Medical Director

Overview:

NaphCare is partnering with Everhealth to hire a part time (8 hours/week) Medical Director to join our team of medical professionals in the Cowlitz County Jail in Longview, WA. Pay rate ranges from $252.00 to $262.00 per.

As a Correctional Medical Director, you will be responsible for ensuring all clinical needs are being met within the facility, while working alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals.

Responsibilities:

The Medical Director is responsible for providing direct and indirect basic medical care to meet the physiological and emotional needs of the patients and ensuring quality care is provided to protect the rights, dignity, and health of our unique patient population. Responsibilities may include and not be limited to:

Conducting rounds in the medical and infirmary units
Performing sick call visits, and managing chronic care
Responding to and initiating care for medical emergencies
Leading efforts to evaluate the quality and effectiveness of healthcare services
Coordinating, leading and participating in educational and training activities
May supervise Staff Physicians and other medical staff
Ensuring compliance with State and Federal mandates and regulations, including court mandates and standards
Collaborating on with other medical professionals to ensure staff are responsive to patients' needs
Qualifications:

Education / Licenses / Certifications

Medical degree (MD or DO)
Valid license as a physician in the state where the facility is located
CPR certification
Possess a current DEA registration
Currently certified in a Board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties

Experience / Requirements / Qualifications / Skills

Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Experience in general medicine, a strong knowledge of current medical principles and practices, and the ability to manage and direct medical team
Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards
Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
Display integrity, professionalism and be able to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
Must pass the facility's criminal background check and drug screening

Physical Capabilities:

Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Why Join NaphCare?

NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.

NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:

Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one.
Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one.
Lowest Cost Benefits.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one.
Tuition Assistance
Referral bonuses
Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
Generous paid time off & paid holidays
Free continuing education and CMEs

NaphCare has a partnership with NetCE that provides CEU/CME for our staff. NetCE uses a rigorous peer review process to ensure that all activities and content are up-to-date. This service streamlines continuing education for all NaphCare Employees to meet state specific requirements for maintaining licensing.

If you want a career where you can truly make a difference, apply now or send your resume to to speak to a recruiter and learn more about this position and NaphCare.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

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