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VitalCore Health Strategies
Physician (M.D./D.O)
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What they do
A Physician (Other) diagnoses and treats illness and injuries in patients. May specialize in working with a particular group of people (such as children), or a particular area of health care and treatment (such as cardiology, oncology, surgery, radiology or anesthesiology). Works from a private practice or within a hospital or larger healthcare facility.
$235,743 / year median in Colorado
+8% projected growth
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 Physician (M.D/D.O.) at Jefferson County Detention Center in Golden Colorado!!! 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.
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(M.D./D.O.)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 BonusPHYSICIAN
(M.D. / D.O.)POSITION SUMMARY
The Staff Physician works under supervision of the Site Medical Director with broad latitude for independent judgment and initiative and is an integral part of the medical team at their facility. The Staff Physician is expected to take a leading role in the delivery of health care services to our patients.PHYSICIAN
(M.D. / D.O.)MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Must be a licensed Physician in state of employment.
- Current DEA registration.
- Board certified and qualified by state laws/regulations to practice medicine.
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(M.D. / D.O.)ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Ensures Medical Record documentation is in SOAP format, problem oriented and corresponds to the therapeutic order.
- Ensures all documentation is timed, legible, and signed.
- Ensures all verbal or telephone orders are countersigned within seventy-two (72) hours.
- Adheres to approved formulary for therapeutic regimens before utilizing non-formulary procedure.
- Documents pertinent observations and logical conclusions to validate need for non-formulary medication on non-formulary request form for Medical Director's approval when non-formulary medication is ordered.
- Utilizes available in-house resource personnel for treatment and resolution of identified problems before utilizing off-site referral.
- Provides emergency treatment on-site and responds appropriately in urgent or emergency situations.
- Demonstrates proper technique for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and related drug therapy.
- Supports standards of medical care through adherence to existing policies and procedures.
- Serves as a resource to other professional or non-professional personnel providing instructions as needed.
- Attends medical staff meetings as required. Provides monthly in-service education of staff as requested.
- Participates in monthly review of quality care and chart reviews as requested.
- Sponsors Physician Assistants as required.
- Notifies Site Medical Director and/or Site Health Services Administrator of schedule changes.
- Assists in the arrangement for coverage of medical services if unavailable for extended period of time.
- Other duties as requested by the Site Medical Director.