Temp Leadership Medical Director of Correctional Health Dallas TX

Dallas, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

WILL CONSIDER ALL REASONABLE WEEKLY/HOURLY BILL RATES IF YOUR CANDIDATE MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS

Responsible for supporting facilitating and participating in clinical and administrative activities which will

enhance the attainment of Correctional Health clinical goals and objectives. Provides medical expertise

administrative medical and nursing support as well as professional liaison functions which enhance high

quality timely and safe patient centered patient valued services best practice and compliance.

Responsibilities

1. Responsible for the direction and coordination of all medical services for Correctional Health

Services. Collaborates with Medical Director of Behavioral Health Services Correctional Health

to deliver effective and integrated care for the population.

2. As assigned provides quality management of patients accessing women s health and adult

health. Uses written medical protocols efficiently identifies quality care issues and initiates

problem solving and innovation. Modifies approach communication and interaction to take

account of sensory impairments and specific needs of all customers in particular older adults.

3. Maintains a positive working relationship with Sherriff s Department Parkland management

vendors other hospitals employees patients and patient s families ensuring effective

departmental operations and patient centered/patient valued health care services.

4. Provides input into developing monitoring and revising annual goals and objectives for

Correctional Services that support the mission and objectives of Parkland.

5. Selects trains motivates supervises and evaluates provider/physician staff to ensure maximum

utilization of individual and group capabilities while providing optimal service to both internal andexternal customers. Serves as supervising physician/delegating prescriptive authority for

advanced practice providers. Acts as a consultant for nursing leadership. Provides and evaluates

medical education and training for residents students and advanced practice providers ensuring

optimal level of training which meets the teaching resident guidelines for treating diagnosing and

providing medical services. Ensures that assigned employees receive opportunities to further their

knowledge.

6. Serves as a liaison between the jail physicians and medical directors of Parkland s Community

Oriented Primary Care (COPC) system Homeless Outreach Medical Services (HOMES)

program specialty clinics emergency room and inpatient services.

7. Maintains knowledge of applicable rules regulations policies laws and guidelines that impact

Correctional Health. Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable

state/federal laws and the program requirements of accreditation agencies and federal state and

private health plans. Assists in the development and implementation of all medical related

procedures for clinical staff. Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper

understanding.

8. Assists with the development and implementation of the Correctional Health orientation program

health education program and health promotion program.

9. Oversees the work of the Associate Director of Performance Improvement who coordinates the

Correctional Health quality management program. Identifies and analyzes the design of jobs work

processes work flows etc. for Correctional Health and implements appropriate changes to

improve effectiveness productivity and efficiency that support the overall goals of the department

and Parkland.

10. Assists with the coordination of physician recruitment and leads retention activities for

Correctional Health providers.

11. Stays abreast of the latest developments advancements and trends in the field of medicine byattending seminars/workshops reading professional journals actively participating in professional

organizations and maintaining physician licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into current work

practices.

12. Models collaborative respectful excellent physician practice including providing an exceptional

patient experience and making human connections including being mindful of patients creating

an atmosphere of respect and courtesy listening and responding to patient concerns and

providing clear explanations of care delivery and care planning all reinforced through

standardized approaches.

13. Works across disciplines to form cohesive teams and acts as a prominent engaged team

member to achieve goals set by Parkland senior leadership.

Requirement description :

Must have successfully completed an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Medical Association (AMA) approved residency for appropriate specialty. REQUIRED
Must have 5 years management experience in clinical medical programs REQUIRED
Preferred experience in a correctional health environment Preferred

Profile Requirements

Resume REQUIRED
References REQUIRED
License to practice medicine in TX REQUIRED DOCUMENT

STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :

Texas

ADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :
Weekend Requirements :
On Call Requirements :

WILL CONSIDER ALL REASONABLE WEEKLY/HOURLY BILL RATES IF YOUR CANDIDATE MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTSResponsible for supporting facilitating and participating in clinical and administrative activities which willenhance the attainment of Correctional Health clinical goals and objectives. Provides medical ex...