Site Medical Director

Experience & RequirementsGraduate of an accredited medical school.Fully licensed to practice medicine in the state of employment.Current DEA registration.Preferably board certified or board eligible in primary care specialty (Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Public Health, or Occupational Medicine) with administrative experience in corrections and/or managed healthcare delivery.A background check, security clearance, and drug screening are required for this role. YesCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, Vietnam era veteran, or disabled Veteran status.
EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans. #LI-DT1 ResponsibilitiesBelow is a list of your responsibilities as a Site Medical Director at St. Calir County in Port Huron, MI.
Only 5 hours a week.
Hybrid and alternate week schedule considered. Administrative Serve as Chairman of the Medical Audit Committee.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 plan.Provide direction and assistance to the on-site quality improvement program as well as the corporate Continuous Quality and Safety Improvement program including review and action on patient complaints, infection control, peer review, and chart audits.Manage referrals to outside healthcare facilities for appropriateness, quality, and continuity of care.Serve as a professional resource and leader for all staff physicians and applicable clinical staff at the facility(s).Assist in screening, interviewing, evaluating credentials, and hiring 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.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.Provide emergency treatment on-site and respond appropriately in urgent or emergency situations.Ensure competence in proper technique for basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation and AED use.Clinical Provide typical community standard care based on evidence-based medicine for clinical services required including but not limited to sick call, chronic care, history and physicals, and all emergency care needs.
When applicable, visit the infirmary daily and document encounters in patient's Medical Record as assigned.
The goal is to provide the right care, at the right time, and at the right location.Provide call as needed for the role.Adhere to approved formulary for therapeutic regimens before utilizing non-formulary procedures.
Document pertinent observations and logical conclusions to validate the need for non-formulary medication on a non-formulary request form for Medical Director's approval when non-formulary medication is ordered.Utilize available in-house resource personnel for treatment or resolution of identified problems before utilizing off-site referral.
Provide emergency treatment on-site and respond appropriately in urgent or emergency situations.Demonstrate proper technique for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and related drug therapy with certification as required by credentialing.Support standards of medical care through adherence to existing policies and procedures.
Serve as a resource to other professional or non-professional personnel providing instructions as needed.Attend Medical Staff meetings as required.
Provide monthly in-service education of staff as requested.
Participate in monthly review of quality of care and chart reviews as requested.
Sponsor physician assistants or nurse practitioners as required.Notify Regional Medical Director and Site Health Services Administrator of schedule changes.
Assist in arrangements for coverage of medical services if unavailable for an extended period.Participate in all quality improvement measures including sentinel event review.Actively participate in the Utilization Review process and follow proper procedures.YesCare Benefits (only applicable for full-time positions)
Health, Dental, and Vision InsuranceLife and Disability InsuranceGenerous PTO plan401k with matching fundsEmployee Discount and Rewards ProgramTuition AssistanceContinuing Education Reimbursement$145.00 PhAbout YesCare HealthCorrectional healthcare is not just a job.
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