Medical Director

Management and Training Corporation•Graceville, FL

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Management & Training Corporation operates Graceville Correctional Facility in Graceville, Florida, where it provides residents with medical services supporting their health and well-being. The Medical Director provides clinical care and medical oversight, including examinations, diagnosis, treatment, medical-record review, referrals, utilization management, and health education. The role follows applicable corporate, facility, corrections, pharmacy, and confidentiality policies and supports accreditation of the medical program. The schedule is Monday through Friday during daytime hours, with after-hours and weekend care in rotation with other providers if required, including possible on-call rotation.

Requirements

Doctor of medicine or osteopathy degree.
Valid license to practice medicine in Florida.
Current continuing education required by MTC Medical and the professional regulatory board.
Current DEA, ACLS, and CPR certifications.
Valid Florida driver's license with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.
Ability to meet the physical demands of long periods of walking and standing.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a correctional setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform complete medical histories and physical examinations; form clinical impressions; order diagnostic tests; interpret laboratory and radiological results; prescribe medications; and provide appropriate treatments.
Inspect, complete, and analyze medical records; assign, review, and update medical classifications.
Complete admission notes, progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries, and make rounds on patients admitted to the medical unit.
Participate in a rotation with other providers to administer after-hours and weekend patient care, including accepting an on-call rotation if required.
Refer patients for specialty consultations and treatment through the utilization manager process.
Use established corporate, facility, and corrections policies and procedures in decision-making, applying sound independent judgment.
Maintain security and confidentiality of patient medical records and observe applicable HIPAA rules.
Evaluate service provision to prevent inappropriate use or duplication of services.
Implement basic cost containment and utilization management for patient care and facility operations, and monitor potential catastrophic illnesses.
Comply with applicable pharmacy regulations, particularly those concerning controlled substances.
Provide individual or group health counseling and education as required.
Assist corporate counsel with responses to inmate lawsuits.
Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and QI, UM, P&T, and other required meetings.
Support NCCHC/ACA accreditation of the medical program by providing efficient and approved, appropriate medical services.
Perform rescue functions during accidents, emergencies, and disasters, including administering basic emergency medical aid, physically moving people away from danger, and securing and evacuating people from confined areas.