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Medical Director
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Family Practice-Sports Medicine
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 Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 6/18/14
At Wexford Health our philosophy is that health care should not be considered a luxury for anyone. We simply care for those in need and the corrections environment is our venue.


Wexford Health has an exceptional opportunity for a FULL TIME SITE MEDICAL DIRECTOR to join our team of healthcare professionals at SCI CAMBRIDGE SPRINGS in Cambridge Springs, PA

We’re proud to offer an extremely competitive benefits package including:
•Company-paid medical malpractice insurance
•Generous company-paid CME allowance with paid time off to attend
•No completing insurance forms and waiting for reimbursement
•No hassles or overhead costs associated with private practice
•Steady income with no need to look for new patients
•Annual review with performance increase
•Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave
•Paid holidays
•Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield
•Dental and Vision insurance
•401(k) retirement saving plans
•Company-paid short-term disability
•Healthcare and dependent care spending account

The Site Medical Director leads and oversees Wexford medical practice at their site(s) in order to ensure and promote high-quality medical care. They are ultimately responsible for all health care provided by Wexford Health Sources and delivered at their site(s). They are responsible for providing leadership in administrative matters, clinical program development, quality management, utilization management and staff education at their site(s) in a manner consistent with the corporate objectives and philosophy of Wexford Health Sources.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Spends the majority of their time with direct patient contact and clinical care.
Works closely with and maintains good relationships with the Regional Medical Director, the Director of Operations, the Regional Administrator, the site Health Care Unit Administrator and the state and county medical authority.
Actively engaged in helping to identify and facilitate the solving of all operational and clinical issues for their site(s).
Actively leads the evaluation and monitoring of chronic illness programs at their site(s).
Actively participates in Facility Quality committees as requested.
Actively leads all Utilization Management (UM) efforts at their site(s).
Ensures that orientation and training of all medical and clinical staff is accomplished at their site(s).
Other duties as required and/or assigned

Work Environment: Standard medical setting in a correctional facility, which includes daily interfacing with inmates, correctional staff, and health care personnel



Licensing: Must have a current state MD license



Certification: Current CPR



Experience: Five (5) years of clinical experience preferred, Experience or training in administrative aspect of health care



Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited medical school, Interest in obtaining Masters in Medical Management, Masters in Business Administration or equivalent preferred

Please submit CV and salary requirements to:
Kelly Walker, CIR
Physician Recruitment Consultant
Toll Free: 1-[Register to View] x247
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