ASSISTANT MEDICAL DIRECTOR

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking an experienced medical professional and compassionate leader to join our team as our Assistant Medical Director. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health outcomes of a diverse population within a correctional setting and communities. The role involves overseeing quality improvement processes, coordinating health care services, compliance and regulations, and managing clinical outcomes. The Assistant Medical Director also provides leadership and mentorship to clinical teams and serves as a liaison between administration and medical staff.

Requirements

ADCRR policies and procedures, State and Arizona Revised Statutes
Advanced understanding of nursing principles, theories, and practices
Comprehensive knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and medical therapeutics
Familiarity with diagnostic procedures, laboratory tests, and interpretation of results
Understanding of healthcare delivery systems, including primary, acute, and long-term care
Knowledge of healthcare regulations, standards, and best practices related to nursing and advanced practice nursing
Clinical Assessment
Perform comprehensive health assessments including physical examinations, medical history review, and diagnostic testing
Proficiency in diagnosing and managing acute and chronic health conditions, prescribing medications
Implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote health, prevent illness, and manage disease
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Skills identifying problems, evaluating alternative solutions and implementing effective strategies to address clinical challenges
Capacity to lead and coordinate interdisciplinary teams, facilitate collaboration and promote a culture of patient-centered care
Analyze complex clinical situations
Prioritize care needs and make sound clinical judgments
Provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care across the lifespan and in various healthcare settings
Capacity to adapt to changing patient needs
Organizational priorities
Empathize with patients
Manage time effectively, prioritizing tasks and balancing clinical responsibilities
Educate and empower patients to make informed decisions about their health and engage in self-care practices
Commitment to lifelong learning, professional development, and staying abreast of advances in nursing practice and healthcare delivery
Must possess a valid, unrestricted Arizona Medical license
Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation.
In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school
Valid license to practice medicine in the state of Arizona, with board certification or eligibility in primary care specialty (e.g., internal medicine, family medicine, or emergency medicine)
Preferred work experience in a correctional health setting

Responsibilities

Evaluates and recommends methods of improving operational efficiency and cost effectiveness of health-related services
Meets with healthcare contractors, outside hospital/agency administrators to ensure a close working relationship between them and the facilities
Participates in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings to discuss inmate cases, share insights, and coordinate care across disciplines
Participates in quality improvement initiatives and researches projects aimed at enhancing the delivery of healthcare services within correctional facilities
Provides education and counseling to Contracted Healthcare Provider (CHP) staff on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-management strategies for chronic conditions
Leads multi-interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for inmates with complex medical needs
Conducts comprehensive medical chart reviews and provides feedback on the quality of care for managing and treating patients
Participates in meetings and committees
Maintains accurate and up-to-date documentation of clinical assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and other relevant records in accordance with departmental policies and procedures
Collaborates with contractors, external healthcare providers and community resources to coordinate continuity of care for inmates transitioning from correctional facilities to community settings
Drafts policies, protocols, process, reports and benchmarks to further enhance quality assurance and timely access to care
Participates in the development and implementation of effective and efficient standards
Provides recommendations on updates to existing clinical practice guidelines and policies and procedures as assigned by the ADCRR Medical Director, Dental Director, and Mental Health Director
Attend seminars, workshops, conferences, etc. as required
Provides for health counseling and health education or individual or group basis
Provides education and training to ADCRR and CHP staff
Drives on state business
Other duties as assigned as related to the position

Benefits

Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
Exceptional retirement program
Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

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