Medical Director (Physician)

Job description

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Healthcare has an opening for a Full-Time Medical Director / Physician at Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center in Lancaster, MA. Looking for a rewarding career in the healthcare field with competitive wages, an annual incentive bonus, and an excellent benefits package? At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, dedicated 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

Medical

Dental

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Short Term/Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center

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 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Consult with medical providers in the community to resolve issues in delivering services to patients. 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 verbal or telephone orders are countersigned as required. Utilize available in-house resource personnel for treatment and resolution of identified problems before utilizing off-site Provide emergency treatment on-site and respond appropriately in urgent or emergency situations. To redefine benchmarks for the industry utilizing core values, strong partnerships, effective clinical practices, and innovative healthcare strategies. Follow evidence base standards of medical care through adherence to existing policies and procedures. MEDICAL DIRECTOR / PHYSICIAN MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Graduate of an accredited medical school Current DEA Registration Must be board certified 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 not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace 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. Keywords: Medical Director, Correctional Healthcare, physician, MD

Worksite address

lancaster, MA, 01523, US

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