Physician II - Estelle Unit

University of Texas Medical Branch • Huntsville, TX

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About The Position

The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD). This position provides professional services related to diagnosis and treatment of inmate patients and of employees injured as a result of TDCJ-ID work related activities. The role ensures that appropriate health care is accessible and provided to the inmate population in a timely fashion. The physician renders final medical judgement regarding care provided to inmates assigned to the unit according to Health Services Policies and Procedures. The position directs all Health Services activities on the unit and assumes ultimate responsibility for all Health Services employees assigned to the unit, working under the general direction of the Regional Physician with extensive latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent judgement.

Requirements

• Must hold a current license to practice medicine by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners.
• Must hold current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) controlled substances registration.

Responsibilities

• Performs complete medical histories and physician examinations; forms clinical impressions based upon findings; orders diagnostic tests, interprets results of laboratory tests and radiological examinations, prescribes medications, and renders treatments appropriate to clinical impressions.
• Inspects, completes, and analyzes medical records; assigns, reviews, and updates medical classifications; completes admission notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries and makes rounds on patients admitted to infirmaries or regional medical facilities.
• Refers patients to specialists for consultations, evaluations, and treatments.
• Serves in rotation with other physicians to provide after-hours and weekend patient care.
• Directly supervises all physicians and mid level practitioners.
• Oversees and manages all operations of the unit's medical department, ensuring compliance with all applicable standards, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and court orders.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department.
• Performs related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees