Medical Director/Physician

Job Description

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About Correctional Healthcare Partners:

Correctional Healthcare Partners (CHP Health) is a company dedicated to providing healthcare services to the incarcerated, and we're growing. We exist because the people inside county jails still deserve real healthcare — and the counties that serve them deserve a partner who shows up, owns the outcome, and gets the work right. We deliver medical, mental health, and dental care across jails and detention facilities in California and Washington, and we do it with clinicians who chose this setting and a leadership team that supports the mission.

Hiring for PT MD (8 hour week)- Chosen candidates will work in Whatcom County Jail

Pay: $180.00 per hour

Job Description:

Medical Director/Designated Health Authority

Position Requirements: Must hold a current unrestricted license as a physician in the state of employment, current DEA registration, ability to obtain a DEA "X" number (as applicable), a valid CPR card, and be certified in a Board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties. A minimum of 1 year experience in primary care with administrative experience in corrections and/or managed health care delivery preferred. Must possess strong written communication and verbal skills and have strong computer skills.

Status: 1099 Contractor, Part Time Hours

Accountable to: Health Services Administrator (HSA), and Corporate Medical Director (CMD)/Chief Medical Officer (CMO).

Physical Demands: Must have the physical and mental capacity to work in an environment that may be less than pristine, as well as manage and maintain physical and mental health when encountering stressful situations.

Summary: Under the direct administrative supervision of the Health Services Administrator, and under the direct clinical supervision of the CMD/CMO. The Medical Director is responsible for ensuring that company goals and objectives are achieved in their assigned service delivery area by leading, directing, managing, and evaluating medical services to ensure that contractual obligations and client expectations are met. Responsible for assuring all medical services are in compliance with the requirements of NCCHC, ACA, and professional medical standards. xhyhwjd Has final authority for clinical decisions at the facility.

Work Location: In person