Assistant Medical Director
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ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS REHABILITATION & REENTRY
Our mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements.
The Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is committed to creating a safe secure and humane correctional system. With public safety top of mind ADCRR and its more than 8000 officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day. ADCRR is redefining itself as an agency whose daily work centers on transparency accountability and fairness.
ASSISTANT MEDICAL DIRECTOR
(Physician)
Salary: $178800.00
Grade: 01
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
The Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking an experienced medical professional and compassionate leader to join our team as our Assistant Medical Director. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health outcomes of a diverse population within a correctional setting and communities. The role involves overseeing quality improvement processes coordinating health care services compliance and regulations and managing clinical outcomes. The Assistant Medical Director also provides leadership and mentorship to clinical teams and serves as a liaison between administration and medical staff.
Evaluates and recommends methods of improving operational efficiency and cost effectiveness of healthrelated services
Meets with healthcare contractors outside hospital/agency administrators to ensure a close working relationship between them and the facilities
Participates in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings to discuss inmate cases share insights and coordinate care across disciplines
Participates in quality improvement initiatives and researches projects aimed at enhancing the delivery of healthcare services within correctional facilities
Provides education and counseling to Contracted Healthcare Provider (CHP) staff on health promotion disease prevention and selfmanagement strategies for chronic conditions
Leads multiinterdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for inmates with complex medical needs
Conducts comprehensive medical chart reviews and provides feedback on the quality of care for managing and treating patients
Participates in meetings and committees
Maintains accurate and uptodate documentation of clinical assessments treatment plans progress notes and other relevant records in accordance with departmental policies and procedures
Collaborates with contractors external healthcare providers and community resources to coordinate continuity of care for inmates transitioning from correctional facilities to community settings
Drafts policies protocols process reports and benchmarks to further enhance quality assurance and timely access to care
Participates in the development and implementation of effective and efficient standards
Provides recommendations on updates to existing clinical practice guidelines and policies and procedures as assigned by the ADCRR Medical Director Dental Director and Mental Health Director
Attend seminars workshops conferences etc. as required
Provides for health counseling and health education or individual or group basis
Provides education and training to ADCRR and CHP staff
Drives on state business
Other duties as assigned as related to the position
Knowledge of:
ADCRR policies and procedures State and Arizona Revised Statutes
Advanced understanding of nursing principles theories and practices
Comprehensive knowledge of pathophysiology pharmacology and medical therapeutics
Familiarity with diagnostic procedures laboratory tests and interpretation of results
Understanding of healthcare delivery systems including primary acute and longterm care
Knowledge of healthcare regulations standards and best practices related to nursing and advanced practice nursing
Skill in:
Clinical Assessment
Perform comprehensive health assessments including physical examinations medical history review and diagnostic testing
Proficiency in diagnosing and managing acute and chronic health conditions prescribing medications
Implementing evidencebased therapeutic interventions to promote health prevent illness and manage disease
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Skills identifying problems evaluating alternative solutions and implementing effective strategies to address clinical challenges
Capacity to lead and coordinate interdisciplinary teams facilitate collaboration and promote a culture of patientcentered care
Ability to:
Analyze complex clinical situations
Prioritize care needs and make sound clinical judgments
Provide highquality evidencebased nursing care across the lifespan and in various healthcare settings
Capacity to adapt to changing patient needs
Organizational priorities
Empathize with patients
Manage time effectively prioritizing tasks and balancing clinical responsibilities
Educate and empower patients to make informed decisions about their health and engage in selfcare practices
Commitment to lifelong learning professional development and staying abreast of advances in nursing practice and healthcare delivery
Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school
Valid license to practice medicine in the state of Arizona with board certification or eligibility in primary care specialty (e.g. internal medicine family medicine or emergency medicine)
Preferred work experience in a correctional health setting
Must possess a valid unrestricted Arizona Medical license
Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation.
In an effort to maintain a safe environment all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current valid classappropriate drivers license complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary drivers license record checks. The license must be current unexpired and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers license record checks must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C. R210207.11.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply:Drivers License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (EVerify).
We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:
Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental LeaveUp to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newlyplaced foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical dental life shortterm and longterm disability options
Exceptional retirement program
Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans credit union membership and a wellness program
An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
