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Wellpath

Outsourced correctional healthcare services provider

Medical Director

Physicians & SurgeonsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBellefonte, PA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A medical school graduate is required.
  • Experience in Family Practice, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Public Health is preferred.
  • Must have and maintain current licensure within the state of employment.
  • Must maintain a current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) number.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification.
  • Must maintain privileges and continuing medical education requirements for continued medical practice in the state.
  • Applicants must reside in the United States.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct medical care and document all clinical encounters in compliance with standards.
  • Supervise and support healthcare staff and ensure adherence to clinical protocols.
  • Oversee chronic care clinics, utilization review, and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborate with the Health Services Administrator to enhance patient care and outcomes.
  • Maintain clinical oversight and consult on complex medical cases or referrals.
  • Coordinate with internal and external healthcare providers, respond to emergencies, develop treatment plans, ensure formulary compliance, and participate in policy and protocol development and medical program review.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in Family Practice, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Public Health.

About the Company

Wellpath

Outsourced correctional healthcare services provider

Wellpath provides outsourced healthcare for inmates in the United States and Australia through government contracts, covering medical, dental, optical, and mental health services. Its offerings include primary care, chronic disease management, substance abuse and detox programs, suicide prevention, pharmaceutical management, and administrative tasks such as revenue cycle management, all using its proprietary ERMA electronic records system. The company operates at scale with divisions serving local jails, state and federal prisons, and inpatient facilities, reaching about 300,000 patients daily across more than 550 facilities. Its goal is to deliver comprehensive, contract-based correctional healthcare while navigating sector challenges like debt, rising labor costs, and litigation risk.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Early VC
Total funding
$10.7M
Headquarters
Nashville, TN
Founded
2006

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