Regional Medical Director

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POSITION:         Regional Medical Director (MD/DO)
SCHEDULE:       Full Time, Mon-Fri 8AM – 5PM
FACILITY:           Oversees correctional facilities in Berlin and Concord, NH
LOCATION:        Based out of Concord, NH regional office (onsite)
 
Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest correctional health care providers.  Over the past 30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped millions of justice-involved patients receive life-changing medical and mental health services.

BENEFITS:

• 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 SUMMARY
The Regional Medical Director leads and oversees Wexford Health’s medical practice on a state-wide basis in order to ensure and promote quality medical care. He/she is ultimately responsible for all health care provided by Wexford Health Sources and delivered to the New Hampshire facilities. Serves as the liaison between Wexford Health and the New Hampshire Department of Corrections medical authority and maintains good relationships with facility, regional and corporate staff.
▪ Direct clinical supervision provided by the Corporate Chief Medical Officer and administrative supervision provided by the Statewide Program Manager
▪ Provides Direct clinical supervision of site Staff Physicians and Nurse Practitioners

RELATIONSHIPS
▪ Interrelates and works effectively with patients, patient families as appropriate, medical, mental health and nursing staff, security staff at all levels, administrative and support staff, consulting physicians, New Hampshire DOC medical authorities, community healthcare providers, WHS legal representation, WHS regional team members and corporate staff as required.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Responsible for the development, communication, implementation, monitoring and revision of all clinical programs, the quality management program, and the utilization management processes and systems across the state.
2. Ensures all health care activities are conducted in accordance with Wexford Health and New Hampshire DOC standards of medical care delineated by state regulation, NCCHC, and ACA guidelines as appropriate/necessary.
3. Responsible for providing leadership in administrative matters, clinical program development, quality management, utilization management, staff education, and leadership development in the State of New Hampshire in a manner consistent with the corporate objectives and philosophy of Wexford Health Sources.
4. Actively engaged in helping to identify and facilitate the solving of all clinical issues throughout the state as necessary.
5. Leads planning and budget activities for the state including budgeting, monitoring and reporting related to utilization management, offsite medical care, chronic care clinics and pharmacy utilization. Participates in developing, administering, and monitoring operating and capital budgets.
6. Solicits medical staff input on new chronic care programs, medical equipment requests, and selection of general medical supplies.
7. Participates in the development, implementation and maintenance of performance management plans, especially related to medical quality and patient/inmate safety.
8. Performs peer reviews of other Wexford providers as directed by the Corporate Chief Medical Officer.
9. Participates in the recruitment of medical staff, including actively engaging in identifying qualified applicants for Site Physician, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, etc. positions.
10. Actively participates in Wexford Health regional and site management meetings/ committees.
11. Keeps the Corporate Chief Medical Officer informed of issues in a timely manner, including the submission of requested reports.
12. Makes presentations to the professional community in order to enhance the visibility and image of the organization when requested/approved by the Corporate Chief Medical Officer.
13. Ultimately responsible for ensuring that an on-call coverage schedule is maintained and operating effectively for the sites which ensures 24/7/365 physician coverage and consultation for the clinical and security staff. This includes the Site Physician’s participation in that call schedule in an equitable manner.
14. Ensures that the sites maintain an effective infection control program that includes the prevention, identification, reporting, and control of communicable diseases in accordance with Wexford Health infection control policies and procedures.
15. Assists as directed by the Corporate Chief Medical Director; National Medical Directors; and/or the Corporate Quality Management Committee in medical staff disciplinary matters.
16. Assists with legal proceedings as needed.
Upon receiving the necessary training and/or instruction, performs other related duties as required or assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands that are described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, to hear and to see, to stand, walk, and sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, instruments or controls, to reach with hands and arms, to stoop or crouch, balance and kneel, may be required to lift and/or move persons, carts, emergency equipment or other objects. Must be able to ambulate throughout the facility for extended periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to clearly communicate orally and via written and typed correspondence and notes using various forms, records, charts, and electronic media.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
OFFICE
Standard office environment and medical setting in a correctional facility, which includes interfacing with inmates, correctional staff, and health care personnel. Temperature extremes may be encountered while moving throughout the facility outdoors and indoors in buildings without air conditioning.
TRAVEL
Travel to all NH DOC facilities – most located in Concord with 1 in Berlin

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
LICENSING
Current New Hampshire Medical license required
Current New Hampshire Controlled Substance license required
Current DEA required

CERTIFICATION
Current CPR certification required, CCHP certification preferred

EDUCATION
Medical Degree required

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
5 years clinical experience in an institutional healthcare setting preferred.
2 years managerial/leadership experience or training in administrative aspects of health care preferred. Correctional healthcare experience preferred.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ABILITIES
• Strong leadership, communication, delegation, conflict resolution and interpersonal skills
• Ability to function as a “team player”, coordinating efforts with managers, peers and subordinates
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to contract and the Company’s mission
• Strong medical knowledge
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must possess critical thinking skills and ability to independently solve problems
• General math and analytical skills, and planning, administrative and organizational skills essential
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated experience maintaining multiple deadlines
• Ability to competently manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Ability to work in a stressful environment

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