ITR Physician Manager

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you a Physician seeking a unique leadership position in a fast-paced environment? The ITR Physician Manager provides clinical and administrative oversight for physicians and advanced practice providers delivering 24-hour medical services at the Maricopa County Correctional Health Services (CHS) Intake, Transfer, and Release (ITR) facility. ITR is where all individuals are booked into custody and released from custody, therefore, the facility functions as the first step in screening and understanding the medical needs of patients within the jails. This role collaborates closely with executive and medical leadership to ensure high-quality, evidence-based care for a diverse and complex patient population, including individuals with medical, mental health, and substance use disorders. The ITR Physician Manager supports quality improvement initiatives, supervises clinical staff, participates in multidisciplinary decision-making, and contributes to policy development, staff training, and accreditation efforts to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.

Requirements

• Three years post-residency experience evaluating and treating diverse patients with complex medical, substance use, and mental health disorders
• Doctoral degree from an accredited and approved school of medicine or osteopathic medicine
• Must have completed an approved U.S. Residency/Fellowship training program in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine
• Current, unrestricted license to practice medicine issued by the Arizona Medical Board
• Current, unrestricted board certification from the American Board of Family Physicians, the American Board of Internal Medicine, or the American Board of Emergency Medicine
• Current DEA certification is required upon hire
• Current DEA dispensing license is required upon hire
• Current NPI number is required upon hire
• Current CPR certification, including knowledge and hands-on curriculum, is required
• Must not have any pending actions by the Arizona Board of Medicine or any other state
• Must complete a fingerprint clearance, credentialing and privileging requirements, pass a background check, and maintain MCSO jail access

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a leadership position as a manager, supervisor, or another lead role involving clinical program oversight.
• Experience working with incarcerated individuals
• Experience working with complex patients in an institutional environment
• Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP)

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical oversight of Physicians and Advance Practice Providers providing 24-hour medical services at the Intake, Transfer, Release (ITR) facility of Correctional Health Services.
• Acts as Supervising Physician for Physician Assistants practicing at ITR or as needed throughout CHS
• Provides on-call at home support as needed for urgent clinical case review to Advance Practice Providers on shift at ITR as needed
• Works closely with the Chief Medical Officer and the Executive Leadership Team to oversee various administrative functions to improve the initial health assessments of patients admitted to the ITR facility under CHS care
• Performs comprehensive chart reviews periodically and as needed for quality improvement, legal review, morbidity/mortality review, or administrative reviews.
• Collaborates closely with the Assistant Medical Director, Associate Medical Director, Lead Psychiatrist, Mental Health Director, Dental Director, Pharmacy Director, Clinical Manager of Addiction Medicine, Nursing, and other leaders to ensure comprehensive, evidence-based care, treatment, and services are provided to every patient.
• Supports the development and updating of clinical Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) with the oversight of the Chief Medical Officer to ensure compliance with best practices, standards of care, existing laws, and regulations.
• Actively participates in mental health-related, jail-based classification, administrative, and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Develops and conducts training programs for new and existing staff on clinical treatment, assessment, and psychiatric protocols.
• Recommends systematic improvements in workflows, training, EHR, and other systems to leadership to improve clinical outcomes.
• Assists with preparation, education, and training for accreditation surveys.
• Maintains licensure, certifications, and other credentialing as indicated

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees