Physician / Medical Director

Position Summary

The Physician / Medical Director is responsible for providing clinical leadership, medical oversight, and quality assurance for healthcare services delivered within the correctional institution. This role ensures that medical care is provided in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies while supporting the safe, effective, and ethical delivery of healthcare to those in a correctional environment.

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 Bonus
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited medical school
• Fully licensed to practice in the state of Delaware
• Current DEA Registration
• Preferred Board Certified

Essential Functions

• Consult with medical providers in the community to resolve issues in delivering services to patients
• Supervise the clinical services provided by the professional and paraprofessional staff
• Ensure and provide on-call services
• Annually review and approve clinical protocols, policies and procedures, and medical disaster plans
• Manage referrals to outside healthcare facilities for appropriateness, quality, and continuity of care
• Sponsor Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners in compliance with the state law for correctional facilities
• Serve as a resource to all staff Physicians and applicable clinical staff at the facility(s)
• Aid in screening, interviewing, evaluating credentials, and hiring of healthcare providers
• 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 base standards of medical care through adherence to existing policies and procedures

About the Role

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional healthcare, has an opening for a Physician / Medical Director at Sussex Correctional Institution located in Georgetown, Delaware for Full-Time.

Qualifications

• Must be a supportive team member who contributes to and demonstrates teamwork and team concept

Skills

• Strong clinical leadership and medical oversight skills
• Ability to manage clinical services and ensure quality assurance
• Experience in managing referrals and overseeing medical disaster plans
• Knowledge of state laws and regulations for correctional facilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to provide emergency treatment and respond to urgent or emergency situations

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including holiday pay, health insurance, retirement plans, and more

Pay

Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is a Full-Time position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and 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.