Medical Director

Company: Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions
Location: New York
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

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Join us Search by title, keyword or req # Search by City, State Within Search by Facility Viewing: Medical Director Medical Director Job: 92526 Location: Columbia, SC Facility: South Carolina Sexually Violent Predator Treatment Program 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 is responsible for directing, assessing, planning, and monitoring all medical services and staff for the facility; assuring that all medical assessments and care of residents are performed; providing consultation and referrals to and from other community medical staff; and serving as the primary care physician for all residents. What you bring to the table Education: MD or DO from an accredited medical school. Board certified or eligible in internal or family medicine. Experience:

• Two (2) years of experience as a Medical Director in an acute or residential inpatient setting.
• Four (4) years post residency clinical experience in an acute inpatient setting, psychiatric and correctional health experience preferred.
• Must maintain a current copy of licensure and certifications on file in the facility at all times.
• Skilled in organization, supervision, and state-of-the-art treatment interventions.
• High degree of empathetic listening, tact and kindness toward others.
• Ability to communicate well verbally. Excellent written, verbal, and computer skills. Licenses/Certifications:
  • Must have and maintain a current and in good standing license with the State of South Carolina.
  • Must also have and maintain a DEA and DPS certificate of registration. What you will do
    • Directs the overall staff functions and policies for medical, psychiatric, dental, and laboratory functions at the facility and meets with facility executive management team for purposes of healthcare program evaluation and planning.
    • Ensures compliance with state statutes, contractual obligations, accrediting bodies and The Company internal policies and procedures.
    • Ensures effective management of all case reviews and chart audits according to organizational and National Treatment Guidelines standards and guidelines.
    • Directs and manages the overall medical care for the facility and serves as chairperson on a variety of committees as they impact the facility's health care services. Actively participates in the Admission Treatment Planning program.
    • Available to be On-call by phone, 24/7. Wellpath is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability Employer Sign up for Job Alerts and connect with us to be the first to hear about new opportunities by joining our job alert network. Wellpath is proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer. Consideration for employment is provided without any discrimination in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Wellpath provides reasonable accommodations to all those with a disability as defined under the ADA. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the online application this can be requested by sending an email to HRCompliance@wellpath.us . Are you transitioning to Wellpath as part of a New Site Contract?

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