Medical Director -County Correctional Healthcare

About the role

The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by focusing on community health and well-being, including areas like affordable housing, environmental cleanliness, economic opportunities, and access to food and transportation. Founded in 1837, the system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments, and numerous health centers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the provider team and clinical direction of the Cuyahoga County Corrections Center Medical Services
• Provide clinical oversight of all medical and psychiatric services
• Develop programs to support reduced recidivism
• Provide pharmacy licensure and medication practice review
• Collaborate with MetroHealth leadership, County Correctional leadership, clinical and support staff to identify and implement new or revised processes
• Ensure that medical care within the correctional facility meets NCCHC accreditation standards and other corrections regulations
• Uphold the mission, vision, and values of the MetroHealth System

Requirements

• Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, non-restricted license to practice medicine in the State of Ohio
• Board certification or board eligibility in adult primary care or emergency medicine
• Federal DEA registration number
• Current basic life support certification from the AHA
• Ability to meet specific credential and privileging requirements to be determined by MetroHealth
• Experience with or certification of Correctional Healthcare preferred

Qualifications

• Non-restricted license to practice medicine in the State of Ohio
• Board certification or board eligibility in adult primary care or emergency medicine
• Federal DEA registration number
• Current basic life support certification from the AHA
• Ability to meet specific credential and privileging requirements to be determined by MetroHealth
• Experience with or certification of Correctional Healthcare preferred

Skills

• Strong clinical skills
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills
• Experience with correctional healthcare

Benefits

• Immediate positions available

Pay

Biweekly Hours: 80.00

Schedule

Shift: 8-5