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Regional Medical Director (MD/DO)
Brentwood, Tennessee, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Medical Director
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Wichita, Kansas, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 3/17/18

Correctional Care | Committed Careers | Corizon Health

We have an exceptional opportunity for a Regional Medical Director to join our healthcare team in the Corizon Health Kansas Regional Office, located in Topeka, KS.

Qualifications of the Corizon Health Regional Medical Director

  • M.D. or D.O. degree
  • Board certified in a primary care specialty (Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Obstetrics and Gynecology)
  • Minimum of three (3) years clinical experience required.
  • Managed care experience or experience with a large physician group in a managerial role preferred
  • Three (3) years' experience in correctional medicine preferred
  • Formal management/leadership training preferred
  • Formal training in CQI or similar (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to meet financial targets by implementing appropriate clinical quality improvement initiatives

Responsibilities of the Corizon Health Regional Medical Director

  • Sets and maintains clinical standards in the region by driving decisions that are patient-centered, collaborative, evidence based, and focused on both quality and utilization.
  • Provides clinical leadership for statewide care management: monitors site results through data review and care management calls which decrease negative variances and promotes the sharing of best practices.
  • Oversees quality of care delivered by offsite and onsite specialists within the region.
  • Interprets trends and takes action at the regional level for improving health status of the population, partnering with the client to implement appropriate interventions.
  • Identifies opportunities for enhancements and works with regional team to design and implement changes to improve efficiency in clinical operations and workflow.
  • Mentors, monitors, and utilizes regional staff in the appropriate use of medications (formulary, and non formulary) and in medication administration (e.g. side effect profile, adherence, drug/drug interactions).
  • Builds and maintains productive relationship with client leaders (including client CMO when applicable) through regular communication and face to face meetings, including one on one meetings.
  • Proactively informs client of risks and high profile patient management cases and how both are being managed.
  • Partners with VPO to regularly update the client as to results, improvements needed, and how we are meeting/exceeding client expectations.
  • Role models and develops strong leadership and management skills in Site Medical Directors and ARMDs.
  • Confers with regional team daily to stay apprised of critical situations, collaborate on action steps and/or treatment plan, paying attention to trends and opportunities for improvement.
  • Conducts thorough and timely Peer Reviews for Medical Directors and non-physician practitioners, according to CORIZON policy and procedures.
  • Builds and maintains strong relationships with site medical providers by visiting all sites.
  • Improves regional results by analyzing data, developing strategies, and establishing enhanced expectations for Site Medical Directors.

Benefits offered to the Corizon Health Regional Medical Director

  • Paid Time Off (Additional state laws may be applicable)
  • No weekends or evenings
  • Minimal on-call
  • No overhead
  • Medical & Dental
  • Company matched retirement plan
  • Continuing Medical Education allowance

Apply online or contact Bob Manche at [Register to View] ext. 9539 | [Register to View] Health provides patients with high quality healthcare and reentry services that will reduce recidivism and better the communities where we live and work. We are dedicated to meeting the needs of the growing number of incarcerated persons with physical and mental illness and the professionals who care for them. More healthcare professionals are finding the stability and advancement they desire at Corizon Health.

This position may require a background check, security clearance, and/or drug screening. Corizon Health is an Equal Opportunity 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.

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