Physician Medical Director

PrimeCare Medical • Elkton, MD

21h • Onsite

About The Position

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is seeking a part-time Physician / Medical Director to provide on-site services in the medical departments at Cecil County Detention Center in Elkton, Maryland, and Kent County Detention Center in Chestertown, Maryland. The schedule is 8 to 12 hours per week, Monday through Friday during normal business hours, with one to two days per week split between the two facilities. The position provides medical care to incarcerated patients and clinical leadership for the facilities’ medical programs. The job posting lists an hourly rate of $150–$170 and states that shift differentials may apply. Company-paid liability insurance, including tail coverage, is provided. Part-time and per-diem employees are not eligible to accrue PTO, but Maryland Healthy Working Families Act sick and safe leave accrues at one hour per 30 hours worked, up to 64 hours annually. Company-paid CME technology is also provided.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide 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 medical clinical services.
• Ensure complete, accurate, and timely medical entries for each inmate/patient contact.
• Be available by phone for consultation and/or emergency medical coverage.
• Collaborate with and supervise the clinical activities of fellow physicians and medical staff while on duty.
• Evaluate inmates/patients referred for medical health concerns for the presence or absence of mental illness, and refer to mental health services as appropriate.
• Refer inmates/patients to appropriate medical facilities when necessary.
• Work 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 standards and accepted medical standards.

Benefits

• Company-paid liability insurance, including tail coverage.
• Maryland Healthy Working Families Act sick and safe leave accrual at one hour for every 30 hours of straight-time work, up to 64 hours annually.
• Company-paid CME technology.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree