Medical Director (Physician) Job at VitalCore Health Strategies, Norfolk, MA

elV5U3dqZ1NuQXBEemt6UWR1d1RlTXV3Zmc9PQ==
  • VitalCore Health Strategies
  • Norfolk, MA

Job Description

Join the VitalCore Team in Massachusetts! We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Healthcare has an opening for a Medical Director / Physician at MCI-Norfolk in Norfolk, MA!

Looking for a rewarding career in the healthcare field with competitive wages, an annual incentive bonus, and an excellent benefits package?

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, dedicated 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.

MEDICAL DIRECTOR / PHYSICIAN 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
  • Health Savings Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Short Term/Long Term Disability
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
  • 401K & Plan Matching
  • PTO
  • Annual Incentive Bonus

MEDICAL DIRECTOR / PHYSICIAN POSITION SUMMARY

The Site Medical Director serves as the responsible Physician and health authority required by national standards. They provide overall supervision for clinical services for the site to ensure appropriate delivery of on and off site necessary medical care but have no other managerial responsibilities.

MEDICAL DIRECTOR / PHYSICIAN ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • 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 plans.
  • Manage referrals to outside healthcare facilities for appropriateness, quality, and continuity of care.
  • Sponsor Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners in compliance with the state law for correctional facilities.
  • Serve as a resource to all staff Physicians and applicable clinical staff at the facility(s).
  • Assist in screening, interviewing, evaluating credentials, and hiring of 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.
  • Complete sick call, chronic care and infirmary care 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.
  • Adhere to approved formulary for therapeutic regimens before utilizing non-formulary procedure.
  • Review all non-formulary requests to ensure documentation of pertinent observations and treatment conclusions.
  • Utilize available in-house resource personnel for treatment and resolution of identified problems before utilizing off-site
  • referral.
  • Provide emergency treatment on-site and respond appropriately in urgent or emergency situations.
  • To redefine benchmarks for the industry utilizing core values, strong partnerships, effective clinical practices, and innovative healthcare strategies.
  • Ensure competence in proper technique for basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation and AED use.
  • Follow evidence base standards of medical care through adherence to existing policies and procedures.

MEDICAL DIRECTOR / PHYSICIAN MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Graduate of an accredited medical school
  • Fully licensed to practice in the state of Virginia
  • Current DEA Registration
  • Preferred board certified or board eligible in primary care specialty (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine) with administrative experience 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 and demonstrates team work and team concept.
  • Able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
  • 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 work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
  • Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace

VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.

Keywords: Medical Director, Correctional Healthcare, physician, MD

#indmn

#zr

40 hours/week



PI09ec420c17d4-30492-34909478

Job Tags

Holiday work, Temporary work, Christmas work, New year, Local area, Immediate start,

Similar Jobs

GDIT

Web Software Developer - Senior (TS/SCI required) Job at GDIT

 ...Belvoir - Fort Belvoir (VAC053) Full Part/Time: Full time Job Req: RQ189399 Type...  ...Other Required: None Job Family: Software Engineering Job Qualifications:...  ...Yes Job Description: Web software Developer - Senior - TS/SCI required Transform... 

Jobs on Cash

Barber/Hair Stylist Job at Jobs on Cash

 ...Job Title: Barber/Hair Stylist Work Location: Asheville, NC Job Description: - Valid NC Barber or Cosmetology license - Take payments with your own POS, cash, etc - Punctually and cleanliness is very important - Great customer service... 

Nielsen Fleet

Accounting Clerk Job at Nielsen Fleet

Nielsen Fleet is looking for an Accounting Clerk to join our team! WE OFFER:* FREE COLLEGE OPPORTUNITY! Online or in-person with Strayer University* Excellent work environment* Employee discount plans on purchases and services* Competitive wages, commensurate... 

Aerodyne Industries

System Engineer - Mechanical Senior Engineer - A Job at Aerodyne Industries

 ...of clients count on us to prepare NASAs Missions to the Moon and Mars and to defend our nation supporting the Missile Defense Agency and Department of Defense. Join the adventure of a lifetime by becoming a teammate with Aerodyne Industries and work on projects that will... 

Scalebridger

WordPress Developer - Bilingual Menu and Event Page Creation Job at Scalebridger

 ...We are seeking a skilled WordPress developer to add a new menu item and create a bilingual event page (English and Spanish) for our website....  ...plugins like WPML or Polylang.* Strong knowledge of responsive web design and optimization.* Experience with WordPress page...