Medical Director
Company: Wellpath
Location: Tucson
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Why Wellpath:Here at Wellpath, everything that we do is about
taking care of people - our patients, our staff and our partners.
We are committed to making a difference by providing hope and
healing to vulnerable patients in challenging clinical
environments. Our talented, compassionate team thrives in an
autonomous environment, is empowered and supported by education,
training and the resources to practice healthcare the way it is
meant to be and strives to "Always Do The Right Thing!"About this
role:Our Medical Director abides by the security regulations of The
Company and the regulations of the institution to which assigned.
Provides required documentation of services to the Regional or
Corporate Medical Director or designee in order to monitor services
provided and compliance with facility/client contract. Notifies
Regional or Corporate Medical Director and Health Services
Administrator or designee of schedule changes in schedule coverage.
Assists in arrangements for coverage of medical services if
unavailable for extended period of time.What you bring to the
table:Education:Medical school graduateExperience:Experience in
Family Practice, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine or Public
Health preferredLicenses/Certifications:Current licensure within
the StateMaintains a current DEA numberCurrent CPR
certificationMust maintain privilegesMaintains CME requirements for
continued medical practice in the StateWhat you will do:Reports to
assigned facility at designated hour to examine referred
patients.Visits the infirmary daily when on-site and records
encounters in the patient's progress notes.Ensures progress note
documentation in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) or on approved
paper form is in SOAP format, problem oriented, corresponds to the
therapeutic order and is legible, if handwritten.Ensures all
documentation is dated, timed, problem oriented and encounters in
EMR are locked with document made or legible and signed, if
handwritten.Ensures all verbal or telephone orders are
countersigned within one business day, if possible.Adheres to the
established formulary for therapeutic regimens before utilizing
non-formulary procedures.Utilizes available in-house resource
personnel for treatment or resolution of identified problems before
utilizing off-site referral, if possible.Provides emergency
treatment on-site and responds appropriately in urgent or emergency
situations.Demonstrates proper technique for cardiopulmonary
resuscitation and related drug therapy.Supports standards of
correctional medical care through adherence to existing policies
and procedures for: admission to the infirmary, transfer to
emergency room and utilization review process for specialty
consultant referrals.Supervises care given by other professional or
non-professional personnel providing instructions as needed.Reports
any doubts or questions regarding the lack of appropriate
referrals, nursing or medical intervention necessary for the
realization of established patient goals to the Regional or
Corporate Medical Director for disposition.Provides clinical
oversight to the facility medical program, as defined by the NCCHC
and ACA standards.Consults with medical specialists for advice and
expertise in their respective areas.Provides consultation for all
professionals in the system.Provides medical services to patients
as scheduled.Partners with H.S.A. in supervising continuous quality
improvement program, including patient grievances, sanitation,
infection control, utilization management, pharmacy and
therapeutics and assists in development of appropriate
criteria.Serves as member of the Continuous Quality Improvement
Committee. Make recommendations to improve patient outcomes.As
needed not less than annually reviews and approves the treatment
protocols, clinical policies and procedures, to include infection
control and infirmary (if applicable at site) and the fire and
disaster plans.Serves as liaison with health care providers in the
communityWorks with the Health Services Administrator to identify
problems and to recommend solutions to improve patient
outcomes.Assist the Health Services Administrator to establish and
maintain Chronic Care Clinics that assure compliance with NCCHC and
ACA standards, as well as The Company policy/procedures.Assist the
Health Services Administrator to monitor pharmacy services
including formulary compliance, prescribing patterns and dispensing
of medication.Respects dignity and confidentiality of patients.Must
be able to obtain and maintain security clearance.Must be able to
apply principles of critical thinking to a variety of practical and
emergent situations and accurately follow standardized procedures
that may call for deviations.Must be able to apply sound judgment
beyond a specific set of instructions and apply knowledge to
different factual situations.Must be alert at all times; pay close
attention to details.Must be able to work under stress on a regular
or continuous basis.Post orders, if applicable, per site
contract.Perform other duties as assigned.Wellpath is an
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability EmployerOur investment in
you:Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance plan optionsTime off &
leave benefits401KTuition ReimbursementParental benefitsPerks and
discountsAnd more available here
https://wellpathcareers.Com/Compensation Range: $140 $170 /
hour
Keywords: Wellpath, Tucson , Medical Director, Executive , Tucson, Arizona
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