Medical Doctor/Physician
Correctional Healthcare Partners (CHP Health) is a company dedicated to providing healthcare services to the incarcerated. We deliver medical, mental health, and dental care across jails and detention facilities in California and Washington with clinicians who chose this setting and a leadership team that supports the mission.
About the role
The Medical Director/Designated Health Authority is responsible for ensuring company goals and objectives are achieved by leading, directing, managing, and evaluating medical services to meet contractual obligations and client expectations. This role has final authority for clinical decisions at the facility and ensures all medical services comply with NCCHC, ACA, and professional medical standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead, direct, manage, and evaluate medical services in assigned service delivery area.
- Ensure compliance with NCCHC, ACA, and professional medical standards.
- Serve as the final authority for clinical decisions at the facility.
- Maintain strong written and verbal communication, as well as computer skills.
- Work in an environment that may be less than pristine and manage stressful situations.
Requirements
- Current unrestricted physician license in the state of employment.
- Current DEA registration; ability to obtain a DEA “X” number (as applicable).
- Valid CPR card.
- Board certification recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties.
- Minimum of 1 year experience in primary care with administrative experience in corrections and/or managed health care delivery preferred.
- Physical and mental capacity to work in a correctional environment.
Pay
$180.00 per hour
Schedule
Part-time, 8 hours per week (1099 Contractor)
Work Location
In person at Whatcom County Jail.
Reporting
Accountable to the Health Services Administrator (HSA) and Corporate Medical Director (CMD)/Chief Medical Officer (CMO).