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Medical Director - Day
Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Family Practice-Without OB
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time Locums/Travel Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Academic/Training Program Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Beaumont, Texas, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 7/31/16
Job Description


Medical Director Requisition 16-29128
Location TX, Beaumont
Facility Jefferson County Detention Center
Type Regular Part-Time
Shift Day

More information about this job Company Introduction

It's time to provide patient care the way you have always wanted. At Correct Care Solutions (CCS), our physicians have the opportunity to practice in a real “Patient Centered Medical Home”. Our physicians focus on the patients instead of insurance or billing concerns. In addition, our physicians value great pay, benefits and flexible schedules while working with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate high quality, low cost patient care.

CCS is located in a correctional or behavioral hospital environment where our patients are truly appreciative of the care they receive. And due to the high security standards, our environments are safer than most emergency rooms and hospitals. If your passion is providing patient care and you are ready to enjoy the work you do, apply with CCS today.


Overview

Our Medical Director abides by the security regulations of CCS and the regulations of the institution to which assigned. Provides required documentation of services to the Regional or Corporate Medical Director or designee in order to monitor services provided and compliance with facility/client contract. Notifies Regional or Corporate Medical Director and Health Services Administrator or designee of schedule changes in schedule coverage. Assists in arrangements for coverage of medical services if unavailable for extended period of time.


Qualifications

Education:

  • Medical school graduate

Experience:

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

Licenses/Certifications:

  • Current licensure within the State
  • Maintains a current DEA number
  • Current CPR certification
  • Must maintain privileges
  • Maintains CME requirements for continued medical practice in the State

Responsibilities Reports to assigned facility at designated hour to examine referred patients. Visits the infirmary daily when on-site and records encounters in the patient's progress notes. Ensures progress note documentation in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) or on approved paper form is in SOAP format, problem oriented, corresponds to the therapeutic order and is legible, if handwritten. Ensures all documentation is dated, timed, problem oriented and encounters in EMR are locked with document made or legible and signed, if handwritten. Ensures all verbal or telephone orders are countersigned within one business day, if possible. The above responsibilities are a highlight of responsibilities and not a full list. Other responsibilities may be performed as assigned

CCS is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability Employer