Medical Director Physician

Site Medical Director

Join YesCare as a Site Medical Director at the Orange County Sheriff, located in Goshen, NY. This role is pivotal in providing overall supervision for clinical services to ensure appropriate delivery of on-site and off-site necessary medical care.

Job Description

• Serve as the responsible physician and health authority required by national standards.
• Provide overall supervision for clinical services for the site to ensure appropriate delivery of on-site and off-site necessary medical care.
• Serve as Chairman of the Medical Audit Committee.
• Consult with medical providers in the community to resolve issues in delivering services to patients.
• Supervise the clinical services provided by the professional and paraprofessional staff.
• Ensure and provide on-call services.
• Annually review and approve clinical protocols, policies and procedures, and medical disaster plan.
• Provide direction and assistance to the on-site quality improvement program as well as the corporate Continuous Quality and Safety Improvement program including review and action on patient complaints, infection control, peer review and chart audits.
• Manage referrals to outside healthcare facilities for appropriateness, quality, and continuity of care.
• Serve as a professional resource and leader for all staff physicians and applicable clinical staff at the facility(s).
• Assist in screening, interviewing, evaluating credentials and hiring of healthcare providers.
• Participate in in-service training classes. Represent the healthcare program in discussions with local civic groups or visiting officials as requested.
• Attend medical, clinical and other meetings, as required.
• Document all encounters in patient's Medical Record. Ensure all documentation is timed, legible and signed. Ensure all verbal or telephone orders are countersigned as required.
• Provide emergency treatment on-site and respond appropriately in urgent or emergency situations.
• Ensure competence in proper technique for basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation and AED use.
• Participate in onboarding new providers and nursing staff.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited medical school.
• Fully licensed to practice medicine in the state of employment.
• Board certified in primary care specialty (Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Public Health or Occupational Medicine) with administrative experience in corrections and/or managed healthcare delivery.
• Current DEA registration. Board certified, eligible, or qualified by the state law/regulations to practice medicine.
• Requires critical thinking, organizational, decisive judgment, communication, good customer service skills. Must be able to handle multiple tasks, work in a stressful environment, and take appropriate actions as needed.
• Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirement.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous PTO plan
• 401k with matching funds
• Employee discount and rewards program
• Tuition assistance
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Referral bonuses for referring a friend
• Advancement opportunities
• Competitive wages

About YesCare Health

Correctional healthcare is not just a job; it’s a calling. As the correctional healthcare pioneer and leader for 40 years, YesCare provides client partners with high-quality healthcare and reentry services that will improve the health and safety of our patients, break the cycle of recidivism, and better the communities where we live and work.

Our Vision

YesCare leads the industry by providing comprehensive healthcare and reentry services that improve the communities where we live and work.

Our Mission

YesCare embraces a recovery model of care. This means identifying and treating underlying conditions to support healthier and safer living while incarcerated and a better quality of life in our communities. In partnership with our clients, we deliver solution-oriented care.

Our Values

• Safety: We put safety first through preparation and prevention.
• Motivation: We are driven by the desire to improve outcomes.
• Accountability: We set high standards and hold our people to them.
• Respect: We embrace our differences as we work toward common goals.
• Teamwork: We achieve more together.
• Evaluation: We use data to constantly monitor results.
• Readjustment: We refine our practices to consistently achieve better outcomes.