Physician (Medical Director)
Company: VitalCore Health Strategies
Location: Racine
Posted on: November 7, 2024
Job Description:
Start A New Career with VitalCore Health Strategies!
VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in
correctional healthcare, has an opening for a PRN Physician at
Racine Co Jail in Racine Wisconsin.
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 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/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 BonusMEDICAL DIRECTOR / PHYSICIAN POSITION
SUMMARYThe 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 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Graduate of an accredited medical school
- Fully licensed to practice in the state of employment
- 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 fluent in English language, including reading, writing,
speaking, and understanding.
- Must be a supportive team member who contributes to and
demonstrates teamwork 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 workplaceMEDICAL 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.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. We're people who are fueled by
passion, not by profit. Keywords: Medical Director, Correctional
Healthcare, physician, MD#INDWI#ZR
Compensation details: 150-150 Hourly Wage
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