Physician / Family Practice / Illinois / Permanent / Family Medicine/Illinois/Correctional Medicine

Medical Director

Wexford Health Sources, the nation's leading innovative correctional health care company, provides clients with experienced management and technologically advanced services, combined with programs that control costs while ensuring quality. For nearly two decades, Wexford Health has consistently delivered proven staffing expertise and a full range of medical, behavioral health, pharmacy, utilization management, provider contracting, claims processing, and quality management services. At Wexford Health, our philosophy is that health care should not be considered a luxury for anyone. We simply care for those in need, and the corrections environment is our venue.

Wexford Health has an exceptional opportunity for a Medical Director to join our team of healthcare professionals at the Illinois River Correctional Center in Canton, IL.

Job Description

• Lead and oversee Wexford medical practice at their site(s) to ensure and promote high-quality medical care.
• Responsible for all health care provided by Wexford Health Sources and delivered at their site(s).
• Provide leadership in administrative matters, clinical program development, quality management, utilization management, and staff education at their site(s) in a manner consistent with the corporate objectives and philosophy of Wexford Health Sources.
• Spend the majority of time with direct patient contact and clinical care.
• Work closely with and maintain good relationships with the Regional Medical Director, the Director of Operations, the Regional Administrator, the site Health Care Unit Administrator, and the state and county medical authority.
• Actively engage in identifying and facilitating the solving of all operational and clinical issues for their site(s).
• Lead the evaluation and monitoring of chronic illness programs at their site(s).
• Participate in Facility Quality committees as requested.
• Lead all Utilization Management (UM) efforts at their site(s).
• Ensure that orientation and training of all medical and clinical staff is accomplished at their site(s).
• Other duties as required and/or assigned.

Requirements

• Must have a current state MD license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Must be a graduate of an accredited medical school.
• Interest in obtaining a Masters in Medical Management, Masters in Business Administration, or equivalent preferred.
• Five (5) years of clinical experience preferred.
• Experience or training in the administrative aspect of health care.

Benefits

• Company-paid medical malpractice insurance.
• Generous company-paid CME allowance with paid time off to attend.
• No completing insurance forms and waiting for reimbursement.
• No hassles or overhead costs associated with private practice.
• Steady income with no need to look for new patients.
• Annual review with performance increase.
• Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement saving plans.
• Company-paid short-term disability.
• Healthcare and dependent care spending account.