Join the VitalCore Team in Mississippi. We re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.
VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional healthcare, has an opening for a Statewide Medical Director for our Regional Office in Ridgeland, Mississippi.
Looking for a rewarding career in the field of healthcare with competitive wages, annual incentive payment, and excellent benefits package?
At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, dedicated 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.
STATEWIDE MEDICAL DIRECTOR POSITION SUMMARY
The Statewide Medical Director must be a Physician and provide guidance, leadership, and oversight of all aspects of correctional medical care. This includes, but is not limited to, authorization of services, consultation to clinical operations and overall clinical direction. Responsible for maintaining the clinical quality and integrity of patient medical care including oversight of utilization and quality management, credentialing, and best practice guideline development (including nursing protocols). The Statewide Medical Director supports facilities to develop site specific protocols, interprets policies, and leads initiatives related to medical services and nursing care. The Statewide Medical Director has direct clinical responsibilities and supervises physicians and midlevel providers. P
articipates in staff and community education initiatives.
VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and 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.