Medical Director MD Physician Corrections at Wellpath

Madison, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Aug, 26

Salary

180.33

Posted On

10 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Direct Patient Care, Clinical Supervision, EMR Documentation, Emergency Medicine, Quality Improvement, Pharmacy Oversight, Clinical Protocol Review, Chronic Care Management, Compliance Monitoring, Healthcare Leadership

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Why Wellpath 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. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time. Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan. We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support. About this role The Site Medical Director oversees medical care at the assigned facility in compliance with company, institutional, NCCHC, and ACA standards. They provide direct patient care, supervise clinical staff, and ensure accurate, timely documentation in the EMR or approved formats. The role includes managing emergency situations, adhering to formulary guidelines, and utilizing in-house resources before external referrals. The Director collaborates with the Health Services Administrator to lead quality improvement initiatives, chronic care clinics, and pharmacy oversight. They also liaise with community health providers, review clinical protocols annually, and contribute to the continuous enhancement of patient outcomes. Additional Details Position currently is filled with (2) 8 hour shifts and a 4 hour shift What you bring to the table 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. What you will do Provide direct medical care, supervise staff, and ensure complete, accurate documentation of patient encounters. Respond to urgent and emergency situations, adhere to established formularies, and use in-house resources before external referrals. Oversee clinical program compliance with NCCHC and ACA standards, reviewing and approving protocols annually. Partner with the Health Services Administrator to lead quality improvement programs, chronic care clinics, and pharmacy monitoring. Serve as liaison with community healthcare providers and offer consultation to facility professionals. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness. We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage you to apply! 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. Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description. We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness. We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage you to apply! 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. Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description. We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

Responsibilities

The Medical Director oversees medical care at a correctional facility, ensuring compliance with NCCHC and ACA standards. Responsibilities include providing direct patient care, supervising clinical staff, and collaborating with administrators on quality improvement initiatives.