Physician-Cardiac Surgery-PRN

University of Mississippi Medical Center•Jackson, MS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physician-Cardiac Surgery provides 24-hour health care and assists with coordinating, scheduling, and administering health care in designated clinics, infirmaries, and/or hospitals. The role provides comprehensive medical care for the inmate population of the Mississippi Department of Corrections and may organize and conduct general or specialized diagnostic and treatment clinics, chronic care clinics, and treatment programs. The physician also provides health-related consultation, promotes health education, and prepares required records and reports. The position is part-time, PRN, hourly, and non-exempt. It is subject to irregular hours, weekends as needed, and a rotational call schedule for after-hours emergencies.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Medicine.
Must hold, or be eligible to obtain, a license to practice medicine in the State of Mississippi.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive medical care for the inmate population of the Mississippi Department of Corrections.
Supervise and direct subordinate clinical and medical staff in the care and treatment of patients.
Request laboratory tests and radiographic studies for appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
Participate in a rotational call schedule to address after-hours emergencies.
Adhere to applicable University of Mississippi Medical Center and Mississippi Department of Corrections policies and procedures.
Perform tasks necessary to maintain high standards of clinical operations and patient care.
Organize and conduct general or specialized diagnostic and treatment clinics.
Provide consultative health services to staff, public officials, voluntary health agencies, committees, organizations, and professional groups.
Plan and conduct control and treatment programs, which may include epidemiologic investigations.
Organize, conduct, and supervise chronic care clinics and treatment programs.
Encourage and emphasize health education.
Prepare and maintain necessary records and reports.