Medical Director [Physician Administrator 3]

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

26d • Onsite

About The Position

DYS is seeking an enthusiastic Administrator to serve as the Medical Director (Physician Administrator 3) for the agency to include three juvenile correctional facilities. The position will be based in our downtown Columbus office but may require travel to our facilities and regional locations, as needed. At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. Our mission at the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is to improve Ohio's future by habilitating youth and empowering families and communities. We believe that all youth will be given an opportunity to live up to their greatest potential and staff are our greatest resource. DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10-21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio's 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS, youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole. The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting. Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Requirements

• License to practice medicine as issued by State Medical Board pursuant to Sections 4731.14 & 4731.281 of Revised Code.
• Must have valid Driver's License
• Job Skills: Medical, Juvenile Corrections, Collaboration, Teamwork, Attention to Detail

Responsibilities

• Development of policy and procedure for all medical services.
• Formulates recommendations and plans to improve delivery and quality of integrated medical services.
• Advises DYS Superintendents and other officials on relevant medical services for the youth.
• On call 24/7 for medical advice/crisis.
• Assists with development and assures implementation of health care programs for DYS youth.
• Evaluates medical care being delivered to youth through the quality assurance program to identify opportunities for improvement.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed