & supervision

Medical license (state)

DEA registration

Education

Medical school graduate

Job description

Start A New Career with VitalCore Health Strategies!

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional healthcare, has an opening for a PRN Physician at Ellsworth Correctional Facility in Ellsworth, KS!! ( 8 hours weekly)

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 but have no other managerial responsibilities.

MEDICAL DIRECTOR / PHYSICIAN MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of an accredited medical school
• Fully licensed to practice in the state of employment
• 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 fluent in English language, including reading, writing, speaking, and understanding.
• Must be a supportive team member who contributes to and demonstrates teamwork 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.