Medical Director
Job at a glance
Job description
Experience & Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited medical school.
- Fully licensed to practice medicine in the state of employment.
- Current DEA registration.
- Preferable board certified or board eligible in primary care specialty (Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Public Health or Occupational Medicine) with administrative experience in corrections and/or managed healthcare delivery.
A background check, security clearance and drug screening are required for this role.
YesCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, Vietnam era veteran, or disabled Veteran status. EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans.
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Responsibilities
Below is a list of your responsibilities as a Medical Director at Coxsackie Correctional Facility located in Coxsackie NY with YesCare:
- OPERATION OF A 60-BED SKILLED NURSING SERVICES PROGRAM WITHIN THE COXSACKIE REGIONAL MEDICAL UNIT
- Patients typically require closer monitoring and skilled nursing care.
- There are no monitored/telemetry beds.
- Some of the duties of the infirmary physician include:
- Daily rounds on patients
- Conducting comprehensive physical examinations, establishing diagnoses and appropriate treatment plans, initiating emergency care procedures.
- Following a patient’s course and discharging from the infirmary when appropriate.
- Ordering, reviewing and interpreting laboratory results, x-rays, and electrocardiograms, and discussing results with patients.
- Prescribing/ordering medications.
- Consulting with off-site subspecialty physicians/consultants and our Clinical Nurse Liaison, as needed, to coordinate plans of care and implement inpatient treatments.
- Discussing disease prevention and providing patient education.
- Ensuring and maintaining quality care.
- Participating in interdisciplinary patient care meetings and addressing identified clinical needs of patients.
- Serving as clinical lead, providing direction and oversight for the nurses.
YesCare Benefits (only applicable for full-time positions)
- 401k with matching funds
- Employee Discount and Rewards Program
- Tuition Assistance
- Continuing Education Reimbursement
- Starting salary $335,000
About YesCare Health
Correctional healthcare is not just a job. It’s a calling.
By choosing a career with YesCare, you are choosing the opportunity to truly make a difference in the health, well-being, and future of the patients you serve. We take pride in being a pioneer provider of correctional healthcare. As a YesCare professional, you have access to the resources and support to enhance your skills, build a solid foundation to reach your career potential, and contribute to the care and well-being of an underserved population. There is no greater calling. Join YesCare today and be part of our legacy of innovation and clinical expertise.
ID 2024-19569
Job Locations US-NY-Coxsackie
Category Physician & Physician Leadership
Position Type Regular Full-time
Shift / Schedule Weekday Day
Location ID 00265
