Medical Director - Physician

Company: Corizon Health
Location: Jefferson City
Posted on: October 17, 2020

Job Description:

Medical Director opening in Jefferson City, Missouri. This and other physician jobs brought to you by DocCafe.com About Corizon HealthCorrectional healthcare is not just a job. It's a calling.By choosing a career with Corizon Health you are choosing the opportunity to truly make a difference in the health, well-being, and future of the patients you serve. We take pride in being a pioneer provider of correctional healthcare. If you are interested in helping us continue our legacy of innovation and clinical expertise, we encourage you to connect with us today.ResponsibilitiesBelow is a list of your responsibilities as a Medical Director - Physician with Corizon Health at Jefferson City Correctional located in Jefferson City, Missouri:

• Serve as Chairman of the Medical Audit Committee.
• Consult with medical providers in the community to resolve issues in delivering services to inmates.
• Supervise the clinical services provided by the professional and paraprofessional staff.
• Annually review and approve clinical protocols, policies and procedures, and medical disaster plan.
• Provide direction and assistance to the on-site quality assurance program including review and action on inmate complaints, and infection control.
• Monitor referrals to outside healthcare facilities for appropriateness, quality, and continuity of care.
• Sponsor Nurse Practitioners and/or Physician Assistants in compliance with the state law for correctional facilities. Serve as a professional resource for all Physicians working at the facility(s).
• Assist in screening, interviewing and evaluating credentials of healthcare providers.
• Serve as discussion leader for selected in-service training classes. Represent the healthcare program in discussions with local civic groups or visiting officials. As requested, attend medical director's meetings at the Corizon Health central office.
• Attend Pharmacy Therapeutic Committee meetings (and other meetings, as required).A background check, security clearance and drug screening are required for this role.Corizon Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, Vietnam era veteran, or disabled Veteran status. EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans _._Experience & Requirements
  • License to practice medicine in the state of employment
  • Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration
  • Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) CertificationA background check, security clearance and drug screening are required for this role.Corizon Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, Vietnam era veteran, or disabled Veteran status. EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans _._Not ready to apply? Connect with us for general consideration.ID 2019-4439Job Locations US-MO-Jefferson CityCategory Physician & Physician LeadershipPosition Type Regular Full-timeShift / Schedule Weekday DayLocation ID 00913 Keyphrases: health administration jobs, medical director jobs, hospital administration jobs, hospital administrative jobs, healthcare administration jobs, administration jobs, healthcare administrator jobs, medical administration jobs, chief medical officer jobs, medical director position jobs, associate medical director jobs, medical administrative jobs, healthcare ceo jobs, medical ceo jobs, executive director jobs

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