Medical Director
About The Position
NaphCare is seeking a Medical Director to join their team at the Washoe County Jan Evans Juvenile Justice Center in Reno, NV. This role is responsible for overseeing all clinical needs within the facility, collaborating with correctional officers and other medical professionals to ensure quality care for a unique patient population. The Medical Director will provide direct and indirect medical care, manage chronic care, respond to emergencies, and lead quality improvement initiatives. This position also involves coordinating educational activities, potentially supervising physicians and medical staff, and ensuring compliance with all state and federal regulations and mandates.
Requirements
- Medical degree (MD or DO)
- Valid license as a physician in the state where the facility is located
- Active BLS CPR Certification (AHA required)
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Experience in correctional healthcare
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 with other medical professionals to ensure staff are responsive to patients’ needs
Benefits
- Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
- Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one!
- Lowest Cost Benefits!
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
- 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
- Tuition Assistance
- Referral bonuses
- Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
- Generous paid time off & paid holidays
- Free continuing education and CMEs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
