Physician
Company: VitalCore Health Strategies
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: January 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Join the VitalCore Team in
Delaware! We’re people fueled by passion, not by profit! VitalCore
Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional
healthcare, has an opening for a Physician at Howard R. Young
Correctional Institution in New Castle, DE. Can sponsor J-1 or H-1
visas. Looking for a rewarding career with competitive wages,
annual incentive bonus, and excellent benefits package? At
VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring hardworking
ethical 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 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 Health Savings Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Life Insurance
Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Identity Theft Protection Pet
Insurance Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center 401K &
Plan Matching PTO Annual Incentive Payment PHYSICIAN POSITION
SUMMARY: The Physician serves as the responsible 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 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 utili 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 utili
Provide emergency treatment on-site and respond appropriately in
urgent or emergency situations. To redefine benchmarks for the
industry utili Ensure competence in proper technique for basic
cardiopulmonary resuscitation and AED use. Follow evidence-based
standards of medical care through adherence to existing policies
and procedures. 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 teamwork 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 VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity
employer and is 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 Full-Time
Mon-Fri PI92e315c12491-25405-38350505
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