Medical Director - Part Time 4 Hours Per Week
About The Position
NaphCare is hiring a Medical Director to join our team of medical professionals in the Mesa County Jail in Grand Junction, Colorado . This is a Part Time 4 hours per week position . Pay rates range from $166.50-$175.75 per hour. Pay rates range per hour based on employment status, site needs, licensure, and experience. As a Correctional Medical Director , you will be responsible for ensuring all clinical needs are being met within the facility, while working alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals. The Medical Director is responsible for providing direct and indirect basic medical care to meet the physiological and emotional needs of the patients and ensuring quality care is provided to protect the rights, dignity, and health of our unique patient population.
Requirements
- Medical degree (MD or DO)
- Valid license as a physician in the state where the facility is located
- Must possess an active BLS CPR Certification (American Heart Association preferred)
- Possess a current DEA registration
- Currently certified in a Board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Experience in general medicine, a strong knowledge of current medical principles and practices, and the ability to manage and direct medical team
- Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards
- Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Display integrity, professionalism and be able to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
- Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening
- Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.
Responsibilities
- Conducting rounds in the medical and infirmary units
- Performing sick call visits, and managing chronic care
- Responding to and initiating care for medical emergencies
- Leading efforts to evaluate the quality and effectiveness of healthcare services
- Coordinating, leading and participating in educational and training activities
- May supervise Staff Physicians and other medical staff
- Ensuring compliance with State and Federal mandates and regulations, including court mandates and standards
- Collaborating on with other medical professionals to ensure staff are responsive to patients’ needs
Benefits
- NaphCare has a partnership with NetCE that provides CEU/CME for our staff.
- NetCE uses a rigorous peer review process to ensure that all activities and content are up to date.
- This service streamlines continuing education for all NaphCare Employees to meet state specific requirements for maintaining licensing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
