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Medical Director
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 Battle Creek, Michigan, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 5/13/20

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 experience 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.

Responsibilities

We have an exceptional opportunity for a Medical Director to join our healthcare team at the Calhoun County Jail, Battle Creek, MI.

Job Summary of the Corizon Health Medical Director

Corizon Health Medical Directors serve as the responsible Physician and health authority within our medical units. Medical Directors provide overall supervision for clinical services for the site as well as serve as liaison for clinical matters with medical providers outside the system and are available to provide on-call services as needed.

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).

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.

Experience & Requirements

Qualifications of the Corizon Health Medical Director

  • License to practice medicine in the state of employment
  • Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration
  • Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
  • Board-certified, board eligible, non-boarded in primary care specialty (family practice, General Practice, internal medicine, surgery)

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ID 2019-6083

Job Locations US-MI-Battle Creek

Category Physician & Physician Leadership

Position Type PRN

Shift / Schedule Weekday Day

Location ID 00632