Regional Medical Director (Eastern): Department of Corrections
About The Position
The Regional Medical Director provides supervision of medical practitioners and coverage at all Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) facilities within the Eastern Region. The position is based at a designated correctional facility in that region. The role provides interval reviews of medical practitioners and practice performance to ensure providers meet appropriate standards of care. It also assists the Chief Medical Officer and medical practitioners with inmate-related litigation; conducts assessments; participates in quality improvement initiatives; and develops and reviews medical guidelines, policies, and procedures. The Regional Medical Director establishes expectations and monitors practitioner metrics for each facility. The position coordinates medical services and initiatives with the Chief Medical Officer, Regional Nurse Manager, Regional Health Service Administrator, and other Departmental and facility staff. It also assists with on-call and direct patient-care coverage across all facilities.
Requirements
- Current Virginia medical license.
- Board certification or board eligibility in primary care or a related field.
- Proficiency in medical policies, practices, and procedures.
- Experience supervising or managing medical providers and other clinicians in a medical setting.
- Extensive experience as a practicing physician.
- Knowledge and skills to evaluate the performance of independent providers in VADOC.
- Willingness and ability to provide feedback on practice patterns and evidence-based practices.
- Ability to assist with peer review and continuing medication education.
- Good interpersonal skills and superior oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to supervise medical staff and independent practitioners across the VADOC healthcare system.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with electronic health records and telemedicine.
- Experience in correctional medicine.
Responsibilities
- Supervise medical practitioners and provide coverage at VADOC facilities throughout the Eastern Region.
- Conduct interval medical practitioner and practice performance reviews to ensure appropriate standards of care are met.
- Assist the Chief Medical Officer and medical practitioners in responding to litigation from inmates.
- Perform assessments and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
- Develop and review medical guidelines, policies, and procedures.
- Develop expectations and monitor medical practitioner metrics for each facility.
- Coordinate medical services and initiatives with the Chief Medical Officer, Regional Nurse Manager, Regional Health Service Administrator, and other Departmental and facility staff.
- Assist with on-call and direct patient-care coverage at all facilities.
- Provide feedback on practice patterns and evidence-based practices.
- Assist with peer review and continuing medication education.
Benefits
- $30,000 sign-on bonus, up to $60,000 student loan repayment, or relocation assistance may be available to eligible state new hires; all are subject to tenure agreements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
