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Medical Director - Full Time
Nashville, 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
Dublin, California, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
7/23/19
Overview
Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), the Medical Director has overall responsibility for the medical program at the county including monitoring services provided by non-physician providers within the detention facilities.
Qualifications
Education:
- Graduate of accredited medical school
Experience:
- Previous correctional/detention facility experience
- At least five years’ experience as a Medical Director
Licenses/Certifications:
- Current (and must maintain) lifesaving BLS and ACLS certification through AHA
- Unrestricted current medical license, certification or registration in state of practice - must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc.
- Board Certified/eligible in the field of internal medicine, family practice, or emergency medicine
- Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration
Responsibilities
Responsible for success of health care program at assigned facilities including performance of clinical staff
- Ensure quality of medical records, pharmaceutical practices and implementation and adherence to Policy & Procedures as well Standardized Procedures
- Consult with PAs/FNPs and RNs on all conditions falling outside standardized procedure parameters
- Performing sick call and physical examinations as scheduled
- Review and countersign records of patients seen and treated by RNs (under standardized procedures)
- Countersign all verbal and telephone orders
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