Medical Director

DuPage County, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Adelphi is seeking a licensed Medical Director to oversee and provide medical leadership within a secured correctional healthcare setting in DuPage County Illinois. The Medical Director will ensure the delivery of high-quality clinical services maintain compliance with applicable standards and provide direct patient care when necessary. This role involves oversight of medical operations collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and adherence to professional and regulatory guidelines.

Job Quick Facts:

Profession: Physician

Specialty: Medical Director

Location: DuPage County Illinois

Facility Type: Secured Correctional Healthcare Setting

Job Type: Contract

Coverage Type: On-Site

Shift Schedule: 10 hours per week flexible scheduling

Call Schedule: Clinical Only

Call Schedule: On Call (Rotational / standby basis)

Requirements:

Current and unrestricted Illinois Medical License (MD or DO)

Board Certification in Internal Medicine Family Practice or related specialty

DEA license and controlled substance registration

Current CPR certification

Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience including supervisory or leadership experience preferred

Knowledge of NCCHC and ACA standards and correctional healthcare practices

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience providing medical oversight in correctional institutional or public health environments

Strong leadership and communication skills

Demonstrated ability to coordinate interdisciplinary healthcare delivery

Experience in developing clinical protocols and ensuring regulatory compliance

Responsibilities:

Serve as the senior clinical authority for all medical services within the facility

Provide clinical oversight direction and evaluation of physicians nurse practitioners and nursing staff

Review and approve policies procedures and treatment protocols to ensure compliance with standards of care

Conduct patient consultations and provide direct care when required

Supervise the medical aspects of intake screening chronic disease management and emergency response

Participate in quality assurance performance improvement and morbidity/mortality reviews

Collaborate with administrative leadership to ensure adequate staffing resource utilization and training

Serve as liaison between healthcare staff and correctional administration to ensure continuity of operations

Ensure compliance with NCCHC ACA and applicable federal and state regulations

Maintain documentation and records in accordance with professional and legal requirements

Any other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

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