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Full Time Medical Director at YAVAPAI COUNTY VERDE VALLEY JAIL
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Correctional Medicine
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Long-Term Care/Facility
Location
2830 N Commonwealth Drive, Suite 105, Camp Verde, Arizona, 86322, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
6/02/21
POSITION SUMMARY
The Medical Director is responsible for providing the overall supervision of the delivery of medical services at the correctional facility. The Medical Director attends patients, provides medical consultations for the health services staff and institutional officials, and functions as the liaison for clinical matters with medical providers outside the institution. The Medical Director is expected to function at the level of a Primary Care Provider (PCP), performing any skill a PCP would perform in an office. The incumbent coordinates the services of physicians, physician extenders (e.g., physician assistants, nurse practitioners, etc.) and any other medical professionals working within the medical facilities at their site. Participates in the development of medical/clinical policies and procedures. Serves as a liaison between the medical/clinical staff, correctional site operations, WHS’ regional and corporate staff, and Yavapai correctional and medical leadership. The Medical Director ensures that all activities of the health care unit are conducted in accordance with standards of medical care delineated by state regulations, AMA and ACA standards.
JOB RELATIONS
RELATIONSHIPS
Interacts with all health care unit personnel, site administration, security staff, inmates, inmate’s family members, internal and external clinical providers, correctional staff, and WHS regional and corporate staff as necessary.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Evaluate all existing medical programs and assess the health care needs of the inmate population, making recommendations regarding medical programs or services as appropriate.
2. Assist in designing and implementing policies, procedures and protocol for health care unit and medical staff.
3. Report any problems and/or unusual incidents to the Health Services Administrator, Regional Manager or Corporate Medical Director.
WEXFORD HEALTH MEDICAL DIRECTOR
4. Attend staff meetings and participate on various committees as requested by the Health Services Administrator or designee.
5. Conduct inmate sick call on days and at times authorized by the correctional facility.
6. Examine, diagnose and treat inmates referred to the Medical Director.
7. Review and/or monitor the staff provider review of all laboratory, x-ray and ancillary reports, and ensure that the review is documented on inmates’ charts.
8. Assure examination and initial emergency medical treatment to all persons who are injured or become ill while on the premises. These persons shall then be referred to their personal physician of choice for necessary follow-up care.
9. Provide on call emergency care to the correctional facility.
10. Provide minor surgical treatment at the institution as deemed medically appropriate to include suturing for minor lacerations.
11. Formulate written individual treatment plans for inmates with medical problems, which include directions to health care and other personnel regarding their roles in the care and supervision of these patients.
12. Conduct infirmary rounds, or ensure that another physician conducts rounds.
13. Conduct intake and annual examinations on inmates as provided for by appropriate procedures or as dictated by sound medical practice.
14. Participate in recruitment of health care staff as requested by the Corporate Medical Director.
15. Supervise and evaluate the clinical activities of all health care staff, including:
• Supervising infirmary rounds made on patients by other providers.
• Reviewing and approving all referrals to outside hospitals or specialists.
• Evaluating services and treatment provided by physician’s assistants/nurse practitioners and other health care staff.
• Properly completing employee discussions for those employees under the Medical Director’s direct supervision in accordance with applicable Wexford Health policy.
• Assisting in planning schedules of health care staff to provide optimal coverage, when requested.
16. Implement and direct the quality assurance program including, but not limited to, conducting audit and medical chart review procedures as identified in the Wexford Health QA manuals.
17. Participate in and ensure that all new health care personnel are provided with orientation on site regarding medical practices.
18. In conjunction with the Health Services Administrator, direct the development of the correctional facility’s continuing medical education curriculum and oversee a program providing in-service education and communicate such to the corporate HR Department.
19. Participate in ensuring that staff members receive training as necessary to ensure proper performance of their medical duties.
21. Make referrals and arrangements with medical specialists as needed for treatment of those inmates with health problems extending beyond the scope and capability of on-site services provided (subject to the security coverage of the facility.)
22. Review the health care status of inmates admitted to outside hospitals to ensure that the duration of the hospitalization is medically appropriate.
23. Ensure that discharge summaries are furnished to the correctional institution by the hospital in a timely fashion.
24. Maintain the confidentiality of inmate records.
25. Promote cost control through effective supply inventory, staff education, security and efficient use of supplies and resources.
26. Provide input into developing needed policies and procedures.
27. Actively participate in committee assignments.
Upon receiving the necessary training and/or instruction, performs other related duties as required or assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential duties are routinely performed in a general office and clinical environment. Duties may require work in at a station/desk and entail paperwork, use of computers, fax machines, copiers, and other business machines and medical equipment. Essential duties may require the following physical demands: the strength to lift and carry material weighing up to 30 pounds; vision to read printed materials and computer screen; walking; reaching; carrying; stooping; bending; squatting; prolonged sitting; handling (hand movement); hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone; intellectual skills including short and long term memory, abstract reasoning, and decision making.
Must be able to ambulate throughout the facility for extended periods of time; specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus; must be able to clearly communicate orally and via written and typed correspondence and notes using various forms, records, charts, and electronic media.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
OFFICE
Standard medical setting in a correctional facility, which includes daily interfacing with inmates, correctional staff and health care personnel.
Temperature extremes may be encountered while moving throughout the facility outdoors and indoors in buildings without air conditioning.
TRAVEL
Not applicable
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
LICENSING
Current, valid, unrestricted Arizona Medical License
CERTIFICATION
DEA Certification; Current CPR Certification; CCHP preferred
EDUCATION
Medical Degree required
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Minimum of three (3) year experience in an institutional healthcare setting.
OTHER PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• General math and analytical skills, and planning, administrative and organizational skills essential.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining multiple deadlines. Must ensure documents are ready for review well in advance of any deadline.
• Ability to competently manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment
• Must be able assist staff with various policies, administrative and organizational projects. "team-player" as
The Medical Director is responsible for providing the overall supervision of the delivery of medical services at the correctional facility. The Medical Director attends patients, provides medical consultations for the health services staff and institutional officials, and functions as the liaison for clinical matters with medical providers outside the institution. The Medical Director is expected to function at the level of a Primary Care Provider (PCP), performing any skill a PCP would perform in an office. The incumbent coordinates the services of physicians, physician extenders (e.g., physician assistants, nurse practitioners, etc.) and any other medical professionals working within the medical facilities at their site. Participates in the development of medical/clinical policies and procedures. Serves as a liaison between the medical/clinical staff, correctional site operations, WHS’ regional and corporate staff, and Yavapai correctional and medical leadership. The Medical Director ensures that all activities of the health care unit are conducted in accordance with standards of medical care delineated by state regulations, AMA and ACA standards.
JOB RELATIONS
RELATIONSHIPS
Interacts with all health care unit personnel, site administration, security staff, inmates, inmate’s family members, internal and external clinical providers, correctional staff, and WHS regional and corporate staff as necessary.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Evaluate all existing medical programs and assess the health care needs of the inmate population, making recommendations regarding medical programs or services as appropriate.
2. Assist in designing and implementing policies, procedures and protocol for health care unit and medical staff.
3. Report any problems and/or unusual incidents to the Health Services Administrator, Regional Manager or Corporate Medical Director.
WEXFORD HEALTH MEDICAL DIRECTOR
4. Attend staff meetings and participate on various committees as requested by the Health Services Administrator or designee.
5. Conduct inmate sick call on days and at times authorized by the correctional facility.
6. Examine, diagnose and treat inmates referred to the Medical Director.
7. Review and/or monitor the staff provider review of all laboratory, x-ray and ancillary reports, and ensure that the review is documented on inmates’ charts.
8. Assure examination and initial emergency medical treatment to all persons who are injured or become ill while on the premises. These persons shall then be referred to their personal physician of choice for necessary follow-up care.
9. Provide on call emergency care to the correctional facility.
10. Provide minor surgical treatment at the institution as deemed medically appropriate to include suturing for minor lacerations.
11. Formulate written individual treatment plans for inmates with medical problems, which include directions to health care and other personnel regarding their roles in the care and supervision of these patients.
12. Conduct infirmary rounds, or ensure that another physician conducts rounds.
13. Conduct intake and annual examinations on inmates as provided for by appropriate procedures or as dictated by sound medical practice.
14. Participate in recruitment of health care staff as requested by the Corporate Medical Director.
15. Supervise and evaluate the clinical activities of all health care staff, including:
• Supervising infirmary rounds made on patients by other providers.
• Reviewing and approving all referrals to outside hospitals or specialists.
• Evaluating services and treatment provided by physician’s assistants/nurse practitioners and other health care staff.
• Properly completing employee discussions for those employees under the Medical Director’s direct supervision in accordance with applicable Wexford Health policy.
• Assisting in planning schedules of health care staff to provide optimal coverage, when requested.
16. Implement and direct the quality assurance program including, but not limited to, conducting audit and medical chart review procedures as identified in the Wexford Health QA manuals.
17. Participate in and ensure that all new health care personnel are provided with orientation on site regarding medical practices.
18. In conjunction with the Health Services Administrator, direct the development of the correctional facility’s continuing medical education curriculum and oversee a program providing in-service education and communicate such to the corporate HR Department.
19. Participate in ensuring that staff members receive training as necessary to ensure proper performance of their medical duties.
21. Make referrals and arrangements with medical specialists as needed for treatment of those inmates with health problems extending beyond the scope and capability of on-site services provided (subject to the security coverage of the facility.)
22. Review the health care status of inmates admitted to outside hospitals to ensure that the duration of the hospitalization is medically appropriate.
23. Ensure that discharge summaries are furnished to the correctional institution by the hospital in a timely fashion.
24. Maintain the confidentiality of inmate records.
25. Promote cost control through effective supply inventory, staff education, security and efficient use of supplies and resources.
26. Provide input into developing needed policies and procedures.
27. Actively participate in committee assignments.
Upon receiving the necessary training and/or instruction, performs other related duties as required or assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential duties are routinely performed in a general office and clinical environment. Duties may require work in at a station/desk and entail paperwork, use of computers, fax machines, copiers, and other business machines and medical equipment. Essential duties may require the following physical demands: the strength to lift and carry material weighing up to 30 pounds; vision to read printed materials and computer screen; walking; reaching; carrying; stooping; bending; squatting; prolonged sitting; handling (hand movement); hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone; intellectual skills including short and long term memory, abstract reasoning, and decision making.
Must be able to ambulate throughout the facility for extended periods of time; specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus; must be able to clearly communicate orally and via written and typed correspondence and notes using various forms, records, charts, and electronic media.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
OFFICE
Standard medical setting in a correctional facility, which includes daily interfacing with inmates, correctional staff and health care personnel.
Temperature extremes may be encountered while moving throughout the facility outdoors and indoors in buildings without air conditioning.
TRAVEL
Not applicable
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
LICENSING
Current, valid, unrestricted Arizona Medical License
CERTIFICATION
DEA Certification; Current CPR Certification; CCHP preferred
EDUCATION
Medical Degree required
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Minimum of three (3) year experience in an institutional healthcare setting.
OTHER PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• General math and analytical skills, and planning, administrative and organizational skills essential.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining multiple deadlines. Must ensure documents are ready for review well in advance of any deadline.
• Ability to competently manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment
• Must be able assist staff with various policies, administrative and organizational projects. "team-player" as