Physician Medical Director

PrimeCare Medical•Annapolis, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. (PCM) is a private, physician-founded, nationally accredited correctional health care practice that provides medical and mental health care at correctional facilities. PCM is seeking a full-time Physician Medical Director to provide on-site services at facilities in Maryland: Jennifer Road Detention Center in Annapolis, Ordnance Road Detention Center in Glen Burnie, Kent County Detention Center in Chestertown, and Cecil County Detention Center in Elkton. The position provides care to incarcerated patients and clinical leadership for facility medical services. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday during normal business hours, with an option to work four days per week. A vehicle stipend is provided for travel. The stated salary range is $250,000–$300,000 per year, negotiable and commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine.
Licensed to practice medicine in Maryland.
Board Certified or Board Eligible.
Maintain current DEA registration.
Maintain active BLS (CPR) certification.
Maintain a current driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Specialty training in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Correctional Medicine, and/or Urgent Care is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide medical services to the inmate/patient population using current, acceptable standards of medical practice.
Assume responsibility for clinical management of the medical health program in accordance with NCCHC/ACA standards and PCM policies and procedures.
Provide services on scheduled workdays at times mutually agreeable to the physician, facility administration, and PCM.
Provide medical treatment to confined inmates/patients when applicable.
Provide medical consultation to physicians, mid-level providers, nursing staff, and other professionals within the unit.
Oversee and supervise all medical clinical services provided.
Ensure complete, accurate, and timely medical entries for each inmate/patient contact.
Be available by phone for consultation and/or emergency medical coverage.
Work collaboratively with and supervise the clinical activities of fellow physicians and medical staff while on duty.
Evaluate inmates/patients referred with medical health concerns for the presence or absence of mental illness and refer them to mental health services as appropriate.
Refer inmates/patients to appropriate medical facilities when necessary.
Work collaboratively with pharmacy to evaluate and approve medications and other medicinal preparations included in the facility formulary.
Establish and monitor standards of care provided by physicians, psychologists, and nurses in accordance with NCCHC/ACA and accepted medical standards.

Benefits

Family health care, including medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
Company-paid life insurance and additional insurance benefits.
Retirement benefits, including a 401(k) with discretionary company match.
Company-paid liability insurance, including tail coverage.
Accrued paid time off, up to 14 days or 112 hours per year.
Six floating holidays, prorated during the first year based on hire date.
Sick and safe leave under Maryland’s Healthy Working Families Act, accruing at one hour per 30 hours worked up to 64 hours annually.
Annual licensure reimbursement.
Unlimited company-paid CME technology.
Vehicle stipend for travel.