VitalCore Health Strategies
Physician / Medical Director
VitalCore Health Strategies, Georgetown, Delaware, United States, 19947
VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional healthcare, is seeking a Full‑Time Physician/Medical Director for Sussex Correctional Institution in Georgetown, Delaware.
PHYSICIAN / MEDICAL DIRECTOR POSITION SUMMARY The Physician / Medical Director provides clinical leadership, medical oversight, and quality assurance for healthcare services delivered within the correctional institution. This role ensures medical care complies with applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies while supporting safe, effective, and ethical delivery of care to inmates.
PHYSICIAN / MEDICAL DIRECTOR 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 coverage
Vision coverage
Health Savings Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
Short‑Term/Long‑Term Disability
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
401(k) & Plan Matching
PTO
Annual Incentive Bonus
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
PHYSICIAN / MEDICAL DIRECTOR MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Graduate of an accredited medical school.
Fully licensed to practice in Delaware.
Current DEA Registration.
Preferred Board Certified.
Must be a supportive team member who demonstrates teamwork and the team concept.
PHYSICIAN / MEDICAL DIRECTOR 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, 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 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 patients’ medical records.
Ensure all documentation is timely, legible and signed.
Ensure all verbal or telephone orders are countersigned as required.
Adhere to approved formulary for therapeutic regimens before utilization.
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 referral.
Provide emergency treatment on‑site and respond appropriately in urgent or emergency situations.
Redefine benchmarks for the industry through utilization.
Ensure competence in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation and AED use.
Follow evidence‑based standards of medical care through adherence to existing policies and procedures.
Compensation details $350,000 – $365,000 annually.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
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PHYSICIAN / MEDICAL DIRECTOR POSITION SUMMARY The Physician / Medical Director provides clinical leadership, medical oversight, and quality assurance for healthcare services delivered within the correctional institution. This role ensures medical care complies with applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies while supporting safe, effective, and ethical delivery of care to inmates.
PHYSICIAN / MEDICAL DIRECTOR 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 coverage
Vision coverage
Health Savings Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
Short‑Term/Long‑Term Disability
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
401(k) & Plan Matching
PTO
Annual Incentive Bonus
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
PHYSICIAN / MEDICAL DIRECTOR MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Graduate of an accredited medical school.
Fully licensed to practice in Delaware.
Current DEA Registration.
Preferred Board Certified.
Must be a supportive team member who demonstrates teamwork and the team concept.
PHYSICIAN / MEDICAL DIRECTOR 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, 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 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 patients’ medical records.
Ensure all documentation is timely, legible and signed.
Ensure all verbal or telephone orders are countersigned as required.
Adhere to approved formulary for therapeutic regimens before utilization.
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 referral.
Provide emergency treatment on‑site and respond appropriately in urgent or emergency situations.
Redefine benchmarks for the industry through utilization.
Ensure competence in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation and AED use.
Follow evidence‑based standards of medical care through adherence to existing policies and procedures.
Compensation details $350,000 – $365,000 annually.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
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