Physician Part-time (8hrs weekly) / in Wichita Falls

CorrHealth•Gainesville, TX

9d•$225 - $250•Onsite

About The Position

The Physician provides medical assessments and evaluations and ensures quality treatment for patients’ medical issues. The role collaborates with medical, dental, and mental health providers to prevent disease and injury within the assigned facility. The Physician provides clinical oversight, supervises care given by medical staff, and consults with on-site providers and medical staff as needed. The position reports to the HSA and Chief Medical Officer and takes direction from both. Work is performed inside a correctional facility, where employees may face risks from inmates and exposure to blood-borne pathogens. The employee must follow facility security rules and applicable laws, regulations, policies, and professional standards, and treat coworkers, correctional personnel, inmates, and third parties with dignity and respect. The job requires passing a background check and, as applicable, a pre-employment drug test.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited medical school and 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 state where the position is located.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Current TB test taken within one year.
Clear and effective verbal and written communication and comprehension.
Deductive reasoning, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to use a computer and learn and 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 flights of stairs, and to position oneself in different spaces.
Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information with patients and others, and identify 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.
Ability to pass a background check and, as applicable, a pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Chief Medical Officer and relevant authorities to help manage the medical needs and responsibilities at the site.
Provide medical assessments and evaluations to patients.
Initiate and supervise treatment for medical issues.
Supervise all care given by medical staff.
Advise 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 confidentiality, dignity, and security of health records and protected health information in accordance with HIPAA requirements.
Maintain required certifications, educational requirements, and licensure.
Follow facility policies and procedures, employee handbook requirements, applicable laws and regulations, court orders, directives, and relevant professional standards.
Complete security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures.
Assist coworkers with job duties and work overtime if required; may serve as a resource to coworkers.