Statewide Medical Director

About the role

Join a mission-driven organization with a people-first culture that offers excellent career growth opportunities. At Wellpath, you'll have the chance to make a significant impact in the lives of the underserved.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and train medical providers to maintain high standards of care.
• Collaborate with the VP Medical Director of State and Federal, and RVP of Operations to implement clinical protocols and company objectives.
• Conduct facility visits, provide ongoing training, mentoring, and support for providers, and ensure compliance with Wellpath clinical guidelines and policies.
• Participate in mortality reviews, support recruitment and onboarding of new providers, and ensure on-call and on-site coverage at facilities.
• Maintain oversight of pharmaceutical product usage for cost-effective therapy, participate in the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Program, and assist in the review and approval of off-site service requests.
• Ensure credentialing and privileging compliance in line with Wellpath and regulatory expectations, and serve as a liaison between Wellpath and local jurisdictions.
• Participate in various meetings and committees, and provide medical services when necessary, while also handling grievances, lawsuits, or complaints at the administrative level.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited medical or osteopathic medical school (M.D. preferred).
• Three (3) years of physician experience required (preferably in emergency room/trauma), including one year of management or supervisory level experience.
• Experience in a corrections environment with knowledge of National, State, and local standards, regulations, and laws is preferred.
• Current licensure as a physician in the state of employment, and possession and maintenance of current controlled substances/DEA licensure.