Medical Director -County Correctional Healthcare

Medical Director -County Correctional Healthcare Cleveland, OH Job Details Full-time 18 hours ago Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Doctor of Medicine Medicine Clinical program implementation Accreditation standards (regulatory compliance area) Psychiatry

BC/BE BLS

Certification Correctional experience Team management Basic life support Corrections facility medical clinic experience Quality improvement DEA License Doctor of Osteopathy Healthcare team management Medical License Psychiatric care Senior level

Full Job Description Location:

County Correctional Biweekly Hours:

80.00

Shift:

8-5 The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County's safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers. The MetroHealth System is seeking a Medical Director to lead the provider team and clinical direction of the Cuyahoga County Corrections Center Medical Services that MetroHealth provides for the Cuyahoga County Jail System. The Medical Director shall be a licensed physician in the State of Ohio and will serve as the responsible physician for the Cuyahoga County Corrections Center Health Services Program. The Medical Director will provide clinical oversight of all medical and psychiatric services, develop programs that support reduced recidivism, and provide pharmacy licensure and medication practice review. The Medical Director will work collaboratively with MetroHealth leadership, County Correctional leadership, clinical and support staff on identifying opportunities for new or revised processes to ensure access, performance improvement, as well as development of an effective, high quality, skilled and motivated workforce. Ensures that medical care within the correctional facility meets NCCHC accreditation standards and other corrections regulations. The Medical Director will uphold the mission, vision, and values of the MetroHealth System. Interested candidates must meet the following qualifications: Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, non-restricted license to practice medicine in the State of Ohio, board certification or board eligibility in adult primary care or emergency medicine, federal DEA registration number, current basic life support certification from the AHA, and ability to meet specific credential and privileging requirements to be determined by MetroHealth. Experience with or certification of Correctional Healthcare preferred. Positions are available immediately. If you would like to be a part of our team, please send cover letter and CV to: Tania Rizwan, Provider Recruitment The MetroHealth System is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.