Physician (M.D. / D.O.)-PRN

VitalCore Health Strategies; Newberry (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Part time

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies is seeking a Staff Physician (M.D. or D.O.) at Newberry Correctional Facility in Newberry, Michigan for PRN coverage. The Staff Physician facilitates medical care under supervision, taking a leading role in patient health services and medical team coordination.

Responsibilities include timely SOAP documentation, adherence to formulary, and availability for emergencies. Must hold Michigan medical license, DEA, and board certification; familiarity with correctional

Qualifications

• Licensed physician in Michigan.
• Current DEA registration.
• Board certified and qualified to practice medicine.

Responsibilities

• Ensure SOAP-format medical record documentation.
• Ensure documentation is timely, legible, and signed.
• Countersign verbal/telephone orders within 72 hours.
• Adhere to formulary and obtain approval for non-formulary medications.
• Coordinate care with in-house resources before off-site referrals.
• Provide emergency treatment on-site and participate in urgent care as needed.
• Lead and educate staff in monthly in-service sessions.
• Participate in quality care reviews and chart reviews.

Skills

Medical knowledge

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Physician in MI

DEA registration

Board certification

Job description

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MEDICAL PRN Newberry, MI, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 13738

Join the VitalCore Team in Michigan! We’re people fueled by passion, not by profit!

VitalCore Health Strategies, an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has an opening for a staff Physician (M.D. or D.O.) at Newberry Correctional Facility in Newberry, Michigan for PRN!

PHYSICIAN (M.D. / D.O.) POSITION SUMMARY

The Staff Physician works under supervision of the Site Medical Director with broad latitude for independent judgment and initiative and is an integral part of the medical team at their facility. The Staff Physician is expected to take a leading role in the delivery of health care services to our patients.

PHYSICIAN (M.D. / D.O.) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a licensed Physician in state of employment.
• Current DEA registration.
• Board certified and qualified by state laws/regulations to practice medicine.

PHYSICIAN (M.D. / D.O.) ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensures Medical Record documentation is in SOAP format, problem oriented and corresponds to the therapeutic order.
• Ensures all documentation is timed, legible, and signed.
• Ensures all verbal or telephone orders are countersigned within seventy-two (72) hours.
• Adheres to approved formulary for therapeutic regimens before utilizing non-formulary procedure.
• Documents pertinent observations and logical conclusions to validate need for non-formulary medication on non-formulary request form for Medical Director's approval when non-formulary medication is ordered.
• Utilizes available in-house resource personnel for treatment and resolution of identified problems before utilizing off-site referral.
• Provides emergency treatment on-site and responds appropriately in urgent or emergency situations.
• Demonstrates proper technique for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and related drug therapy.
• Supports standards of medical care through adherence to existing policies and procedures.
• Serves as a resource to other professional or non-professional personnel providing instructions as needed.
• Attends medical staff meetings as required. Provides monthly in-service education of staff as requested.
• Participates in monthly review of quality care and chart reviews as requested.
• Sponsors Physician Assistants as required.
• Notifies Site Medical Director and/or Site Health Services Administrator of schedule changes.
• Assists in the arrangement for coverage of medical services if unavailable for extended period of time.
• Other duties as requested by the Site Medical Director.

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.

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