Medical Director (Physician) Position Available In Greenwood, South Carolina

Job Description:

Join the VitalCore Team in Mississippi! We’re people who arefueled by passion, not by profit. In order to make an application, simply read through the followingjob description and make sure to attach relevant documents. VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader incorrectional healthcare, has an opening for a Medical Director /Physician at Delta Correctional Facility in Greenwood,Mississippi!! Looking for a rewarding career in the field of healthcare withcompetitive wages, annual incentive payment, and excellent benefitspackage? At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiringcompassionate, dedicated individuals who are committed to providingquality services. Join our team and experience first-hand howVitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environmentthat is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work anddedication of our staff.

MEDICAL DIRECTOR / PHYSICIAN BENEFITS PACKAGE

Holiday Pay:

New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, MemorialDay, 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 Bonus

MEDICAL DIRECTOR / PHYSICIAN POSITION SUMMARY

The Site Medical Director serves as the responsible Physician andhealth authority required by national standards. They provideoverall supervision for clinical services for the site to ensureappropriate delivery of on and off site necessary medical care buthave no other managerial responsibilities.

MEDICAL DIRECTOR / PHYSICIAN SCHEDULE

Part-Time

MEDICAL DIRECTOR / PHYSICIAN MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Graduate of an accredited medical school Fully licensed to practice in the state of Mississippi Current DEA Registration Preferred board certified or board eligible in primary carespecialty (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine) with administrativeexperience 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 anddemonstrates team work and team concept. Able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant suchaction. 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 workharmoniously with and supervise other personnel. Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of otherindividuals in the workplace

MEDICAL DIRECTOR / PHYSICIAN ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Consult with medical providers in the community to resolve issuesin delivering services to patients. Supervise the clinical services provided by the professional andparaprofessional staff. Ensure and provide on-call services. Annually review and approve clinical protocols, policies andprocedures, and medical disaster plans. Manage referrals to outside healthcare facilities forappropriateness, quality, and continuity of care. Sponsor Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners in compliancewith the state law for correctional facilities. Serve as a resource to all staff Physicians and applicable clinicalstaff at the facility(s). Assist in screening, interviewing, evaluating credentials, andhiring of healthcare providers. Participate in in-service training classes. Represent the healthcare program in discussions with local civicgroups or visiting officials as requested. Attend medical, clinical and other meetings, as required. Complete sick call, chronic care and infirmary care asrequired. Document all encounters in patient’s medical record. Ensure all documentation is timed, legible and signed. Ensure all verbal or telephone orders are countersigned asrequired. Adhere to approved formulary for therapeutic regimens beforeutilizing non-formulary procedure. Review all non-formulary requests to ensure documentation ofpertinent observations and treatment conclusions. Utilize available in-house resource personnel for treatment andresolution of identified problems before utilizing off-site referral. Provide emergency treatment on-site and respond appropriately inurgent or emergency situations. To redefine benchmarks for the industry utilizing core values,strong partnerships, effective clinical practices, and innovativehealthcare strategies. Ensure competence in proper technique for basic cardiopulmonaryresuscitation and AED use. Follow evidence base standards of medical care through adherence toexisting policies and procedures.

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