PT Physician (8hrs weekly) / in Wichita Falls

CorrHealth•Vernon, TX

9d•$225 - $250•Onsite

About The Position

The Physician provides medical assessments and evaluations and ensures quality treatment for patients’ medical issues at an assigned correctional facility. The role provides clinical oversight, supervises care delivered by medical staff, and consults with on-site providers and medical staff as needed. The Physician collaborates with medical, dental, and mental health providers and facility staff to help prevent disease and injury and improve patient outcomes. This position reports to the HSA and Chief Medical Officer. The position is scheduled for 8 hours per week and is performed on-site inside a correctional facility. The Physician must follow facility security rules and applicable laws, regulations, policies, and professional standards. The role requires maintaining confidentiality and dignity in handling health records and protected health information, and complying with HIPAA requirements.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited medical school.
Completion of a postgraduate program in a primary care discipline.
Five years of professional experience providing primary care.
Two years of professional experience at an administrative clinical level.
Active, unencumbered license to practice in the working state.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Current TB test taken within the past year.
Ability to communicate and comprehend effectively in verbal and written settings.
Deductive reasoning and problem-solving abilities.
Organizational skills.
Ability to use a computer and learn or use a variety of software, including site-specific programs.
Ability to appropriately and safely use standard medical equipment.
Ability to respect the dignity and confidentiality of inmates.
Ability to remain stationary and move throughout the facility, including up and down stairs, and position oneself in different spaces.
Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information with patients and others.
Ability to identify and detect objects and assess situations from a variety of distances.
Ability to remain calm in stressful and demanding situations.
Ability to frequently transport objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Must pass a background check and pre-employment drug test, as applicable.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Chief Medical Officer and relevant authorities to assist with management of medical needs and responsibilities at the site.
Take direction from the HSA and Chief Medical Officer.
Provide medical assessments and evaluations to patients.
Initiate and supervise treatment for medical issues.
Supervise all care given by medical staff.
Advise other on-site providers as needed to support appropriate patient treatment.
Collaborate with colleagues and facility staff at all levels.
Make professional recommendations to improve quality of care and patient outcomes.
Maintain required certifications, education, and licensing.
Assist coworkers with job duties and work overtime if required; act as a resource to coworkers when appropriate.
Maintain the confidentiality, dignity, and security of health records and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA.
Complete security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, court orders, administrative directives, facility policies, and relevant professional standards.
Treat team members, correctional personnel, inmates, and third parties with dignity and respect.