Medical Director
Medical Director
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Job Description
Overview
As a Correctional Medical Director you will be responsible for ensuring all clinical needs are being met within the facility while working alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals.
Responsibilities
The Medical Director is responsible for providing direct and indirect basic medical care to meet the physiological and emotional needs of the patients and ensuring quality care is provided to protect the rights dignity and health of our unique patient population. Responsibilities may include and not be limited to:
- Conducting rounds in the medical and infirmary units
- Performing sick call visits and managing chronic care
- Responding to and initiating care for medical emergencies
- Leading efforts to evaluate the quality and effectiveness of healthcare services
- Coordinating leading and participating in educational and training activities
- May supervise Staff Physicians and other medical staff
- Ensuring compliance with State and Federal mandates and regulations including court mandates and standards
- Collaborating on with other medical professionals to ensure staff are responsive to patients needs
Qualifications
Education / Licenses / Certifications
- Medical degree (MD or DO)
- Valid license as a physician in the state where the facility is located
- CPR certification
- Possess a current DEA registration
- Currently certified in a Board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties
Experience / Requirements / Qualifications / Skills
- Strong leadership communication and organizational skills
- Experience in general medicine a strong knowledge of current medical principles and practices and the ability to manage and direct medical team
- Knowledge of applicable laws regulations and industry standards
- Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Display integrity professionalism and be able to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies procedures and legal requirements
- Must pass the facilitys criminal background check and drug screening
Physical Capabilities:
Must have the ability to stand for long periods lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds) bend squat reach push pull walk significant distances and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.
Why Join NaphCare
NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:
- Health dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
- Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan beginning day one!
- Lowest Cost Benefits!
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
- 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
- Tuition Assistance
- Referral bonuses
- Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
- Generous paid time off & paid holidays
- Free continuing education and CMEs
NaphCare has a partnership with NetCE that provides CEU/CME for our staff. NetCE uses a rigorous peer review process to ensure that all activities and content are up-to-date. This service streamlines continuing education for all NaphCare Employees to meet state specific requirements for maintaining licensing.
If you want a career where you can truly make a difference apply now or send your resume to to speak to a recruiter and learn more about this position and NaphCare.
Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Part-Time
