Correctional Physician SME (Subject Matter Expert)

ISN • Remote,

3h

About The Position

The Correctional Physician Subject Matter Expert supports DOJ Office of the Inspector General (OIG) oversight of medical care in prisons and detention facilities operated by the Bureau of Prisons (BOP), and may support evaluations of facilities under contract to the BOP or U.S. Marshals Service (USMS). The physician travels with inspection teams to implement OIG protocols and data collection instruments, assess compliance with applicable medical-related correctional standards, and review medical concerns. Some work may be conducted with a DOJ OIG case agent at a facility or through analysis of documentation without travel.

The role involves evaluating medical issues identified through inspections, collected data, and other observations; documenting findings and recommendations in comprehensive workpapers and reports; and advising on deficiencies in medical care practices. Guidance may be provided by phone, videoconference, email, written reports, or in person. The expert may provide sworn testimony in criminal, civil, or administrative matters and periodically recommend adjustments to OIG methods.

The position requires an active medical license, board certification in a specified specialty, substantial experience providing or evaluating care, and expertise in correctional health care, quality of care, standards, and medical best practices. The physician must be able to review extensive documentary evidence under tight deadlines, produce well-supported written reports and oral briefings, and travel nationwide for onsite inspections lasting several consecutive days. The work is performed cooperatively under the direction of DOJ OIG personnel.

Requirements

• Pass a Tier 4 – High Risk Public Trust background investigation.
• Maintain an active medical license in at least one state.
• Be board certified in family medicine, emergency medicine, or internal medicine.
• Have at least 10 years of experience providing or evaluating medical care, including mental health care and prescribing patterns.
• Have experience managing or evaluating health care in the BOP; correctional health care experience not specific to BOP may be accepted.
• Be a subject matter expert in quality of care and able to identify and interpret clinical literature and medical best practices for DOJ OIG staff.
• Have experience investigating, auditing, or otherwise evaluating adherence to standards applicable to health care programs and systems.
• Have experience objectively critiquing treatment provided by other medical practitioners.
• Have experience providing advice, guidance, or testimony as a subject matter expert on the operation of medical care programs or systems.
• Have experience formulating recommendations or other steps to address issues, violations, or concerns identified through an investigation or inquiry.
• Have experience producing written reports evaluating applicable standards, systems, and actions in care facilities, including analysis and application of standards and policy.
• Demonstrate the ability to produce comprehensive, clear, well-written reports supported by relevant citations.
• Demonstrate the ability to review extensive documentary evidence in short timeframes and provide oral briefings and written reports under tight deadlines.
• Be able to travel nationwide for onsite inspections lasting several consecutive days and work efficiently and cooperatively under DOJ OIG personnel's direction.

Responsibilities

• Travel with DOJ OIG inspection teams to BOP prisons and detention facilities to implement protocols and data collection instruments, assess applicable medical-related correctional standards, and review identified medical concerns.
• Travel with a DOJ OIG case agent to a facility or analyze documentation without travel, as needed.
• Review and evaluate medical issues identified through protocols, collected data, and other observations.
• Document findings and recommendations in comprehensive workpapers and reports for each facility visited.
• Provide guidance on deficiencies in medical care practices identified during inspections, investigations, or other DOJ OIG oversight work.
• Assist in evaluating the quality of medical care provided to inmates in BOP- or USMS-contracted prisons and detention centers.
• Provide sworn testimony when expertise is relied upon in criminal, civil, or administrative matters.
• Review large amounts of documentary evidence and deliver oral briefings and written reports on tight deadlines.
• Periodically review DOJ OIG methods and recommend methodological adjustments when appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed