What are the responsibilities and job description for the UCHC Medical Director Statewide position at Rutgers The State University?
Rutgers The State University UCHC Medical Director Statewide in New Brunswick, New Jersey
Position Information
Recruitment / Posting Title : UCHC Medical Director Statewide
Job Category : Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) - Physician
Department : UCHC-Ph-UCHC'S Admin
Overview : University Correctional Health Care (UCHC), operating within Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is dedicated to excellence in providing physical, mental health, dental and sex offender treatment services to those involved in the criminal justice systems in New Jersey. UCHC operates with a total budget of $150 million and approximately 1,000 staff.
We are committed to being a leader in the delivery of effective, compassionate, and accessible care informed by research within correctional environments. We Care. We Teach. We Heal. We Improve.
Posting Summary : Rutgers University Correctional Health Care is seeking a UCHC Medical Director Statewide, located in Trenton, NJ. The Medical Director is responsible for managing the provision of medical services to inmates of the Department of Corrections (DOC) and other UCHC forensic contracts, which are consistent with community standards of care. Duties include :
- Promotes a culture that is patient-centered and embraces the values of Rutgers Health.
- Manages overall clinical and teaching responsibilities for University Correctional Health Care and directly supervises the UCHC Associate Medical Director, Supervising Physicians, Infectious Disease Physician, Infection Control Registered Nurse, and Utilization Management Coordinator(s).
- Ensures the provision of clinical service at all of the sites.
- Serves as a liaison for clinical matters to the DOC, other medical providers and hospitals outside the system, and is available to provide on-call services.
- Demonstrates competency in recognizing the unique needs and applying relevant medical treatment approaches for adult inmates, ages 19-65 .
Position Status : Full Time
Hours Per Week : 37.50
Daily Work Shift : Day
Work Arrangement : This position requires a full onsite work arrangement.
FLSA : Exempt
Grade : MD
Annual Minimum Salary : 32111.00
Annual Mid Range Salary : 211814.00
Annual Maximum Salary : 391517.00
Union Description : Executives and Directors
Qualifications :
Minimum Education and Experience :
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Special Conditions : Must be approved by the Department of Corrections (DOC) and adhere to all DOC requirements.
Pre-employment Screenings : All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption.
Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity Statement : It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law.
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