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 FULL TIME (32HRS) SITE PHYSICIANto join our team of healthcare professionals at SCI MUNCY in MUNCY, PA.
The Site Physician practices medicine in order to promote the highest quality in medical care and services. They are responsible for reviewing and understanding all health care provided by Wexford Health Sources and delivered at their site. The Wexford Site Physician will participate in clinical program development, quality management, utilization management and staff education in a manner consistent with the corporate objectives and philosophy of Wexford Health Sources. They are responsible for helping to maintain the highest level of medical quality and service at their site. The proper candidate will work effectively with patients, patient families as appropriate, medical and nursing staff, security staff at all levels and administrative and support staff (i.e., pharmacy, laboratory, consulting physicians, dentists, etc.)
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Works closely with and maintains good relationships with the Site Medical Director, the Regional Manager, the site Health Care Administrator and the state and county medical authority.
Effectively communicates with the Site Medical Director and site clinical and administrative staff.
Actively participates in the evaluation and monitoring of chronic illness programs.
Participates in a call rotation, as requested, for their site which ensures 24/7/365 physician coverage and consultation for the clinical and security staff.
Ensures that the operation of the on-site infirmary at their site is in compliance with national standards (ACA and NCCHC) and that the scope of care provided is appropriate for the staffing and resources available.
Actively participates in Wexford/Facility Quality Management Committees as requested.
Actively participates in all Utilization Management (UM) efforts at their site.
