Medical Director

Company: Wexford Health Sources
Location: Rockville
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

Emergency Medicine opening in Rockville, Indiana. This and other physician jobs brought to you by DocCafe.com Wexford of Indiana LLC, one of the nation's leading innovative correctional health care companies, provides clients with experienced management and technologically advanced services, combined with programs that control costs while ensuring quality. For nearly two decades, Wexford has consistently delivered proven staffing expertise and a full range of medical, behavioral health, pharmacy, utilization management, provider contracting, claims processing, and quality management services.At Wexford our philosophy is that health care should not be considered a luxury for anyone. We simply care for those in need and the corrections environment is our venue. Wexford has an exceptional opportunity for a SiteMedical Director to join our team of healthcare professionals at Rockville Correctional Facility in Rockville, Indiana.We're proud to offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Annual review with performance increase
• Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Healthcare and dependent care spending accountPOSITION SUMMARYLeads and oversees medical practice in order to ensure and promote high-quality medical care and is ultimately responsible for all health care delivered at the site. Serves as a liaison between the medical/clinical staff, correctional site operations, regional & corporate offices, and the state correctional and medical leadership. Maintains a close working relationship and participates fully with the Regional Medical Director, Vice President of Operations, Regional Manager and Site Administration (Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Health Services Administrator) in addressing and satisfying all administrative issues that arise at the site. Coordinates the services of 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. Responsible for providing direct patient care to ensure timeliness and implementation of appropriate medical care. Responsible for resolving problems related to patient safety issues and patient complaints/grievances arising at the site. Responsible for maintaining utilization management and clinical practice standards through the application of the Wexford's and IDOC'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 site and represents organization clinical philosophy to patients, providers, facility personnel, and the community.
  
  Job Requirements: TRAVEL: MinimalLICENSING:
  • Must have a current Physician license in the state of Indiana
  • Must be BE/BC
  • Current Indiana Controlled Substance license
  • Current DEACERTIFICATION: Current CPR certification.EDUCATION: Must be a graduate of an accredited medical schoolPREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of clinical experience preferredOTHER PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Experience or training in administrative aspects of health care preferredEOE/M/F/D/V Keyphrases: emergency medicine jobs, critical care medicine jobs, pulmonary critical care jobs, critical care nurse practitioner jobs, surgical critical care jobs, emergency medicine specialist jobs, internal emergency medicine jobs, emergency medical care jobs, emergency cardiac care jobs, wilderness medical jobs, pediatric emergency medicine jobs, emergency medical technician jobs

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