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VitalCore Health Strategies · 7 hours ago

Regional Medical Director-Upper Region Hub Director

Baraga, Michigan

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

VitalCore Health Strategies is an industry leader in correctional healthcare, seeking a Regional Medical Director to oversee multiple sites in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. This role involves both clinical and administrative responsibilities, providing guidance and leadership in correctional medical care while ensuring the quality and integrity of patient medical services.

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Responsibilities

Consult with medical providers in the community to resolve issues in delivering services to patients

Supervise the clinical services provided by the professional and paraprofessional staff

Ensure and provide on-call services

Annually review and approve clinical protocols, policies and procedures, and medical disaster plans

Manage referrals to outside healthcare facilities for appropriateness, quality, and continuity of care

Sponsor Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners in compliance with the state law for correctional facilities

Serve as a resource to all staff Physicians and applicable clinical staff at the facility(s)

Assist in screening, interviewing, evaluating credentials, and hiring of healthcare providers

Participate in in-service training classes

Represent the healthcare program in discussions with local civic groups or visiting officials as requested

Attend medical, clinical and other meetings, as required

Complete sick call, chronic care and infirmary care as required

Document all encounters in patient's medical record

Ensure all documentation is timed, legible and signed

Ensure all verbal or telephone orders are countersigned as required

Adhere to approved formulary for therapeutic regimens before utilizing non-formulary procedure

Review all non-formulary requests to ensure documentation of pertinent observations and treatment conclusions

Utilize available in-house resource personnel for treatment and resolution of identified problems before utilizing off-site referral

Provide emergency treatment on-site and respond appropriately in urgent or emergency situations

To redefine benchmarks for the industry utilizing core values, strong partnerships, effective clinical practices, and innovative healthcare strategies

Ensure competence in proper technique for basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation and AED use

Follow evidence base standards of medical care through adherence to existing policies and procedures

Qualification

Unrestricted medical licenseBoard CertifiedValid DEA LicenseBasic Life Support (BLS)Managed healthcare systemsQuality assuranceProgram managementEHR software managementMicrosoft Office proficiencyLeadership abilityTeam managementInterpersonal skillsTeamwork

Required

Must have current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Michigan

Must be Board Certified

Must have valid unrestricted DEA License

Must have Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Must have knowledge of managed healthcare systems, medical quality assurance, quality improvement and risk management is required

Must have experience in launching and managing innovative medical programs including developing, conducting, and evaluating program audits

Must have experience working with information technology staff to implement and manage sophisticated practice management and/or EHR software packages is required

Must be able to demonstrate leadership ability, team management, and interpersonal skills

Must be proficient with use of Internet, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Must be a supportive team member who contributes to and demonstrates teamwork and team concept

Able to deal tactfully with personnel, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public

Possess leadership and supervisory ability and be able to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel

Benefits

Holiday Pay: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term/Long Term Disability

Identity Theft Protection

Animal/Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center

401K

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus