Chief of Health Services.REPOST* PSCS Physician Program Manager III

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Introduction

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today! The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget over $1 billion. As a member of the DPSCS team, you will enjoy medical and dental coverage, paid time off, State pension benefits, and many other advantages.

GRADE

PHY 0010

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore City
6776 Reisterstown Road
Baltimore, Maryland 21215

POSITION DUTIES

This position is being reposted; previous applicants need not reapply. As Medical Director, you will establish, maintain, and develop medical policy for health services and clinically manage collaborations among contracted medical, mental health, dental, and pharmacy teams providing care to incarcerated individuals in the Baltimore Pretrial Complex and the Department of Corrections.

Additional Duties

• Develop medical policy responsive to changing treatment issues; administer all medical programs for DPSCS including somatic healthcare, the interface between somatic and mental health care, substance use disorder treatment, pharmacy, dental care, infection control, and quality improvement.
• Supervise contracted vendors and their clinical directors through monthly meetings for medical, mental health, dental, and pharmacy vendors; regional multi-vendor administrative and clinical meetings; teaching rounds; and case reviews.
• Develop treatment protocols for medical management of diseases and chronic illness.
• Coordinate with state, local, private and federal agencies to develop and implement health care policy within DPSCS.
• Respond to correspondence to the Governor, Secretary, Legislature, Director of Medical Services and Commissioners regarding incarcerated individual health care.
• Provide education and training to medical staff through in-service activities.
• Review all incarcerated individual deaths as part of morbidity and mortality review.
• Investigate outbreaks of communicable diseases within DPSCS facilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications for hire. Education: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Physicians. Experience: Seven (7) years of experience, including five (5) years of full-time, wage-earning clinical care, clinical management, or health care administration as a licensed physician. Additionally, two (2) years of supervisory experience in a medical program.

Desired or Preferred Qualifications

• American Board of Medical Specialties, American Osteopathic Association or National Board of Physicians and Surgeons certification in a primary care medical specialty (Family Practice, OB/GYN, Internal Medicine, or Psychiatry).
• Possession of an unrestricted license to practice medicine and surgery in the continental U.S. and maintenance of valid license(s) and certification(s).
• Correctional healthcare experience, academic health care institution experience, or hospital administration experience.

Conclusion - Knowledge, Skill, and Ability

• Knowledge of correctional healthcare and/or community delivery systems, both contracted and department-managed.
• Knowledge of the current principles, methods, and techniques of the practice of medicine; of laboratory analyses; of prescription writing; and of medical equipment terminology.
• Knowledge of the administration of clinical and preventive health care services.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures related to the delivery of correctional health care.
• Knowledge of national, state, and case laws applicable to delivery of correctional health care.
• Knowledge of managed care systems, quality improvement programs, peer review mechanisms, telemedicine, pharmacy delivery stems, and medical logistics.
• Knowledge of training, capabilities, and utilization of mid-level medical practitioners.
• Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
• Skill to review and evaluate clinical and preventive health care services and prepare technical reports.
• Skill to diagnose and treat patients appropriately.
• Skill to direct the development, organization, management, and coordination of various medical disciplines.
• Skill to develop and direct staff in the implementation of effective clinical and preventive health care services.
• Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment.

Selection Process

Please provide sufficient information on your application to demonstrate that you meet the qualifications. All information must be submitted by the closing date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible list for at least one year.

Examination Process

The assessment may include a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. Provide complete and accurate information on your application, including all relevant experience and education.

Benefits

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including health insurance, dental, and vision plans at a low cost.

• Personal leave - six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date).
• Annual leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.
• Sick leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.
• Parental leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon birth or adoption.
• Holidays - at least twelve (12) holidays per year.
• Pension - credit toward a retirement pension.

Further Instructions

Online applications are highly recommended. If you are unable to apply online, a paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to (see below) Paper application materials must be received by the closing date. Additional materials must be uploaded (preferred) or emailed, referencing the recruitment number, before the closing date.

If you have questions regarding this recruitment, contact the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division at 410-585-3999. For application help, contact DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at (see below) or 410-767-4850.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who reflect the State's diversity.