Medical Director MD - (Full-Time , Part-Time, PRN Plymouth & Dartmouth)

Description

About Us:

For over 32 years, CPS Healthcare has been more than a healthcare provider—we’ve been a trusted partner to the communities and correctional facilities we serve. As a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), we bring both expertise and heart to every patient interaction, knowing that thoughtful care can change lives. Every day, our team works side by side to provide compassionate, evidence-based medical and behavioral health services that make a real difference for those who need it most.

Job Summary:
We are currently seeking a Full-Time, Part-Time, or PRN Medical Director (M.D.) for the Plymouth County Correctional Facility. Candidate must be agreeable to travel between two facilities Plymouth County Correctional Facility & Bristol County Jail & House of Corrections in North Dartmouth 

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and appropriate medical care of the patient population in accordance with community and national standards of care.
• Respects the patients’ right to privacy in accordance with confidentiality practices for incarcerated individuals.
• Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of all patient information, including medical record information.
• Ensures that minimum documentation standards are met and that the medical record supports the care and continuity of care of the patient.
• Provides on-site emergency treatment and responds appropriately in urgent medical situations.
• Assumes accountability and responsibility for his/her own actions and judgments.
• Reviews x-ray and laboratory findings.
• It will be the duty to prescribe the appropriate type of medicine and treatment.
• Responsible for referring patients for special types of diagnostic treatments or medical procedures and coordinates plans for treatments.
• Provides medical consultation to prevention, treatment, care and diagnosis of health conditions and problems.
• Adheres to, safely enforces and follows security procedures and regulations for security related policies and procedures, key control, sharps inventories and controlled substances.
• Communicates schedule changes with Administrator and assists in arrangement of medical services coverage for planned absences.
• Adheres to all CPS Clinical and Administrative policies.
• It is an essential part of the job that CPS can ask the employee to work beyond his/her regularly scheduled hours.
• Follow all security rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Schedule:

Full-Time

Salary:

$170 - $180 per hour

Requirements

Qualifications and Education:

• Must possess a current Massachusetts M.D. license.
• Current Federal Controlled Substance Registration must be in good standing.
• Current Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration must be in good standing.
• Must be Board Certified/eligible or qualified by state laws and regulations to practice medicine.
• Experience in primary care specialty in corrections or managed care delivery preferred.
• Hold current CPR certification.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to stand; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move over 35 pounds.
• Regularly able to adequately perform CPR.

Benefits: (Available to eligible employees)

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Dental insurance
• Vision coverage
• Health insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off

Voluntary Benefits including

• Life insurance
• Accident insurance
• Disability insurance

Thank you for your interest in CPS Healthcare! We look forward to connecting with you to learn more about your goals and explore this opportunity together.