Medical Director Physician

VitalCore Health Strategies
US - Michigan - Sawyer
November 7, 2024

Join the VitalCore Team in Michigan!

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional healthcare, has an opening for a Medical Director / Physician at Berrien County Jail in St. Joseph, Michigan for Part-Time (3 hours / week)!!!
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 Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
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 in a correctional environment.
MEDICAL DIRECTOR / PHYSICIAN SCHEDULE
Part-Time
3 hours per week
MEDICAL DIRECTOR / PHYSICIAN MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Graduate of an accredited medical school
Fully licensed to practice in the state of Virginia
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 a supportive team member who contributes to and demonstrates team work 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.
Adhere to approved formulary for therapeutic regimens before utilizing non-formulary procedure.
Review all non-formulary requests to ensure documentation of pertinent observations and treatment conclusions.
Utilize available in-house resource personnel for treatment and resolution of identified problems before utilizing off-site
referral.
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.
Ensure competence in proper technique for basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation and AED use.
Follow evidence base standards of medical care through adherence to existing policies and procedures.
Were people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.
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3 hours / week

Compensation details: 170-175 Hourly Wage

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