What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facility Medical Director- CRCC position at State of Washington Dept. of Corrections?
Description
Facility Medical Director (Physician) - WSM3
Coyote Ridge Corrections Center
Connell, WA.
Annual Salary Range: $124,045- $321,852
Fulltime, Permanent
The Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a seasoned healthcare leader and public servant to serve in the critical role of Facility Medical Director at the Coyote Ridge Corrections Center (CRCC). Under the administrative supervision of the Health Services Manager 2/3, and the clinical oversight of the DOC Chief Medical Officer, this position serves as the Facility Medical Director (FMD) for the Coyote Ridge Corrections Center.
This position serves on the statewide Health Services Extended Leadership Team and actively works with the Health Services Managers at the local facility to direct medical and multidisciplinary clinical care. This position promotes coordination and integration of health care from all clinical disciplines provided to the patients at the facility. Collaboratively develops, directs, and supervises the implementation of ongoing clinical quality improvement efforts at the facility level.
This position's work schedule is 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday-Friday with regular second call expectations. Physicians at DOC value the broad scope of practicing medicine while providing direct patient care in a unique setting without the pressure of production-based patient care or insurance billing. They appreciate the paid administrative leave for continuing education and work/life balance.
Comprehensive compensation package which includes 12 Paid Holidays, 14 days Annual Leave, plus 8 hours of sick leave per month- Eligible for loan repayment programs
- Relocation assistance is available
- J-1 encouraged to apply
- Malpractice and tail coverage is covered by the State
- The fulfillment of public service
We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service, committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence, while promoting innovation, engagement, and safety, leading to better outcomes for our incarcerated population, our agency, and our community.
Application assessment will be ongoing, the hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time during the recruitment process. It’s the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible. This recruitment could be used to fill multiple permanent or non-permanent positions
Duties
The Facility Medical Director (FMD) analyzes, directs, and coordinates medical care provided to the patients at Coyote Ridge Corrections Center. Collaboratively develops, directs, and supervises implementation and ongoing coordination of a health care delivery system approach to the provision of health care, to include development of a population-based demand management approach with an equal emphasis on prevention. Maintains positive professional relationships with patients, community medical providers and co-workers, and uses problem-solving skills.
In collaboration with the Health Services Manager 2/3, actively leads and participates in Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives. The Facility Medical Director has oversight of all medical decisions and care at the facility and can countermand another clinical decision at the facility level.
This position is the final authority at the facility level on questions of appropriateness and quality of medical care, including systematic issues of care delivery and medical management of individual cases.
This position is also responsible for recommending strategies for optimal coordination of multidisciplinary health care at the facility level. This position is responsible for contributing to clinical policy decisions at the agency level, by way of consultation with the Chief Medical Officer, participation in the Facility Medical Directors conference, and participation in the Health Services Extended Leadership Team.
Other duties include the following:
Provide administrative and clinical direction and oversight to all medical providers at the facility.
- Supervise administratively and provide clinical oversight for medical providers (Physicians, ARNPs, PAs, Imaging Technologists) and on-call PA/ARNP within the facility for which the staff person serves as Facility Medical Director. Oversee onboarding and orientation program, establish performance expectations, and conduct clinical and administrative performance reviews.
- Evaluate the clinical performance of all contract medical providers. Provide recommendations to Health Services Managers and Administrators on contract establishment and/or renewals.
- Provide instruction, teach and mentor medical practitioners.
- Review and ensure clinician compliance with Department policies, protocols, guidelines, and Washington DOC Health Plan.
- Co-chair, with Facility Medical Director, Health Services Manager 2/3, Facility Coordinated Quality Improvement Program Committee.
Plan the delivery of health care at the facility.
- Design, approve, and monitor clinical delivery processes at the facility level.
- Ensure implementation of and adherence to DOC Washington DOC Health Plan, Policies, and protocols.
- Collaborate with Facility Medical Director, Health Services Managers, and facility clinical leads to optimize the efficient utilization of healthcare resources.
- Perform authorization procedures in accordance with the Washington DOC Health Plan and DOC Health Services care protocols.
- Be available in person or by telecommunication 24/7 to address the entire facility's authorization, patient care, and administrative needs. When not available, arrange backup with another designated staff physician, Facility Medical Director, or Deputy/Chief Medical Officer, in agreement with the Health Services Manager 2/3
Lead quality improvement efforts.
- Collaborate with Facility Medical Director, Health Services Managers, and facility clinical leads to ensure multidisciplinary coordination for the purpose of optimal healthcare quality at the facility/facilities served.
- Provide clinical input as requested by Health Care Manager/Designee in regard to patient resolution responses.
- Participate as needed as a clinical consultant in responding to staff licensing issues, tort claims, lawsuits, and other legal issues.
- Participate as requested by Health Services Managers, Health Services Administrators, Chief Medical Officer, and Assistant Secretary to Health Services in responding to concerns presented by patients' family members, advocates, and legislators' offices.
Participate in statewide clinical leadership committees.
- Participate in Clinical Services Board and Facility Medical Directors' meeting(s) and weekly medical transfer conferences.
- Participate in Mortality Review and Care Review Committee conferences and decisions.
- Participate in Health Services Extended Leadership Team meetings and activities
Other
- Maintains and develops optimal working relationships with contracting hospitals and other community health care providers.
- Provides direct patient care to meet facility requirements; care provided may be consultative in assisting other primary care providers or as needed may be direct primary care as required to meet facility care obligations.
- Coverage of facility when appropriate
Qualifications
Required:
- Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited School of Medicine AND completion of an ACGME/ABOM accredited residency program
- Board certification in an ABMS /ABOM certified specialty with Internal Medicine preferred. Board eligible physicians may be considered with continued employment contingent upon achieving board certification within 24 months of the hiring date
- Board certification must be maintained by the employee as a requirement for continued employment
- Unrestricted license to practice medicine in Washington State
- Unrestricted DEA license
- BLS certification- Preferred to have active on arrival, but we can arrange certification if needed.
- Experience supervising and/or directing healthcare delivery operations
MBA or MPH, Lean certification, and/or demonstrated experience leading clinical care.
Supplemental Information
- Mission: The mission of DOC is to improve public safety by positively changing lives.
- Our Vision: Working together for safer communities.
- Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.
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Our Core Values:
- Cultivate an environment of integrity and trust: Corrections values partnership and trust. We foster openness and support courageous conversations. We are committed to doing what we say we are going to do by being accountable and taking personal ownership in our actions.
- Respectful and inclusive interactions: Corrections appreciates and values individuals by promoting an inclusive and diverse environment, which encourages safety. We respect, value, and listen to the thoughts, feelings, and perspectives of our stakeholders and consider the impact on those we serve as well as each other.
- People's safety: Corrections believes in creating an environment that values physical, mental, and emotional security and well-being. We honor those who advance safety for all.
- Positivity in words and actions: At Corrections, we assume positive intentions and believe there is a shared desire for the best outcome. We consistently demonstrate positive behavior and always put forth our best effort.
- Supporting people's success: Corrections is committed to our community – understanding individuals, instilling hope, embracing change, and providing opportunities.
- Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.
- A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
- Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
- We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.
- Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
- Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
- Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
- This position may be represented by a bargaining unit.
- This position requires respirator medical evaluation questionnaire, fit testing, training, and use of respiratory protection as required by the WA Industrial Safety & Act standards. Refer to WAC 296-842 to learn more.
- The DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment. https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
- DOC does not use E-Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov.
- Foster a positive attitude and openness toward the ever changing social and cultural makeup of the workplace.
- Work effectively with people of different perspectives, abilities, disabilities, races, religions, ages, lifestyle preferences and social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
- Respectfully acknowledge people's differences and recognize these differences as important and valuable.
- Promote inclusiveness.
- Be culturally sensitive and appropriate.
- Respect and value diverse backgrounds and traditions.
As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:
- Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
- 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
- 12 paid holidays a year
- Generous retirement plan
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Assistance
- Deferred Compensation and so much more!
DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.
For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email Angela Berrier at amberrier@doc1.wa.gov or call at 509. 540.7078
For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
Salary : $124,045 - $321,852
