Medical Officer (Physician)

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional healthcare, has an opening for a Physician at James T Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna, DE ( Can sponsor J-1 or H-1 visas). Looking for a rewarding career with competitive wages, annual incentive bonus, and excellent benefits package? At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring hardworking ethical individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff. PHYSICIAN BENEFITS PACKAGE : Holiday Pay : New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day Medical Dental Vision Health Savings Account Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Life Insurance Short-Term / Long-Term Disability Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center 401K & Plan Matching PTO Annual Incentive Bonus Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account PHYSICIAN POSITION SUMMARY : The Physician serves as the responsible health authority required by national standards. They provide overall supervision for clinical services for the site to ensure appropriate delivery of on and off site necessary medical care but have no other managerial responsibilities. PHYSICIAN ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Consult with medical providers in the community to resolve issues in delivering services to patients. Annually review and approve clinical protocols, policies and procedures, and medical disaster plans. Manage referrals to outside healthcare facilities for appropriateness, quality, and continuity of care. Sponsor Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners in compliance with the state law for correctional facilities. Serve as a resource to all staff Physicians and applicable clinical staff at the facility(s). Assist in screening, interviewing, evaluating credentials, and hiring of 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. Complete sick call, chronic care and infirmary care as required. Document all encounters in patients medical record. Ensure all verbal or telephone orders are countersigned as required. Utilize available in-house resource personnel for treatment and resolution of identified problems before utili Provide emergency treatment on-site and respond appropriately in urgent or emergency situations. Follow evidence-based standards of medical care through adherence to existing policies and procedures. PHYSICIAN MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS : Graduate of an accredited medical school. Current DEA Registration. Must be fluent in English language, including reading, writing, speaking, and understanding. Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace Must have experience in sub-acute inpatient care and hospitalist experience VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives. Keywords : Medical Director, Correctional Healthcare, physician, MD Fulltime 40hrs / week Mon-Fri Compensation details :