Title: National Deputy Medical Director

Location: San Antonio, TX

Position Type: Full time (30-40+ hours/week), 1099 or salary.

Contract: GSA

Education Level: M.D. or D.O.

Job Category: Health Care

Start Date: March 1, 2025

Our Company Promise

We are committed to providing our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Vighter’s Mission is to provide efficient, fast, high quality healthcare staffing to our clients.  Our Culture’s 5 key elements are crucial to the effectiveness of our employees in accomplishing our mission. These elements are:

• Dependability
• Integrity
• Personability
• Transparency
• Responsiveness

Creating and cultivating this Culture within the organization is our commitment to our employees.  Above all, Vighter employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude that they are expected to share externally with every Vighter Client and Customer.

Summary:

Vighter is recruiting the National Deputy Medical Director serves as the Deputy to the CBP National Medical Director with a primary mission to lead the medical service and medical support mission within the Customs and Border Protection – Immigration and Customs Enforcement, with responsibility of dozens of locations across the United States’ Southern borders, to include California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and Florida.  The National Deputy Medical Director, under the general direction of the National Medical Director and the National Program Director, and in collaboration with USBP HQ, the Deputy Director implements and evaluates the medical practice delivery model in accordance with the polices and protocols listed in the statement of work and Department of Homeland Security directives for detainee healthcare.  

The National Deputy Medical Director shares the administrative functions that directly impact medical services and collaborates with the management team in overall planning and execution of program directives.  The National Deputy Medical Director assures delivery of quality services to all detainees within USBP facilities where contract employees are performing medical activities in accordance with the statement of work. Performs the clinical responsibilities as agreed upon by the National Program Director.

The National Deputy Medical Director will also be responsible for ensuring overall patient safety and comfort, explaining procedures, and maintaining accurate records in compliance with all law, statute and healthcare regulations. The standard of care shall be of a quality meeting or exceeding all recognized national standards.

Principle Accountabilities:

• Participates in the recruitment and selection process for mid-level providers and state Supervising Physicians.
• Provide oversight and direction of the state and sector Supervising Physicians and participate in scope of practice development and changes, as necessary.
• Participate in disease surveillance activities and public health and epidemiology studies/efforts, as needed.
• Performs clinical supervision of clinic staff, including regular performance appraisals and feedback.
• Collaborates on the integration of new medical services and/or changes to existing protocols with the competent medical authorities for establishing best business practices.
• Advise on the purchase and utilization of medical equipment and devices.
• Review patient medical charts for understanding detainee care needs and make recommendations for changes to existing USBP protocols, as necessary.
• Supervise state chart reviews conducted by the Supervising Physician, as necessary.
• Provide medical in-service training to physicians and nursing staff, as necessary.
• Performs or delegates responsibility for the monthly record review for all clinic staff focusing on quality of care and appropriate documentation and physical assessments.
• Supervise Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners under the contract.
• Assist with the treatment modalities pertinent to detainee patient populations.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the USBP medical mission in performing all aspects of the position.
• Demonstrate a caring and helpful attitude when interacting with patients, vendors and fellow employees.
• Participate in medical conference calls and deliberate or rapid response planning sessions as necessary to meet mission requirements.
• Assist in promoting a medical staff environment in which the providers retain independent judgement and responsibility in the practice of medicine.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Must have exceptional customer service skills.
• Employees shall be technically proficient in the skills necessary to fulfill the job requirements, including ability to speak, understand, read and write English fluently.

Education:

• M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical school.

Qualifications:

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in a relevant specialty.
• Significant operations, emergency medicine and/or humanitarian experience.
• Licensed in one of the 50 states.

Duty Hours / On-call Requirements:

• Generally speaking, locations supporting the CBP-ICE mission set are open and active 24/7/365, to include days, nights, weekends and all holidays.
• We try our best to accommodate your schedule, so please inform Vighter of your desired schedule and/or geographic limitations in advance.

Work Environment

• CBP Location: Vighter Corporate HQs, San Antonio, TX
• Supportive team of healthcare professionals and administrative staff.
• Opportunity to work with diverse populations, including immigration and asylum personnel and underserved communities.

Travel:

• As required to satisfy the contractual obligations. Generally, travel is limited to commute from residence to the worksite. Commute is non-compensatory. All official travel is government-funded.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, with Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance available for W2 full time employees.
• Company-paid basic Life and AD&D insurance and subsidized health insurance (W2).
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development and promotion opportunities.
• SCA employees: Health & Welfare paid in cash (with proof of ACA-compliant health insurance from the open market or Vighter, LLC). Employee may use funds to offset any benefits premiums, fund their 401(k) retirement account or a combination of the two.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit for more than 8 hours per day.
• Must be willing to work overtime if necessary.
• Must be able, with advance notice to float to surgical sites within 15 miles.
• Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and carry up to 10 feet.
• Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders.
• Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print.
• Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
• Must be able to perform duties in an indoor or outdoor environment
• Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation
• Must undergo Urine Drug Screening (UDS).
• Positions require applicants to be US Citizens, 21 years or older. 
• Must complete criminal background check, and Child Abuse and Neglect (CAN) background check. 

Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Position is contingent upon contract award.