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VitalCore Health Strategies · 9 hours ago

Medical Director (Physician)

Bridgewater, Massachusetts

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$266K/yr - $288K/yr

VitalCore Health Strategies is an industry leader in Correctional Healthcare, seeking a full-time Medical Director/Physician at Old Colony Correctional Center in Bridgewater, MA. The role involves providing overall supervision for clinical services and ensuring appropriate delivery of medical care at the site.

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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 utili

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 utili

Referral

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

To redefine benchmarks for the industry utili

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

Board certified in primary careLicensed to practice in MassachusettsCurrent DEA RegistrationAdministrative experience in correctionsManaged healthcare deliveryIndependent decision-makingTactful communicationTeamworkLeadership

Required

Graduate of an accredited medical school

Fully licensed to practice in the state of Massachusetts

Current DEA Registration

Must be board certified in primary care specialty (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine) with administrative experience in corrections and/or managed healthcare delivery

Must be fluent in English language, including reading, writing, speaking, and understanding

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

Able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

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

Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace

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

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Short Term/Long Term Disability

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center

401K & Plan Matching

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus