Medical Director (Physician)
About The Position
VitalCore Health Strategies is hiring a part-time, on-site Medical Director / Physician at the Sedgwick County Adult Detention Facility in Wichita, Kansas. The Site Medical Director serves as the responsible Physician and health authority required by national standards, providing overall supervision of clinical services to ensure appropriate delivery of necessary on-site and off-site medical care. The position has no other managerial responsibilities and is scheduled for 10–20 hours weekly. The Medical Director supervises clinical services, supports and advises facility healthcare staff, coordinates referrals and community-provider relationships, and provides clinical care as required. The role also includes reviewing clinical protocols and plans, supporting recruitment and training, maintaining accurate medical records, and responding to urgent and emergency situations in accordance with policies and evidence-based standards. VitalCore describes its workplace as one based on respect and appreciation and offers competitive wages, an annual incentive bonus, and a benefits package. The company states that it is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited medical school.
- Fully licensed to practice in Kansas.
- Current DEA registration.
- Fluent in English, including reading, writing, speaking, and understanding.
- Supportive team member who contributes to and demonstrates teamwork and the team concept.
- Able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
- Able to deal tactfully with personnel, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel, and the general public.
- Leadership and supervisory ability, including the ability 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.
Nice To Haves
- Board certified or board eligible in a primary care specialty such as Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
- Administrative experience in corrections and/or managed healthcare delivery.
Responsibilities
- Consult with community medical providers to resolve issues in delivering patient services.
- Supervise clinical services provided by professional and paraprofessional staff.
- Ensure and provide on-call services.
- Review and approve clinical protocols, policies and procedures, and medical disaster plans annually.
- Manage referrals to outside healthcare facilities for appropriateness, quality, and continuity of care.
- Sponsor Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners in compliance with state law for correctional facilities.
- Serve as a resource to facility staff Physicians and applicable clinical staff.
- Assist with screening, interviewing, evaluating credentials, and hiring 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.
- Provide sick-call, chronic-care, and infirmary care as required.
- Document all patient encounters in medical records and ensure documentation is timed, legible, and signed.
- Ensure verbal or telephone orders are countersigned as required.
- Follow the approved formulary before using non-formulary therapeutic regimens and review non-formulary requests for documentation of pertinent observations and treatment conclusions.
- Use available in-house resource personnel to treat and resolve identified problems before making off-site referrals.
- Provide on-site emergency treatment and respond appropriately to urgent or emergency situations.
- Maintain competence in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation and AED use.
- Follow evidence-based standards of medical care and adhere to existing policies and procedures.
- Help redefine industry benchmarks through core values, strong partnerships, effective clinical practices, and innovative healthcare strategies.
Benefits
- Holiday pay for 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
