Associate Statewide Medical Director

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VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional healthcare, has an opening for a Part-Time (24 hours / week) Associate Statewide Medical Director in Hopkinton, Massachusetts!

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.

ASSOCIATE STATEWIDE MEDICAL DIRECTOR BENEFITS PACKAGE (for eligible positions) :

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 Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term / Long Term Disability

Identity Theft Protection

Animal / Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center

401K

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

ASSOCIATE STATEWIDE MEDICAL DIRECTOR POSITION SUMMARY

The Associate Statewide Medical Director (ASMD) is primarily accountable for the quality of medical care provided to patients throughout their assigned region. The ASMD collaborates with the Statewide Medical Director and the Regional Vice Presidents of Operations to develop long lasting client partnerships by delivering safe, efficacious, and cost-effective care.

ASSOCIATE STATEWIDE MEDICAL DIRECTOR MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

M.D. or D.O. Degree required.

Completion of residency in primary care specialty (Family Practice, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Public Health or Occupational Medicine) preferred.

Must be board certified to practice medicine.

Must possess and be eligible for a license in the state in which supervisory services are rendered.

Must satisfy all credentialing requirements of VitalCore.

Utilization Management experience.

Must have minimum of 5 years clinical experience in Family Practice, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Public Health, or Occupational Medicine.

Current hands-on BLS certification per VitalCore's Credentialing Policy. Experience in healthcare administration preferred.

Current DEA registration.

ASSOCIATE STATEWIDE MEDICAL DIRECTOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Ensure the provision of comprehensive health care in a region.

Serve as liaison for clinical matters related to on-site, off-site specialty care, emergency department services, and inpatient care.

Provide 24 / 7 on call back up for site Medical Directors.

Participate in Continuous Quality and Safety Improvement functions, including clinical quality indicators, patient safety chart and site audits.

Adherence to Utilization Management (UM) programs specific to the contract requirements and corporate's UM and clinical policies and procedures.

Attend facilities' meetings as required and requested.

Ensure each facility has the necessary medical equipment and tools to deliver appropriate care.

Assist with the development of medical audit criteria and clinical corrective action

Provide direction and assistance to the on-site quality improvement program, including review of grievances and development of corrective action plans involving patients and staff complaints.

Serve as discussion leader for selected in-service training classes.

Represent the health care program in discussions with local civic groups or visiting officials.

Monitor referrals to outside health care facilities for appropriateness, quality, and continuity of care.

Consult with medical providers in the community to timely resolve issues involving delivery of healthcare services to patients.

Serve as a clinical resource and director to the Site Medical Director and HSAs.

Be available for the staff and clients to expeditiously address any administrative or medical issues.

Provide medical and correctional staff training and education regarding aspects of continuity of care for patients, when requested.

Maintain active credentials required for employment by VitalCore.

Monitor compliance for maintenance of required credentials of all practitioners providing care within their assigned contracts.

Ensure compliance with re-credentialing

Ensure review of patient care information (laboratory results and previous QNXT documents) when managing on site, OPR, ED and IP care.

Sponsor advanced practice clinicians in compliance with the state law for licensure.

Participate in committee meetings as deemed necessary by VitalCore's leadership and its clients.

Assist in screening, interviewing, and evaluating credentials of healthcare providers.

Ensure compliance with peer reviews per VitalCore's policies

Demonstrate flexibility when required to maintain stability and responsiveness to the unpredictable challenges in correctional health care delivery.

Have the ability to multitask through various components of the clinical and operational tasks.

Participation and compliance with all company policies, procedures, and clinical and pharmacy initiatives.

Be willing to provide direct patient care when required to meet critical needs and contractual obligations.

Participate in Business Development activities to include client meetings and proposal preparation.

Complete annual Human Resource requirements to include Performance Evaluations and Goal setting.

Perform assignments and duties that are required / requested by the CMO and / or SVP.

Maintain proficiency with all software utilized in the company that is required for the position, specifically for clinical documentation in the designated ERH system.

Attend training and meetings as required.

Other duties as assigned.

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.

We're people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.

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Compensation details : 246000-255000 Yearly Salary

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