Physician

Physician Position Summary

The Physician serves as the responsible health authority required by national standards. They provide overall supervision for clinical services for the site to ensure appropriate delivery of on and off-site necessary medical care but have no other managerial responsibilities.

Essential Functions

• Consult with medical providers in the community to resolve issues in delivering services to patients.
• Serve as a resource to all staff Physicians and applicable clinical staff at the facility(s).
• Participate in in-service training classes.
• Represent the healthcare program in discussions with local civic groups or visiting officials as requested.
• Attend medical, clinical and other meetings, as required.
• Complete sick call, chronic care and infirmary care as required.
• Document all encounters in patient's medical record.
• Ensure all documentation is timely, legible, and signed.
• Ensure all verbal or telephone orders are countersigned as required.
• Adhere to approved formulary for therapeutic regimens before utilizing non-formulary procedures.
• Review all non-formulary requests to ensure documentation of pertinent observations and treatment conclusions.
• Utilize available in-house resource personnel for treatment and resolution of identified problems before utilizing off-site referral.
• Provide emergency treatment on-site and respond appropriately in urgent or emergency situations.
• To redefine benchmarks for the industry utilizing core values, strong partnerships, effective clinical practices, and innovative healthcare strategies.
• Ensure competence in proper technique for basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation and AED use.
• Follow evidence-based standards of medical care through adherence to existing policies and procedures.

Physician Benefits Package

• Holiday Pay: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Health Savings Account/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account/Life Insurance/Short-Term/Long-Term Disability/Identity Theft Protection/Pet Insurance/Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401K & Plan Matching/PTO/Annual Incentive Payment

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited medical school.
• Correctional Experience (preferred).
• Fully licensed to practice in the state of employment.
• Current DEA Registration.
• Preferred Board Certified.
• Must be fluent in English language, including reading, writing, speaking, and understanding.
• Must be a supportive team member who contributes to and demonstrates teamwork and team concept.
• Able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Able to deal tactfully with personnel, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Possess leadership and supervisory ability and be able to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Experience in sub-acute inpatient care and hospitalist experience.

About the Role

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional healthcare, has an opening for a Physician at Sussex Correctional Institution in Georgetown, DE. Looking for a rewarding career with competitive wages, annual incentive bonus, and excellent benefits package?

Qualifications

VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.