NaphCare is partnering with Everhealth to hire a part time (8 hours/week) Medical Director to join our team of medical professionals in the Cowlitz County Jail in Longview, WA.
As a Correctional Medical Director, you will be responsible for ensuring all clinical needs are being met within the facility, while working alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals.
Responsibilities
The Medical Director is responsible for providing direct and indirect basic medical care to meet the physiological and emotional needs of the patients and ensuring quality care is provided to protect the rights, dignity, and health of our unique patient population. Responsibilities may include and not be limited to:
Conducting rounds in the medical and infirmary unitsPerforming sick call visits, and managing chronic careResponding to and initiating care for medical emergenciesLeading efforts to evaluate the quality and effectiveness of healthcare servicesCoordinating, leading and participating in educational and training activitiesMay supervise Staff Physicians and other medical staffEnsuring compliance with State and Federal mandates and regulations, including court mandates and standardsCollaborating on with other medical professionals to ensure staff are responsive to patients’ needs QualificationsEducation / Licenses / Certifications
Medical degree (MD or DO)Valid license as a physician in the state where the facility is locatedCPR certificationPossess a current DEA registrationCurrently certified in a Board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties
Experience / Requirements / Qualifications / Skills
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skillsExperience in general medicine, a strong knowledge of current medical principles and practices, and the ability to manage and direct medical teamKnowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and industry standardsAble to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential informationDisplay integrity, professionalism and be able to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirementsMust pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening
Physical Capabilities:
Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.
Why Join NaphCare?
NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.
NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:
Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one!Lowest Cost Benefits!Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!Tuition AssistanceReferral bonusesTerm life insurance at no cost to the employeeGenerous paid time off & paid holidaysFree continuing education and CMEs
NaphCare has a partnership with NetCE that provides CEU/CME for our staff. NetCE uses a rigorous peer review process to ensure that all activities and content are up-to-date. This service streamlines continuing education for all NaphCare Employees to meet state specific requirements for maintaining licensing.
If you want a career where you can truly make a difference, apply now or send your resume to hiring@naphcare.com to speak to a recruiter and learn more about this position and NaphCare.
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