NaphCare is hiring a Chief Medical Officer - Local Government (Jails) to join our team of Executives, based out of our Corporate Headquarters in Birmingham, AL.

The Chief Medical Officer for Jails role provides clinical leadership and oversight to ensure consistent, high-quality healthcare across all NaphCare jails by leading, directing, managing, and evaluating medical services to ensure that contractual obligations and client expectations are met. The position is responsible for guiding and supporting medical providers, maintaining compliance with standards including NCCHC/ACA requirements, and contributing to operational and clinical excellence throughout the organization.

As one of the largest privately-owned providers of correctional healthcare services for 36 years, you will work with our executive team members to continue NaphCare’s mission to deliver patient-focused, technology-driven care to correctional facilities across the nation. Come join our growing team of 6,000 + employees!

Under the direction of NaphCare’s CEO, the Chief Medical Officer - Local Government provides clinical management and oversight of NaphCare’s corporate and facility-site Medical Directors and Medical Doctors for the jail operations. Responsibilities may include and not be limited to:

• Clinical Leadership and Provider Management - Provide management and oversight of Corporate and Site Medical Directors and Medical Doctors. Support providers through clear goal-setting, coaching, and regular feedback. Participate in annual performance evaluations to assess performance and promote continued professional growth.
• Oversight of Mid-Level Providers - Ensure that Mid-Level Providers have required collaborative agreements in place and that annual clinical peer reviews are completed in accordance with policy and NCCHC standards.
• Quality of Care -
  Monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of medical care provided at NaphCare facilities to ensure consistent, patient-centered service delivery.
• Accountability and Compliance
  Ensure accountability among providers in areas such as productivity, clinical quality, documentation, and compliance with professional standards and company policies.
• Clinical Policy and Expansion Support
  Provide clinical oversight and participate in policy development to support NaphCare’s expansion into new healthcare service areas.
• Utilization Management
  Oversee the Utilization Management process at the corporate level, ensuring appropriate and efficient use of healthcare resources. Review and approve non-emergent referrals, responding promptly for monitoring and pre-approval of all non-emergent referrals to outside health care facilities for appropriateness, quality, and continuity of care. Respond in a timely and appropriate fashion to Corporate UM requests for clarifications and/or alternative plans regarding off-site and/or specialty care requests.
• Protocol and Policy Review
  Annually review and approve all clinical protocols, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with current standards and best practices.
• Chronic Care Oversight
  Ensure the effective implementation and supervision of chronic care clinics in all facilities, following established clinical guidelines for ongoing patient management.
• Recruitment Support
  Assist in recruiting site providers as assigned, applying consistent and effective evaluation methods to identify candidates well-suited to correctional healthcare environments.
• Reporting and Documentation
  Complete assigned reports accurately and on time. Ensure direct reports meet reporting requirements and maintain accountability for the accuracy and timeliness of all submitted information.
• Technology Collaboration
  Collaborate with internal teams to support continued improvement of NaphCare’s electronic health record system, TechCare™, ensuring providers are trained and compliant with its use.
• Standards Compliance
  Oversee clinical operations to maintain compliance with NCCHC and other applicable standards.
• Business Support
  Contribute to business development and client retention efforts through clinical input and operational support.
• Legal Support
  Assist in the defense of legal claims as needed, including providing deposition or trial testimony when requested.

Why Join NaphCare?

NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.

NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one!
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs

NaphCare has a partnership with NetCE that provides CEU/CME for our staff. NetCE uses a rigorous peer review process to ensure that all activities and content are up-to-date. This service streamlines continuing education for all NaphCare Employees to meet state specific requirements for maintaining licensing. 

If you would like more information about this position and NaphCare, apply directly to the position to initiate the application process.

Experience / Requirements / Qualifications

Must hold a current and unrestricted license as a physician in the state of employment and those states as assigned by Employer, as well as current DEA registration, and valid CPR certification. Current Board certification, preferred. Board eligible required. A minimum of 5 years' experience in primary care preferred with significant experience providing health care in a local jail setting required. Must possess strong written communication and verbal skills and have strong computer skills.

Must be based in NaphCare’s corporate headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama.