Physician

Physician

Start a new career with VitalCore Health Strategies! We're people who are fueled by passion, not by profit. VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional healthcare, has a day shift opening for a Physician at Buckingham Correctional Center in Dillwyn, VA! Looking for a rewarding career with competitive wages, annual incentive payment, and an 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.

Job Description

• The Staff Physician works under the supervision of the Site Medical Director with broad latitude for independent judgment and initiative and is an integral part of the medical team at their facility.
• The Staff Physician is expected to take a leading role in the delivery of health care services to our patients.
• The Physician position has no managerial responsibilities but can assign tasks to team members as needed.
• Will be required to work within a correctional facility.
• Visits the infirmary (if applicable) daily and documents encounters in patient's Medical Record as assigned.
• Ensures Medical Record documentation is in SOAP format, problem-oriented, and corresponds to the therapeutic order.
• Ensures all documentation is timed, legible, and signed.
• Ensures all verbal or telephone orders are countersigned within seventy-two (72) hours.
• Adheres to approved formulary for therapeutic regimens before utilizing non-formulary procedures.
• Documents pertinent observations and logical conclusions to validate the need for non-formulary medication on non-formulary request form for Medical Director's approval when non-formulary medication is ordered.
• Utilizes available in-house resource personnel for treatment and resolution of identified problems before utilizing off-site referral.
• Provides emergency treatment on-site and responds appropriately in urgent or emergency situations.
• Demonstrates proper technique for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and related drug therapy.
• Supports standards of medical care through adherence to existing policies and procedures.
• Serves as a resource to other professional or non-professional personnel providing instructions as needed.
• Attends medical staff meetings as required. Provides monthly in-service education of staff as requested.
• Participates in monthly review of quality care and chart reviews as requested.
• Sponsors Physician Assistants as required.
• Notifies Site Medical Director and/or Site Health Services Administrator of schedule changes.
• Assists in arrangement for coverage of medical services if unavailable for an extended period of time.
• Other duties as requested by the Site Medical Director.

Requirements

• Licensed Physician in the state of employment.
• Current DEA registration.
• Board certified and qualified by state laws/regulations to practice medicine.

Skills

• Must be fluent in the English language, including reading, writing, speaking, and understanding.
• Must be a supportive team member who contributes to and demonstrates teamwork and team concept.
• Able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Able to deal tactfully with personnel, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Possess leadership and supervisory ability and be able to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Continuously conducts complex interpersonal interactions, makes moderately complex decisions, analyzes and solves complex problems, and handles multiple tasks.
• Frequently uses teamwork skills, discretion, and occasionally mentors/trains new employees.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Malpractice insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Types

Full-time, Contract

Pay

$130.00 - $134.00 per hour

Expected Hours

No less than 40 per week

Schedule

8 hour shift, Monday to Friday

Work Location

In person