What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Practitioner position at VitalCore Health Strategies?
VitalCore Health Strategies is a leading organization in Correctional Health Care, dedicated to delivering high-quality healthcare services. We are currently seeking a Staff Physician (M.D. or D.O.) to join our team at Carson City Correctional Facility in Michigan.
Job Summary
The Staff Physician will work under the supervision of the Site Medical Director with broad latitude for independent judgment and initiative. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the medical team, responsible for delivering health care services to patients.
We offer a competitive benefits package, including holiday pay, medical, dental, vision, health savings account, life insurance, short term/long term disability, identity theft protection, pet insurance, employee assistance program, 401K plan matching, PTO, annual incentive bonus, and dependent care flexible spending account.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensures accurate and timely medical record documentation in SOAP format, problem-oriented, and corresponding to the therapeutic order.
- Adheres to approved formulary for therapeutic regimens before utilizing non-formulary medication.
- Provides emergency treatment on-site and responds appropriately in urgent or emergency situations.
- Serves as a resource to other professional or non-professional personnel, providing instructions as needed.
