Wexford Health Sources, Inc.
Medical Director
Wexford Health Sources, Inc., White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, United States, 24986
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Job Description
POSITION: Medical Director SCHEDULE: Full-Time / Part-Time / Per Diem FACILITY: Facility Name LOCATION: City, State A Job Should be MORE than just a paycheck. 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 millions of justice-involved patients receive life-changing medical and mental health services. The majority of our patients come from marginalized or impoverished backgrounds. In many cases, our doctors, nurses, and behavioral health professionals represent the patient’s first experience with quality, compassionate health care. We heal and rehabilitate thousands of incarcerated patients every day. When you join Wexford Health, you do MORE than just further your career. You also become part of a team—a family—whose mission is to care for patients that cannot care for themselves. You change lives. You make a difference. If you are looking for a position that empowers you to do MORE… then look at Wexford Health. BENEFITS Wexford Health offers a competitive benefits package including: Performance check-ins with annual merit increase Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave Paid holidays Comprehensive health insurance through BlueCross BlueShield Dental and Vision insurance 401(k) retirement saving plan Company-paid short-term disability Healthcare and dependent care spending account Continuing education options 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 with the Regional Medical Director, other physicians, physician extenders (e.g., physician assistants, nurse practitioners), dentists, psychiatrists, psychologists, and other medical professionals at the site. Participates in discussions on quality of care, patient safety, and patient complaints/grievances. Maintains utilization management and clinical practice standards through the organization’s clinical criteria. Participates in the development of medical/clinical policies and provides case consultation when asked. Maintains the highest level of medical quality and service and represents the organization’s clinical philosophy to patients, providers, facility personnel, and the community. Utilizes the electronic medical record system as applicable. Participate in Clinical Case/Disease Management initiatives and treat difficult-to-manage patients with chronic disease. Review cases for Collegial Review and prepare/present cases for off-site/specialty care. Ensure no backlogs for chronic care clinics and sick calls; supervise infirmary rounds and review care plans for patients returning from hospitalizations or off-site care. Review and sign-off on labs daily. Provide clinical supervision for staff physicians and mid-level providers at the site. Collaborate with the site manager to ensure effective patient care and respond to guidance from Corporate, State-wide, Regional Medical Directors and Site Managers. Address medical grievances with assistance from Site Managers; communicate with dentists, mental health professionals, and optometrists for holistic care. Communicate clinical and administrative issues to Site Manager and Regional Medical Director; develop corrective action plans with Site and Regional leadership. Perform death and case reviews; conduct peer reviews with other facilities’ Medical Directors/providers. Participate in monthly reviews of off-site care, DME utilization, provider prescriptive practice, laboratory, and x-ray services in coordination with statewide leaders. Meet with the Warden/AWP regularly and maintain good working relationships with security. Assist staffing in provider recruiting initiatives and participate in provider training and audits. Ensure site clinical coverage; share in after-hours and weekend call duties. Perform other duties as assigned by State-wide and Regional Medical Directors. The duties and responsibilities listed are for payroll purposes; employees may be assigned other duties as required. JOB REQUIREMENTS
LICENSURE:
Current West Virginia Medical license; Current West Virginia Controlled Substance license; Current DEA CERTIFICATION:
Current CPR certification required; CCHP certification preferred EDUCATION:
Medical Degree required. Board certified or Board eligible preferred. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of clinical experience preferred Prior experience with use of electronic medical record system EOE/M/F/D/V 22480 To Apply for this Job Click Here #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Description
POSITION: Medical Director SCHEDULE: Full-Time / Part-Time / Per Diem FACILITY: Facility Name LOCATION: City, State A Job Should be MORE than just a paycheck. 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 millions of justice-involved patients receive life-changing medical and mental health services. The majority of our patients come from marginalized or impoverished backgrounds. In many cases, our doctors, nurses, and behavioral health professionals represent the patient’s first experience with quality, compassionate health care. We heal and rehabilitate thousands of incarcerated patients every day. When you join Wexford Health, you do MORE than just further your career. You also become part of a team—a family—whose mission is to care for patients that cannot care for themselves. You change lives. You make a difference. If you are looking for a position that empowers you to do MORE… then look at Wexford Health. BENEFITS Wexford Health offers a competitive benefits package including: Performance check-ins with annual merit increase Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave Paid holidays Comprehensive health insurance through BlueCross BlueShield Dental and Vision insurance 401(k) retirement saving plan Company-paid short-term disability Healthcare and dependent care spending account Continuing education options 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 with the Regional Medical Director, other physicians, physician extenders (e.g., physician assistants, nurse practitioners), dentists, psychiatrists, psychologists, and other medical professionals at the site. Participates in discussions on quality of care, patient safety, and patient complaints/grievances. Maintains utilization management and clinical practice standards through the organization’s clinical criteria. Participates in the development of medical/clinical policies and provides case consultation when asked. Maintains the highest level of medical quality and service and represents the organization’s clinical philosophy to patients, providers, facility personnel, and the community. Utilizes the electronic medical record system as applicable. Participate in Clinical Case/Disease Management initiatives and treat difficult-to-manage patients with chronic disease. Review cases for Collegial Review and prepare/present cases for off-site/specialty care. Ensure no backlogs for chronic care clinics and sick calls; supervise infirmary rounds and review care plans for patients returning from hospitalizations or off-site care. Review and sign-off on labs daily. Provide clinical supervision for staff physicians and mid-level providers at the site. Collaborate with the site manager to ensure effective patient care and respond to guidance from Corporate, State-wide, Regional Medical Directors and Site Managers. Address medical grievances with assistance from Site Managers; communicate with dentists, mental health professionals, and optometrists for holistic care. Communicate clinical and administrative issues to Site Manager and Regional Medical Director; develop corrective action plans with Site and Regional leadership. Perform death and case reviews; conduct peer reviews with other facilities’ Medical Directors/providers. Participate in monthly reviews of off-site care, DME utilization, provider prescriptive practice, laboratory, and x-ray services in coordination with statewide leaders. Meet with the Warden/AWP regularly and maintain good working relationships with security. Assist staffing in provider recruiting initiatives and participate in provider training and audits. Ensure site clinical coverage; share in after-hours and weekend call duties. Perform other duties as assigned by State-wide and Regional Medical Directors. The duties and responsibilities listed are for payroll purposes; employees may be assigned other duties as required. JOB REQUIREMENTS
LICENSURE:
Current West Virginia Medical license; Current West Virginia Controlled Substance license; Current DEA CERTIFICATION:
Current CPR certification required; CCHP certification preferred EDUCATION:
Medical Degree required. Board certified or Board eligible preferred. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of clinical experience preferred Prior experience with use of electronic medical record system EOE/M/F/D/V 22480 To Apply for this Job Click Here #J-18808-Ljbffr