Medical Director - New Hanover County Jail

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Medical Director - New Hanover County Jail (Physician)

Compensation Information : $145 - $161 / hour

Department (Org) : Administration

You Matter

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved.
• Join a mission-driven organization with a people-first culture.
• Excellent career growth opportunities.

Join us and find a career that supports :

• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients.
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Autonomy in a warm team environment.
• Growth and training.

Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work-life balance for team members and their families to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including :

• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Tax-free Health Spending Accounts (HSA).
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts.
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans.

Why Us

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.

If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals.

Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most.

How You Make a Difference

As a Medical Director, you will be responsible for providing medical oversight and guidance in accordance with the security regulations of the company and the regulations of the institution to which you are assigned.

You will also ensure that required documentation of services is provided to the Regional or Corporate Medical Director or designee to monitor services and compliance with facility / client contract.

Additionally, you will be responsible for notifying the Regional or Corporate Medical Director and Health Services Administrator or designee of changes in schedule coverage and for assisting in arrangements for coverage of medical services if unavailable for an extended period.

Key Responsibilities

• The Medical Director provides clinical oversight to the facility medical program, adhering to existing policies and procedures for admission, transfer, and referrals.
• They supervise the care given by other personnel and provide consultation for all professionals in the system.
• The Medical Director partners with the Health Services Administrator to identify problems and recommend solutions to improve patient outcomes, including establishing and maintaining Chronic Care Clinics.
• They ensure proper documentation and adherence to the established formulary for therapeutic regimens, as well as providing emergency treatment on-site and responding appropriately in urgent or emergency situations.
• The Medical Director serves as a liaison with healthcare providers in the community, consults with medical specialists, and reviews and approves treatment protocols, clinical policies, and procedures.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education :

Medical school graduate.

Experience :

Experience in Family Practice, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine or Public Health preferred.

Licenses / Certifications :

• Must have and maintain current licensure within the State of employment.
• Maintains a current DEA number.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification.
• Must maintain privileges. Maintains CME requirements for continued medical practice in the State.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply.

You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.

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