VitalCore Health Strategies
Medical Director (Physician)
VitalCore Health Strategies, Janesville, Wisconsin, United States, 53546
Overview
Join the VitalCore Team in Wisconsin! 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 Rock County Jail in Janesville, Wisconsin. 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 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 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. 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 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 and ensure documentation is timely, legible, and signed. Ensure all verbal or telephone orders are countersigned as required. Adhere to approved formulary for therapeutic regimens and review non-formulary requests with proper documentation. Utilize available in-house resource personnel for treatment and resolution of identified problems before referral. Provide emergency treatment on-site and respond appropriately in urgent or emergency situations. Define benchmarks for the industry and ensure competence in basic CPR and AED use. Follow evidence-based standards of medical care through adherence to existing policies and procedures. 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 (reading, writing, speaking, and understanding) Must be a supportive team member who contributes to and demonstrates teamwork 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 others 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. Compensation details:
145-150 Hourly Wage Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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Join the VitalCore Team in Wisconsin! 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 Rock County Jail in Janesville, Wisconsin. 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 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 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. 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 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 and ensure documentation is timely, legible, and signed. Ensure all verbal or telephone orders are countersigned as required. Adhere to approved formulary for therapeutic regimens and review non-formulary requests with proper documentation. Utilize available in-house resource personnel for treatment and resolution of identified problems before referral. Provide emergency treatment on-site and respond appropriately in urgent or emergency situations. Define benchmarks for the industry and ensure competence in basic CPR and AED use. Follow evidence-based standards of medical care through adherence to existing policies and procedures. 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 (reading, writing, speaking, and understanding) Must be a supportive team member who contributes to and demonstrates teamwork 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 others 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. Compensation details:
145-150 Hourly Wage Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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