Assistant Regional Medical Director - Jackson Area

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Vital Core Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional healthcare, has an opening for an Assistant Regional Medical Director for our Regional Office in Lansing, Michigan!

At Vital Core 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 Vital Core Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

• Holiday Pay:
  New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Identity Theft Protection
• Animal/Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401K
• PTO
• Annual Incentive Bonus

The Assistant Regional Medical Director must be a Physician and provide guidance, leadership, and oversight of all aspects of correctional medical care. This includes, but is not limited to, authorization of services, consultation to clinical operations and overall clinical direction. Responsible for maintaining the clinical quality and integrity of patient medical care including oversight of utilization and quality management, credentialing, and best practice guideline development (including nursing protocols).

The Assistant Regional Medical Director supports facilities to develop site specific protocols, interprets policies, and leads initiatives related to medical services and nursing care. The Assistant Regional Medical Director has direct clinical responsibilities and supervises physicians and midlevel providers. The Assistant Regional Medical Director oversees several sites in Jackson and will report to the Statewide Medical Director.

• Must have current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Michigan.
• Must be Board Certified.
• Must have valid unrestricted DEA License.
• Must have Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• A master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), Public Health (MPH), Healthcare Administration (MHCA) or similar is preferred.
• Must have knowledge of managed healthcare systems, medical quality assurance, quality improvement and risk management is required.
• Must have experience in launching and managing innovative medical programs including developing, conducting, and evaluating program audits.
• Must have experience working with information technology staff to implement and manage sophisticated practice management and/or EHR software packages is required.
• Must be able to demonstrate leadership ability, team management, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be proficient with use of Internet, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must be a supportive team member who contributes to and demonstrates teamwork and team concept.
• 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.

• 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 plans.
• Manage referrals to outside healthcare facilities for appropriateness, quality, and continuity of care.
• Sponsor Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners in compliance with the state law for correctional facilities.
• Serve as a resource to 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…