Regional Medical Director - Central Illinois (Remote)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Internal Medicine
Salary
$250,000
– $280,000
• yearly
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Clinic/Private Practice
Outpatient
Location
62049, Hillsboro, Illinois, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
3/18/24
Regional Medical Director - Central IL
Full-Time covering Central IL : Remote (but based in Illinois)
Full-Time covering Central IL : Remote (but based in Illinois)
A Job Should be MORE than just a paycheck.
Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest correctional health care providers. Over the past 30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped literally millions of justice-involved patients receive life-changing medical and mental health services.
The majority of our patients come from marginalized or impoverished backgrounds. In many cases, our doctors, nurses, and behavioral health professionals represent the patient’s first experience with quality, compassionate health care.
We heal and rehabilitate thousands of incarcerated patients every day. When you join Wexford Health, you do more than just further your career. You also become part of a team-a family-whose mission is to care for patients that cannot care for themselves. You change lives. You make a difference. If you are looking for a position that empowers you to do MORE… then look at Wexford Health.
BENEFITS: We’re proud to offer a competitive benefits package including:
POSITION SUMMARY The Central IL Medical Director leads and oversees Wexford Health’s medical practice to ensure and promote quality medical care. He/she is ultimately responsible for all health care provided by Wexford Health Sources and delivered to the Central Illinois facilities. Serves as the liaison between Wexford Health and the Illinois Division of Corrections (IDOC) medical authority and maintains good relationships with facility, regional and corporate staff.
POSITION SUMMARY The Central IL Medical Director leads and oversees Wexford Health’s medical practice to ensure and promote quality medical care. He/she is ultimately responsible for all health care provided by Wexford Health Sources and delivered to the Central Illinois facilities. Serves as the liaison between Wexford Health and the Illinois Division of Corrections (IDOC) medical authority and maintains good relationships with facility, regional and corporate staff.
Job Responsibilities
Responsible for the development, communication, implementation, monitoring and revision of all clinical programs, the quality management program, and the utilization management processes and systems across the state.
Ensures all health care activities are conducted in accordance with Wexford Health and IDOC standards of medical care delineated by state regulation, NCCHC, and ACA guidelines as appropriate/necessary.
Responsible for providing leadership in administrative matters, clinical program development, quality management, utilization management, staff education, and leadership development in the state of Illinois in a manner consistent with the corporate objectives and philosophy of Wexford Health Sources.
Ensures that the sites maintain an effective infection control program that includes the prevention, identification, reporting, and control of communicable diseases in accordance with Wexford Health infection control policies and procedures.
Assists as directed by the Corporate Medical Director, Clinical Services; National Medical Directors; and/or the Corporate Quality Management Committee in medical staff disciplinary matters.
Assists with legal proceedings as needed.
Full job description available upon request .
Qualifications
EDUCATION: Medical Degree required, must be BE or BC in Internal, Family or Emergency Medicine. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Correctional healthcare experience preferred.
EOE/M/F/D/V