Correctional Medicine WPW Medical Director Needed in Santa Maria, CA

Company: Wellpath
Location: Santa Maria
Posted on: February 16, 2020

Job Description:

Medical Director opening in Santa Maria, California. This and other physician jobs brought to you by DocCafe.com Overview Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), the Medical Director has overall responsibility for the medical program at the county including monitoring services provided by non-physician providers within the detention facilities. Qualifications Education:

• Graduate of accredited medical schoolExperience:
  • Previous correctional/detention facility experience
  • At least five years' experience as a Medical DirectorLicenses/Certifications:
    • Current (and must maintain) lifesaving BLS and ACLS certification through AHA
    • Unrestricted current medical license, certification or registration in state of practice - must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc.
    • Board Certified/eligible in the field of internal medicine, family practice, or emergency medicine
    • Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration Responsibilities Responsible for success of health care program at assigned facilities including performance of clinical staff
    • Ensure quality of medical records, pharmaceutical practices and implementation and adherence to Policy & Procedures as well Standardized Procedures
    • Consult with PAs/FNPs and RNs on all conditions falling outside standardized procedure parameters
    • Performing sick call and physical examinations as scheduled
    • Review and countersign records of patients seen and treated by RNs (under standardized procedures)
    • Countersign all verbal and telephone orders
    • Participate in Quality Management and Peer Review meetings
    • Participate in on-call activities as needed
    • Attend Quality Assurance and Administrative meetings
    • May assist in the job shadow portion of the interview process, orientation and training of new and potential staff
    • Responsible for the performance evaluations and successful training of direct reports
    • Perform other duties as assigned.Wellpath is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability Employer Keyphrases: health administration jobs, medical director jobs, hospital administration jobs, hospital administrative jobs, healthcare administration jobs, administration jobs, healthcare administrator jobs, medical administration jobs, chief medical officer jobs, medical director position jobs, associate medical director jobs, medical administrative jobs, healthcare ceo jobs, medical ceo jobs, executive director jobs

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