Statewide Medical Director

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; Waterbury (VT); On-site; USD 336,960 - 411,840; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Company paid life insurance

Health Spending Accounts (HSA)

Wellness program

Preferred banking partnership

Job summary

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions is seeking a physician in Waterbury, Vermont, to oversee somatic providers and ensure compliance with clinical guidelines. Candidates should have a graduate medical degree, management experience, and a strong background in healthcare regulations.

The role offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401k plans, while fostering a work-life balance. If you have a passion for healthcare and teamwork, we'd love to meet you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of physician experience required, preferably in emergency room/trauma.
• One year of management or supervisory level experience.
• Current licensure as a physician in Vermont.

Responsibilities

• Oversee somatic providers at Wellpath-managed facilities in Vermont.
• Provide ongoing training and support for providers.
• Participate in mortality reviews and support recruitment.
• Monitor pharmaceutical product usage for cost-effective therapy.
• Serve as a liaison between Wellpath and local jurisdictions.

Skills

Clinical and managerial skills

Compliance with clinical guidelines

Training and mentoring

Knowledge of standards and regulations

Education

Graduate of accredited medical or osteopathic medical school

Job description

We're on a path to better healthcare. Join us

Compensation Information: $336,960 - $411,840 / year

Department (Org): Regional Office

Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work-life balance for team members and their families to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:

• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for overseeing somatic providers at Wellpath-managed facilities in the state, regularly communicating with site Medical Directors and providers, and conducting facility visits.
• Provides ongoing training, mentoring, and support for providers in the state, assisting with their development of clinical and managerial skills, and ensuring compliance with Wellpath clinical guidelines and policies.
• Participates in mortality reviews, supports recruitment and onboarding of new providers, and ensures on-call and on-site coverage at facilities. Additionally, monitors pharmaceutical product usage for cost-effective therapy and participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Program.
• Assists in the review and approval of off-site service requests, annual review of clinical guidelines and policies, and ensures credentialing and privileging compliance in line with Wellpath and regulatory expectations.
• Serves as a liaison between Wellpath and local jurisdictions, participates in various meetings and committees, and provides medical services when necessary, while also offering support in handling grievances, lawsuits, or complaints at the administrative level.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Graduate of accredited medical or osteopathic medical school required (M.D. preferred).

Experience

• Three (3) years of physician experience required (preferably in emergency room/trauma) including one year of management or supervisory level experience.
• Experience in a corrections environment with knowledge of National, State and local standards, regulations and laws is preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

• Current licensure as a physician in the state of employment
• Possess and maintain current controlled substances / DEA licensure.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.