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VitalCore Health Strategies

Physician (Medical Director)

VitalCore Health Strategies, Racine, Wisconsin, United States, 53404

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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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