Medical Director - Part time (4 hours a week)

Wellpath•Vernon Hills, IL

67d

About The Position

The Site Medical Director provides clinical leadership at the assigned facility and ensures compliance with medical standards and regulations. They deliver direct care, supervise healthcare staff, and coordinate with internal and external healthcare providers. Responsibilities include documentation, emergency response, treatment planning, and formulary compliance. The Medical Director supports continuous quality improvement efforts and participates in policy and protocol development. They also play a key role in chronic care clinic oversight, pharmacy monitoring, and medical program review. We are looking for a Medical Director to work within our clinic at Robert W. Depke Juvenile Complex Center. This position is four hours a week and has on call responsibilities.

Requirements

Medical school graduate
Must have and maintain current licensure within the State of employment
Maintains a current DEA number
Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification
Must maintain privileges and CME requirements for continued medical practice in the State

Nice To Haves

Experience in Family Practice, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine or Public Health preferred

Responsibilities

Provide direct medical care and document all clinical encounters in compliance with standards
Supervise and support healthcare staff and ensure adherence to clinical protocols
Oversee chronic care clinics, utilization review, and quality improvement initiatives
Collaborate with the Health Services Administrator to enhance patient care and outcomes
Maintain clinical oversight and consult on complex medical cases or referrals