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Wexford Health Sources, Inc.
Medical Director - part time
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A Medical Director directs and manages a medical practice, clinic, lab or public health program. Organizes and manages of staff physicians, policy implementation, and ensures that standards for medical care are communicated and maintained.
$257,655 / year median in West Virginia
+12% projected growth
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POSITION
Medical DirectorSCHEDULE
Part time - 1 clinic (8 hours) every other weekFACILITY
Central Regional JailLOCATION
Sutton, West Virginia Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest correctional health care providers. Over the past 30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped literally millions of justice-involved patients receive life-changing medical and mental health services.POSITION SUMMARY
Under administrative and clinical supervision of the Regional Medical Director, the Site Medical Director is responsible for promoting and providing high-quality medical care. Works collegially and cooperatively with the Regional Medical Director, other physicians, physician extenders (e.g., physician assistants, nurse practitioners, etc.), dentists, psychiatrists, psychologists, and any other medical professionals working within the medical facilities at the site. Actively participates in discussions regarding the resolution of problems related to quality of care, patient safety issues and patient complaints/grievances arising at their site. Responsible for maintaining utilization management and clinical practice standards through the application of the organization's clinical criteria. Participates in the development of medical/clinical policies and case consultation to clinical staff when asked. Maintains the highest level of medical quality and service at the assigned site and represents organization clinical philosophy to patients, providers, facility personnel, and the community. Utilizes electronic medical record system as applicable throughout the scope of duties and responsibilities. 1. Participate in Clinical Case/Disease Management initiatives.- Treats difficult to manage patients with chronic disease.
- Utilizes Corporate clinical experts to assist in chronic disease management.
- Reviews all patients to be presented at Collegial Review for off-site/specialty care Prepares and presents cases at the Collegial Review.
- Ensures that no backlogs occur for chronic care clinics and sick call by working with site providers and site manager.
- Ensures appropriate infirmary care is delivered. Supervises infirmary rounds.
- Reviews care plans for all patients returning from hospitalizations, ER runs, and off-site specialty care visits.
- Reviews and signs-off on labs daily. 2. Provides clinical supervision (a leader and mentor for) staff physicians and mid-level providers at the site level. 3. Works closely with the site manager to ensure successful, efficient and effective patient care. 4. Responsive to Corporate, State-wide, Regional Medical Directors and Regional and Site Managers.
- Checks email at least twice daily.
- Respond to the Agency Medical Director with guidance from the Regional and State-wide Medical Directors.
- Develops corrective action plans for clinical and administrative deficiencies in conjunction with the Site and Regional Managers and Regional Medical Director.