Physician Administrator 2 CCI (Medical) - 20082344

State of Ohio • Chillicothe, OH

10d • 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 Chillicothe Correctional Institution. This permanent, part-time role is based at the institution in Chillicothe, Ohio. The schedule is on weekdays, with no nights or holidays, and is flexible based on operational need. On-call duties include providing or sharing off-site 24-hour emergency telephone coverage as needed; this is part of the normal job duties and does not receive extra compensation.

The physician works collaboratively with intra- and interdepartmental staff to provide treatment using nationally recognized standards and document care in an electronic health record system. The role includes clinical supervision of providers and ensuring care follows ODRC policies and procedures and meets community standards. Physicians must practice within their scope of practice and follow applicable ODRC protocols and American Correctional Association standards.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction’s mission is to reduce recidivism through rehabilitative treatment and programming in a safe, secure, and humane correctional environment. The agency seeks to help individuals turn away from crime and become productive members of their communities.

Requirements

• Hold a certificate to practice medicine in Ohio issued by the State Medical Board pursuant to Sections 4731.14 and 4731.281 of the Revised Code.
• Be board-eligible or board-certified in internal medicine, family medicine, or emergency medicine.
• Use medical skills including basic medical procedures, medical charting, and medication management.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, collaboration, data interpretation, teamwork, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with intra- and interdepartmental staff to administer patient 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.
• Make referrals for specialized care or treatment.
• Perform duties in accordance with scope of practice, ODRC policies, procedures, and 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; on-call services are included in normal duties and do not receive extra compensation.
• 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 and ensure care follows ODRC policy and procedure and meets community standards.

Benefits

• DEA fee eligibility for waiver when 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.
• 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 through Ohio Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

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