Physician (Medical Director)

Overview VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional healthcare, has an opening for a PRN Physician at Racine Co Jail in Racine, Wisconsin. At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring hardworking ethical individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff. Medical Director / Physician Benefits 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 Life Insurance Short Term/Long Term Disability Identity Theft Protection Animal/Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center 401K PTO Annual Incentive Bonus 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 medical care but have no other managerial responsibilities. Minimum Requirements Graduate of an accredited medical school Fully licensed to practice in the state of employment Current DEA Registration Preferred board certified or board eligible in a primary care specialty (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine) with administrative experience in corrections and/or managed healthcare delivery Must be fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking, understanding) Team player with demonstrated teamwork and the ability to work independently when needed Able to deal tactfully with personnel, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the public Leadership and supervisory ability; able to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace Essential Functions Consult with medical providers in the community to resolve issues in delivering services to patients Supervise the clinical services provided by 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 state law for correctional facilities Serve as a resource to all staff Physicians and applicable clinical staff 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 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 with timely, legible, and signed entries Ensure verbal or telephone orders are countersigned as required Adhere to approved formulary for therapeutic regimens; review non-formulary requests Utilize in-house resource personnel for treatment and resolution of identified problems Provide emergency treatment on-site and respond appropriately in urgent or emergency situations Maintain competence in CPR and AED use Follow evidence-based standards of medical care through adherence to policies and procedures VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to an inclusive workplace where all employees can participate and contribute to the success of the business. Schedule: 8 hours weekly; Location: Racine, WI Compensation: 125-150 Hourly Wage Job Functions Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06