VitalCore Health Strategies
Physician (Medical Director)
VitalCore Health Strategies, Racine, Wisconsin, United States, 53404
Overview
VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional healthcare, has an opening for a
PRN
Physician
at Racine Co Jail in Racine, Wisconsin.
At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring hardworking ethical individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment 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 Insurance
Life Insurance
Short Term/Long Term Disability
Identity Theft Protection
Animal/Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
401K
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 medical care but have no other managerial responsibilities.
Minimum Requirements
Graduate of an accredited medical school
Fully licensed to practice in the state of employment
Current DEA Registration
Preferred board certified or board eligible in a 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, understanding)
Team player with demonstrated teamwork and the ability to work independently when needed
Able to deal tactfully with personnel, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the public
Leadership and supervisory ability; 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
Essential Functions
Consult with medical providers in the community to resolve issues in delivering services to patients
Supervise the clinical services provided by 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
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
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 with timely, legible, and signed entries
Ensure verbal or telephone orders are countersigned as required
Adhere to approved formulary for therapeutic regimens; review non-formulary requests
Utilize in-house resource personnel for treatment and resolution of identified problems
Provide emergency treatment on-site and respond appropriately in urgent or emergency situations
Maintain competence in CPR and AED use
Follow evidence-based standards of medical care through adherence to policies and procedures
VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to an inclusive workplace where all employees can participate and contribute to the success of the business.
Schedule : 8 hours weekly;
Location : Racine, WI
Compensation : 125-150 Hourly Wage
Job Functions
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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PRN
Physician
at Racine Co Jail in Racine, Wisconsin.
At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring hardworking ethical individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment 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 Insurance
Life Insurance
Short Term/Long Term Disability
Identity Theft Protection
Animal/Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
401K
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 medical care but have no other managerial responsibilities.
Minimum Requirements
Graduate of an accredited medical school
Fully licensed to practice in the state of employment
Current DEA Registration
Preferred board certified or board eligible in a 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, understanding)
Team player with demonstrated teamwork and the ability to work independently when needed
Able to deal tactfully with personnel, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the public
Leadership and supervisory ability; 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
Essential Functions
Consult with medical providers in the community to resolve issues in delivering services to patients
Supervise the clinical services provided by 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
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
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 with timely, legible, and signed entries
Ensure verbal or telephone orders are countersigned as required
Adhere to approved formulary for therapeutic regimens; review non-formulary requests
Utilize in-house resource personnel for treatment and resolution of identified problems
Provide emergency treatment on-site and respond appropriately in urgent or emergency situations
Maintain competence in CPR and AED use
Follow evidence-based standards of medical care through adherence to policies and procedures
VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to an inclusive workplace where all employees can participate and contribute to the success of the business.
Schedule : 8 hours weekly;
Location : Racine, WI
Compensation : 125-150 Hourly Wage
Job Functions
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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