Adelphi is seeking a highly qualified and experienced physician to serve as a Medical Director for a correctional facility in Marianna Florida (FL). The candidate will be responsible for medical care rendered to all inmates and overall supervision and conduct of clinical services at the correctional facility. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of correctional health or notfor profit/community based healthcare experience a valid unrestricted FL medical license and a FL drivers license.
Job Quick Facts:
Ref #: BD86701
Profession: Physician
Specialty : Emergency Medicine or Internal Medicine or Family Medicine or Anesthesiology or General Surgery.
Location: Marianna Florida (FL)
Job Type: Contract
Facility Type: Correctional Facility
Coverage Period :Potential for a longterm contract
Start Date: 4/1/2025
Shifts: Onsite visits twice a week for a minimum of 3 hours per visit.
Provide coverage for telephone consultations for medical sick calls.
Patient Volume: Average of a maximum of 20 patients seen during an onsite visit.
Average of 10 telephone consultations per month.
EMR/EHR System: Handwritten Mars
Requirements:
MD/DO
Active Florida License
BC in Emergency Medicine or Internal Medicine or Family Medicine or Anesthesiology or General Surgery.
BLS
DEA License
Minimum of 2 years correctional health experience is preferred; may substitute for 2 years notfor profit or community based healthcare.
Valid Florida driver s license
Responsibilities:
Provide medical leadership and oversight for all healthcare services at the correctional facility.
Ensure adherence to medical protocols policies and procedures in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Conduct twiceweekly onsite visits (minimum 3 hours per visit) to oversee inmate healthcare services and provide direct patient care.
Supervise and provide clinical guidance to nurses and other healthcare personnel within the facility.
Offer 24/7 telephone consultation coverage for urgent inmate medical issues.
Develop review and update medical policies procedures and clinical practice guidelines.
Conduct routine physical exams sick calls and minor medical procedures as needed.
Oversee chronic disease management infection control and preventative healthcare within the facility.
Approve and monitor the use of medications including reviewing the facilitys drug formulary annually.
Ensure compliance with suicide prevention protocols emergency response plans and healthcare training for facility staff.
Collaborate with external healthcare providers for hospital admissions specialist referrals and emergency medical care.
Participate in administrative and healthcare meetings to align medical operations with facility objectives.
Conduct clinical performance reviews of healthcare staff and participate in continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives.
Perform mortality reviews and ensure proper documentation and followup for all inmate deaths.
Other duties as assigned by the facilitys administration.
Medical Director
