Medical Director/Primary Care/Correctional Institution/Miami, FL (Phys
Company: Wexford Health Sources
Location: Miami
Posted on: January 15, 2021
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Job Description:
Wexford Health Sources, one of the nation's leading innovative
correctional health care companies, provides clients with
experienced management and technologically advanced services,
combined with programs that control costs while ensuring quality.
For nearly two decades, Wexford Health has consistently delivered
proven staffing expertise and a full range of medical, behavioral
health, pharmacy, utilization management, provider contracting,
claims processing, and quality management services. At Wexford
Health our philosophy is that health care should not be considered
a luxury for anyone. We simply care for those in need and the
corrections environment is our venue. Wexford Health has an
exceptional opportunity for a Site Medical Director to join our
team of healthcare professionals at Location in City, State. We're
proud to offer a competitive benefits package including: Annual
review with performance increase Generous paid-time off program
that combines vacation and sick leave Paid holidays Comprehensive
health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental and Vision
insurance 401(k) retirement saving plans Company-paid short-term
disability Healthcare and dependent care spending account POSITION
SUMMARY The Site Medical Director is responsible for providing the
overall supervision of the delivery of medical services at the
correctional facility. The Medical Director attends to patients,
provides medical consultations for the medical staff and
institutional officials, and functions as the liaison for clinical
matters with medical providers outside the institution. The Medical
Director ensures that all activities of the health care unit are
conducted in accordance with standards of medical care delineated
by state regulations, NCCHC, AMA and ACA standards.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Administrative: Evaluate all existing
medical programs and assess the health care needs of the inmate
population, making recommendations regarding medical programs or
services as appropriate. Assist in designing and implementing
policies, procedures and protocol for health care unit and medical
staff. Report any problems and/or unusual incidents to the Health
Services Administrator or designee. Attend staff meetings and
participate on various committees as requested by the Health
Services Administrator or designee. Clinical Duties: Conduct inmate
sick call on days and at times authorized by the correctional
facility. Examine, diagnose and treat inmates referred to the
Medical Director. Review and/or monitor the staff physician review
of all laboratory, x-ray and ancillary reports, and ensure that the
review is documented on inmates' charts. Provide 24-hour on call
emergency care to the correctional facility. Perform employment,
worker's compensation or other physician examinations for the
correctional facility when so designated by specific contract
agreement. Provide minor surgical treatment at the institution as
deemed medically appropriate to include suturing for minor
lacerations. Formulate written individual treatment plans for
inmates with medical problems, which include directions to health
care and other personnel regarding their roles in the care and
supervision of these patients. Conduct infirmary rounds, or ensure
that another physician conducts rounds. Conduct intake and annual
examinations on inmates as provided for by appropriate procedures
or as dictated by sound medical practice. Staff Recruitment and
Evaluation: Participate in recruitment of health care staff as
requested by the Health Services Administrator or designee.
Supervise and evaluate the clinical activities of all health care
staff, including: Supervising infirmary rounds made on patients by
other physicians. Reviewing and approving all referrals to outside
hospitals or specialists. Evaluating services and treatment
provided by other staff physicians, physician's assistants and
other health care staff. Properly completing employee evaluations
for those employees under the Medical Director's direct supervision
in accordance with applicable Wexford Health policy. Assisting in
planning schedules of health care staff to provide optimal
coverage, when requested. Quality Assurance: Implement and direct
the quality assurance program including, but not limited to,
conducting audit and medical chart review procedures as identified
in the Wexford Health QA manuals. Training and Orientation:
Participate in and ensure that all new health care personnel are
provided with orientation on site regarding medical practices. In
conjunction with the Health Services Administrator, direct the
development of the correctional facility's continuing medical
education curriculum and oversee a program providing in-service
education and communicate such to the Pittsburgh Human Resources
Department. Participate in ensuring that staff members receive
training as necessary to ensure proper performance of their medical
duties. Referrals to Outside Hospitals or Specialists: Provide
verification to the Corporate Medical Director of admitting
privileges at the hospital. Make referrals and arrangements with
medical specialists as needed for treatment of those inmates with
health problems extending beyond the scope and capability of
on-site services provided (subject to the security coverage of the
facility.) Review the health care status of inmates admitted to
outside hospitals to ensure that the duration of the
hospitalization is medically appropriate. Ensure that discharge
summaries are furnished to the correctional institution by the
hospital in a timely fashion. The duties and responsibilities
outlined herein are for payroll purposes only; employees may be
assigned other duties as required. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Standard medical setting in a correctional facility, which includes
daily interfacing with inmates, correctional staff and health care
personnel. Temperature extremes may be encountered while moving
throughout the facility outdoors and indoors in buildings without
air conditioning. Job Requirements:
TRAVEL : Minimal travel throughout region and state is required.
LICENSING: Current Florida Medical License CERTIFICATION: Current
DEA certificate Current CPR certification CCHP Preferred
EDUCATION:Medical Degree required PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Minimum of
three (3) year experience in an institutional healthcare setting.
Must not have had a contract with FLDOC that was terminated or not
renewed and no history of significant reports with the Florida
Medical Board or the National Practitioners Data Base or pending
actions against licensure. EOE/M/F/D/V Keyphrases: family medicine
jobs, family practice jobs, family practitioner jobs, family
medicine specialist jobs
Keywords: Wexford Health Sources, Miami , Medical Director/Primary Care/Correctional Institution/Miami, FL (Phys, Healthcare , Miami, Florida
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