Site Medical Director (Port Huron)

Experience & Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited medical school.
• Fully licensed to practice medicine in the state of employment.
• Current DEA registration.
• Preferably board certified or board eligible in primary care specialty (Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Public Health, or Occupational Medicine) with administrative experience in corrections and/or managed healthcare delivery.

A background check, security clearance, and drug screening are required for this role.

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Responsibilities

Below is a list of your responsibilities as a Site Medical Director at St. Calir County in Port Huron, MI. Only 5 hours a week. Hybrid and alternate week schedule considered.

Administrative

• Serve as Chairman of the Medical Audit Committee.
• Consult with medical providers in the community to resolve issues in delivering services to patients.
• Supervise the clinical services provided by the professional and paraprofessional staff.
• Ensure and provide on-call services.
• Annually review and approve clinical protocols, policies, procedures, and the medical disaster plan.
• Provide direction and assistance to the on-site quality improvement program as well as the corporate Continuous Quality and Safety Improvement program, including review and action on patient complaints, infection control, peer review, and chart audits.
• Manage referrals to outside healthcare facilities for appropriateness, quality, and continuity of care.
• Serve as a professional resource and leader for all staff physicians and applicable clinical staff at the facility(s).
• Assist in screening, interviewing, evaluating credentials, and hiring healthcare providers.
• Participate in in-service training classes. Represent the healthcare program in discussions with local civic groups or visiting officials as requested.
• Attend medical, clinical, and other meetings, as required.
• Document all encounters in the patient's Medical Record. Ensure all documentation is timely, legible, and signed. Ensure all verbal or telephone orders are countersigned as required.
• Provide emergency treatment on-site and respond appropriately in urgent or emergency situations.
• Ensure competence in proper technique for basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation and AED use.

Clinical

• Provide typical community standard care based on evidence-based medicine for clinical services, including sick call, chronic care, history and physicals, and emergency care needs. When applicable, visit the infirmary daily and document encounters in the patient's Medical Record. The goal is to provide the right care, at the right time, and at the right location.
• Provide call as needed for the role.
• Adhere to the approved formulary for therapeutic regimens before utilizing non-formulary procedures. Document pertinent observations and conclusions to justify non-formulary medication requests for approval.
• Utilize available in-house resources for treatment or resolution of problems before off-site referral. Provide emergency treatment on-site and respond appropriately in urgent or emergency situations.
• Demonstrate proper technique for CPR and related drug therapy with certification as required.
• Support standards of medical care through adherence to policies and serve as a resource for staff.
• Attend Medical Staff meetings as required. Provide monthly in-service education. Participate in quality reviews and sponsor physician assistants or nurse practitioners as needed.
• Notify Regional Medical Director and Site Health Services Administrator of schedule changes. Assist in arranging coverage if unavailable for extended periods.
• Participate in quality improvement measures, including sentinel event review.
• Follow proper procedures in the Utilization Review process.

YesCare Benefits (for full-time positions)

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Generous PTO plan
• 401k with matching funds
• Employee Discount and Rewards Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Continuing Education Reimbursement
• $145.00 per hour

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