About Corizon Health

Corizon Health is the pioneer provider of correctional healthcare in the United States.

We are a company built on more than 40 years of innovation and expertise in the industry.

Our people, our practices, and our commitment to success are the traits that make us the ideal employer as you begin or continue to advance your correctional healthcare career.

We have an exceptional opportunity for a Medical Director to join our healthcare team at the Northeast Correctional Center located in Bowling Green, MO.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the Corizon Health Medical Director

Serve as Chairman of the Medical Audit Committee.

Consult with medical providers in the community to resolve issues in delivering services to inmates.

Supervise the clinical services provided by the professional and paraprofessional staff.

Annually review and approve clinical protocols, policies and procedures, and medical disaster plan.

Provide direction and assistance to the on-site quality assurance program including review and action on inmate complaints, and infection control.

Monitor referrals to outside healthcare facilities for appropriateness, quality, and continuity of care.

Sponsor Physician Assistants in compliance with the state law for correctional facilities. Serve as a professional resource for all Physicians working at the facility(s).

Assist in screening, interviewing and evaluating credentials of healthcare providers.

Serve as discussion leader for selected in-service training classes. Represent the healthcare program in discussions with local civic groups or visiting officials. As requested, attend medical director's meetings at the Corizon Health central office.

Attend Pharmacy Therapeutic Committee meetings (and other meetings, as required).

Benefits offered to the Corizon Health Medical Director

No weekends or evenings

Minimal on-call

Medical & Dental

Company matched retirement plan

Continuing Medical Education allowance

Paid malpractice

This position may require a background check, security clearance, and/or drug screening.

Experience & Requirements

Qualifications of the Corizon Health Medical Director

License to practice medicine in the state of MO

Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration

Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification

Not ready to apply? Connect with us for general consideration.

Corizon Health 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

Not ready to apply? Connect with us for general consideration.

Corizon Health 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

Job Locations US-MO-Bowling Green

Category Physician & Physician Leadership

Position Type Regular Full-time

Shift / Schedule Weekday Day