PRN Staff Physician (MD/DO) — Correctional Health Leader

VITALCARE MEDICAL PRACTICE; Munising (MI); On-site; USD 165,000 - 289,000; Full time

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies is seeking a Staff Physician (MD/DO) for Alger Correctional Facility in Wetmore, Michigan, on a PRN basis. The physician will lead medical care delivery under the Site Medical Director, ensuring quality care and documentation.

Responsibilities include on-site emergency care, chart reviews, and staff education, with a focus on adherence to policies and proper medical record-keeping. DEA registration and state licensure are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 72 hours.
• Adheres to formulary for therapeutic regimens before non-formulary use.
• Documents relevant observations and conclusions to justify non-formulary requests.
• Provides emergency treatment on-site and responds to urgent situations.
• Attends medical staff meetings and provides monthly in-service education.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

DEA registration

Education

MD or DO degree

Job description

VitalCore Health Strategies is seeking a Staff Physician (MD/DO) for Alger Correctional Facility in Wetmore, Michigan, on a PRN basis. The physician will lead medical care delivery under the Site Medical Director, ensuring quality care and documentation.

Responsibilities include on-site emergency care, chart reviews, and staff education, with a focus on adherence to policies and proper medical record-keeping. DEA registration and state licensure are required.