Emergency Medicine Physician needed for locums in Kentucky Coverage: ASAP - Ongoing 24 hrs phys + 12 hrs APP cvg Acuity: Medium-High EMR: Electronic T-Sheets Board Certified in Emergency Medicine or Internal Medicine, Family Medicine w/ recent EM Experience Located in BARLOW, KY. If you want to hear more about this opportunity, please call MD Staff at .You can also reach us through email at . Please reference Job ID . HDAJOBS MDSTAFF<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?0j59i53QFeWQcNzCUbKkaAl" width="0" height="0" />

**Emergency Medicine Physician**

Emergency Medicine Physician needed for locums in Kentucky. This position offers coverage ASAP and ongoing, with 24 hours of physician coverage and 12 hours of APP coverage. The acuity level is medium-high, and the EMR system used is Electronic T-Sheets.

**Job Description**

- Board Certified in Emergency Medicine or Internal Medicine, Family Medicine with recent emergency medicine experience
- Located in Barlow, KY



Physician / Emergency Medicine / Kentucky / Locum Tenens / Locums Emergency Medicine Job in Kentucky Job

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 Vienna Correctional Center, in Vienna, IL.Were proud to offer our providers an extremely competitive benefits package including: 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 POSITION SUMMARYThe Site Medical Director leads and oversees Wexford medical practice at their site(s) in order to ensure and promote high-quality medical care. They are ultimately responsible for all health care provided by Wexford Health Sources and delivered at their site(s). They are responsible for providing 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. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIESResponsibilities include, but are not limited to: Spends the majority of their time with direct patient contact and clinical care. Works closely with and maintains 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 engaged in helping to identify and facilitate the solving of all operational and clinical issues for their site(s). Actively leads the evaluation and monitoring of chronic illness programs at their site(s). Actively participates in Facility Quality committees as requested. Actively leads all Utilization Management (UM) efforts at their site(s). Ensures that orientation and training of all medical and clinical staff is accomplished at their site(s). Other duties as required and/or assigned. The duties and responsibilities outlined herein are for payroll purposes only; employees may be assigned other duties as required.ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONSStandard medical setting in a correctional facility, which includes daily interfacing with inmates, correctional staff, and health care personnel.Job Requirements: LICENSING: Must have a current state MD licenseCERTIFICATION: Current CPR certificationEDUCATION:Must be a graduate of an accredited medical school. Interest in obtaining Masters in Medical Management, Masters in Business Administration or equivalent preferred. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:Five (5) years of clinical experience preferred Experience or training in administrative aspect of health care EOE/M/F/D/V<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?gYSiiVEV0RmhWsVpR%2bzvVgy" width="0" height="0" />

**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 Vienna Correctional Center in Vienna, 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.

**Environmental Conditions**

Standard medical setting in a correctional facility, which includes daily interfacing with inmates, correctional staff, and health care personnel.