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POSITION : Medical Director
SCHEDULE : Part-Time / Per Diem
FACILITY : Southwestern Regional Jail
LOCATION : Holden, WV
Supplement your income! 4 hours per week!
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 and cooperatively with the Regional Medical Director, other physicians, physician extenders (e.g., physician assistants, nurse practitioners, etc.), dentists, psychiatrists, psychologists, and any other medical professionals working within the medical facilities at the site. Actively participates in discussions regarding the resolution of problems related to quality of care, patient safety issues and patient complaints / grievances arising at their site. Responsible for maintaining utilization management and clinical practice standards through the application of the organization's clinical criteria. Participates in the development of medical / clinical policies and case consultation to clinical staff when asked. Maintains the highest level of medical quality and service at the assigned site and represents organization clinical philosophy to patients, providers, facility personnel, and the community. Utilizes electronic medical record system as applicable throughout the scope of duties and responsibilities.
- Participate in Clinical Case / Disease Management initiatives.
- Provides clinical supervision (a leader and mentor for) staff physicians and mid-level providers at the site level.
- Works closely with the site manager to ensure successful, efficient and effective patient care.
- Responsive to Corporate, State-wide, Regional Medical Directors and Regional and Site Managers.
- Addresses medical grievances with assistance of Site Managers.
- Communicates regularly with dentists, mental health professionals, and optometrists on site to develop a more holistic approach to healthcare for our patients.
- Responsible for communicating clinical and administrative issues to Site Manager and Regional Medical Director quickly and efficiently.
- Performs death and case reviews prior to sending these reviews to the Regional Medical Director.
- Performs Peer Reviews on Medical Directors / providers from other facilities.
- Participates in monthly reviews of off-site care, DME utilization, provider prescriptive practice, laboratory, and x-ray services for their site in conjunction with the State-wide Medical Director, Regional Medical Director and Corporate Director of Pharmacy Services or designee.
- Meets with the Warden / AWP regularly and develop good working relationships with security.
- Assists Staffing in provider recruiting initiatives.
- Participates in provider training.
- Participates in audits.
- Ensures site clinical coverage. Shares in after-hours and weekend call duties.
- Other duties as assigned by the State-wide and Regional Medical Directors.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements list the minimum to qualify. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
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 :
EOE / M / F / D / V
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