Medical Director – Full Time – $24,000 Bonus

Why Wellpath

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.

If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society’s most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan. 

We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.

About this role

As a Medical Director, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring strict adherence to company and institutional security regulations, while diligently providing essential documentation of medical services to the Regional or Corporate Medical Director, facilitating ongoing monitoring of service delivery and contract compliance. Your commitment to transparency extends to promptly notifying the Regional or Corporate Medical Director and Health Services Administrator of any schedule adjustments, ensuring seamless coverage for medical services even during extended absences, demonstrating your dedication to maintaining high-quality healthcare provision.

What you bring to the table

Education

• Medical school graduate. 

Experience

• Experience in Family Practice, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine or Public Health preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

• Must have and maintain current licensure within the State of employment.
• Maintains a current DEA number.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification.
• Must maintain privileges. Maintains CME requirements for continued medical practice in the State.

What you will do

• The Medical Director plays a crucial role in providing comprehensive medical care within a correctional facility, including examining referred patients, daily infirmary visits, and ensuring thorough, problem-oriented documentation in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) or on approved forms.
• They demonstrate clinical expertise by responding to emergencies, supervising and instructing healthcare personnel, and consulting with medical specialists and professionals to deliver high-quality care while adhering to established policies and standards.
• The Medical Director collaborates with the Health Services Administrator to improve patient outcomes through continuous quality improvement initiatives, including Chronic Care Clinics, pharmacy service monitoring, and liaison with community healthcare providers.
• They take an active role in reviewing and approving treatment protocols, clinical policies, and disaster plans, ensuring compliance with industry standards and company policies.
• The Medical Director’s commitment to excellence extends to providing clinical oversight, participating in the Continuous Quality Improvement Committee, and making recommendations to enhance patient care and safety.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Medical school graduate. 

Experience

• Experience in Family Practice, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine or Public Health preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

• Must have and maintain current licensure within the State of employment.
• Maintains a current DEA number.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification.
• Must maintain privileges. Maintains CME requirements for continued medical practice in the State.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.

Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.

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