Jail Health Physician

King County•Multiple jail facilities in King County, WA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Jail Health Services physicians work collaboratively with a mission-driven team to provide direct patient care to adults detained in King County adult jail facilities. The position offers a broad scope of adult family medicine in a public health context, including acute and chronic medical problems, addiction medicine, and prenatal care. Physicians with an interest and experience in addiction medicine are particularly encouraged to apply. In addition to direct patient care, physicians participate in quality improvement and quality assurance programs, provide medical oversight and consultation, and manage specialized health care programs. The jail is a 24/7 locked facility. This recruitment may also create an eligibility pool for additional Career Service, Term-Limited Temporary, or Special Duty Assignment vacancies over the following six months. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 32 to 40 hours per week (0.80 to 1.0 FTE), depending on practice needs and candidate availability. Workdays and hours vary and include weekday day and evening shifts, weekend and holiday day shifts, and equally assigned overnight on-call shifts. Work may be performed at King County Correctional Facility in Seattle and Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. Employees must reside in Washington State within a reasonable distance of their King County worksite. The position may require schedule or worksite changes to meet program workload demands.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited medical school and residency program.
Board certification or board eligibility in Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine; physicians who are not certified must become certified within two years of hire.
Washington State medical license obtained before hiring.
National Provider Identification (NPI) number before hiring.
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration before hiring.
Current BLS CPR certification with AED training documented before credentialing.
Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary care team and with a patient panel from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Valid Washington State driver's license or ability to travel throughout King County in a timely manner.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and comfort using electronic health records and keyboard-based data entry.
Ability to provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR, pass a thorough background investigation, and pass a pre-employment physical.
Ability to comply with privacy and security requirements for protected health information, OSHA/WISHA guidelines, mandatory training, and required immunizations.
Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and ability to develop effective working relationships.
Must reside in Washington State within a reasonable distance of the King County worksite.
Ability to participate in a schedule that includes weekday day and evening shifts, weekend and holiday day shifts, and overnight on-call coverage.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience providing adult primary care, including women's health care and prenatal care.
Experience and interest in working in multidisciplinary teams that may include physicians, ARNPs, nurses, and social workers.
Demonstrated commitment to cultural humility, equity, racial justice, and social justice.
Lived participatory community experience with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.
Experience managing substance use disorders, including withdrawal treatment and use of medications for opioid use disorder.
Proficiency in a language other than English.
Experience in a correctional health care environment.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, manage, educate, and counsel residents on a broad range of personal health care issues, including care for patients with complex medical problems.
Perform minor surgical procedures, order medications, and refer patients to specialty services when necessary.
Provide women's health care, including gynecologic examinations and prenatal care.
Manage substance use disorders, including withdrawal syndromes, counseling, and prescribing medications for opioid and alcohol use disorders.
Respond to medical emergencies and facility medical codes to maintain life and stabilize conditions.
Document medical evaluations, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, treatment outcomes, referrals, and consultations.
Train other staff on clinical and procedural topics and provide technical consultation to providers and nursing staff.
Participate in developing, implementing, and evaluating treatment guidelines and service delivery models.
Work with program staff to support compliance with National Commission on Correctional Health Care standards and accreditation.
Participate in internal and external committees to maintain appropriate standards of care.
Collaborate with the health care team to support smooth clinic flow.
Participate in rotating after-hours primary care call and weekend and holiday coverage for the medical provider team.
Provide testimony when required in legal proceedings.
Perform other duties as assigned.