Physician Administrator 2 BECI (Medical) - 20077408

State of Ohio • St. Clairsville, OH

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is seeking a board-eligible or board-certified physician in internal medicine, family medicine, or emergency medicine to provide primary care services as Chief Medical Officer for the male population at Belmont Correctional Institution. This is a permanent, part-time position with a flexible weekday schedule based on operational needs, with no nights or holidays. Duties include providing clinical care and supervision in accordance with ODRC policies and procedures, nationally recognized treatment standards, and applicable professional standards. The role includes off-site 24-hour emergency telephone call coverage as needed; on-call services are part of the normal duties and do not receive extra compensation.

The physician works collaboratively with staff within and outside the department, documents care in an electronic health record system, and oversees the delivery of care by providers. ODRC describes its mission as reducing recidivism through rehabilitative treatment and programming in a safe, secure, and humane correctional environment.

The position requires a certificate to practice medicine in Ohio issued by the State Medical Board. Final applicants must complete pre-employment drug testing and a criminal background investigation. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free and drug-free workplace.

Requirements

• Certificate to practice medicine in Ohio issued by the State Medical Board pursuant to Sections 4731.14 and 4731.281 of the Revised Code.
• Board eligibility or board certification in internal medicine, family medicine, or emergency medicine.
• Skills in medical practice, basic medical procedures, corrections, medical charting, medication management, critical thinking, collaboration, interpreting data, teamwork, and time management.
• Successful final applicants must submit to pre-employment urinalysis drug testing and a criminal background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care services to the male population at Belmont Correctional Institution.
• Work collaboratively with intra- and interdepartmental staff to administer treatment using nationally recognized treatment standards and document care in an electronic health record system.
• Conduct examinations and write evaluations and reports.
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing.
• Manage medication.
• Complete reclassifications and other reviews as indicated.
• Refer patients for specialized care or treatment.
• Perform duties in accordance with scope of practice, ODRC policies, procedures, protocols, and related American Correctional Association standards.
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement meetings and activities, including peer reviews.
• Provide or share off-site 24-hour emergency telephone call coverage as needed.
• Engage in collaborative agreements as needed.
• Determine the need for specialty consultations.
• Attend professional meetings.
• Manage the on-call schedule.
• Provide clinical supervision of all providers, ensuring care follows ODRC policy and procedure and meets community standards.

Benefits

• DEA fee eligibility for waiver if prescribing only for government entities.
• Malpractice indemnification as outlined in Section 9.87 of the Ohio Revised Code.
• Opportunities to apply for student loan repayment or forgiveness through federal, state, and/or agency programs.
• Medical coverage, subject to eligibility.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional deferred compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed