Physician
Company: VitalCore Health Strategies
Location: Marion
Posted on: June 27, 2025
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Job Description:
Join the VitalCore Team in Mississippi! We’re people who are
fueled by passion, not by profit. VitalCore Health Strategies
(VCHS), an industry leader in correctional healthcare, has an
opening for a Physician at East Mississippi Correctional Facility
in Meridian, MS! Looking for a rewarding career in the field of
healthcare with competitive wages, annual incentive payment, and
excellent benefits package? At VitalCore we pride ourselves on
retaining and acquiring compassionate and dedicated individuals who
are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and
experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a
positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation
of the hard work and dedication of our staff. PHYSICIAN POSITION
SUMMARY The Site Medical Director serves as the responsible
Physician and health authority required by national standards. They
provide overall supervision for clinical services for the site to
ensure appropriate delivery of on and off site necessary medical
care but have no other managerial responsibilities. PHYSICIAN B
ENEFITS PACKAGE: 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 Medical Dental
Vision Insurance Health Savings Account Life Insurance Short
Term/Long Term Disability Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center 401K PTO & Plan
Matching Annual Incentive Payment PHYSICIAN MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Graduate of an accredited medical school. Fully licensed to
practice in the state of employment. Current DEA Registration.
Preferred Board Certified. Must be fluent in English language,
including reading, writing, speaking, and understanding. Must be a
supportive team member who contributes to and demonstrates team
work and team concept. Able to make independent decisions when
circumstances warrant such action. 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. Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of
other individuals in the workplace Must have experience in
sub-acute inpatient care and hospitalist experience PHYSICIAN
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 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 local
civic groups or visiting officials as requested. Attend medical,
clinical and other meetings, as required. Complete sick call,
chronic care and infirmary care as required. Document all
encounters in patient's medical record. Ensure all documentation is
timed, legible and signed. Ensure all verbal or telephone orders
are countersigned as required. Adhere to approved formulary for
therapeutic regimens before utilizing non-formulary procedure.
Review all non-formulary requests to ensure documentation of
pertinent observations and treatment conclusions. Utilize available
in-house resource personnel for treatment and resolution of
identified problems before utilizing off-site referral. Provide
emergency treatment on-site and respond appropriately in urgent or
emergency situations. To redefine benchmarks for the industry
utilizing core values, strong partnerships, effective clinical
practices, and innovative healthcare strategies. Ensure competence
in proper technique for basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation and AED
use. Follow evidence base standards of medical care through
adherence to existing policies and procedures. VitalCore Health
Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to
creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all
employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the
success of the business and are valued for their skills,
experience, and unique perspectives. Keywords: Medical Director,
Correctional Healthcare, physician, MD INDMS Full-Time
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Keywords: VitalCore Health Strategies, Oxford , Physician, Healthcare , Marion, Mississippi
