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

CorrHealth•Gainesville, TX

7d•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, consults with on-site providers and medical staff as needed, and reports to the HSA and Chief Medical Officer. The position is on-site at a correctional facility in Wichita Falls and is scheduled for 8 hours weekly. The Physician must maintain all required certifications, education, and licensure; hold current CPR/BLS certification and a TB test taken within the past year; follow facility and employee policies; protect confidential health information in accordance with HIPAA; complete security training; and comply with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and site policies. The employee must treat colleagues, correctional personnel, inmates, and third parties with dignity and respect. A background check and pre-employment drug test may be required, as applicable.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited medical school.
Completion of a post-graduate 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 one year.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with coworkers, supervisors, jail administration, and patients.
Excellent verbal and written comprehension, deductive reasoning, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to use a computer and use or learn 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 using stairs, and to position oneself in different spaces.
Ability to exchange accurate information and frequently communicate with patients.
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 complete security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures.
Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test, as applicable.
Must comply with applicable state, federal, and local laws and regulations, court orders, administrative directives, and site and professional standards.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Chief Medical Officer and relevant authorities to help manage medical needs and responsibilities at the site.
Provide medical assessments and evaluations to patients.
Initiate and supervise treatment for medical issues.
Supervise care provided by medical staff.
Advise on-site providers as needed to support the best possible 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 compliance with HIPAA.
Follow facility policies and procedures, security rules, applicable laws and regulations, and professional standards.
Assist coworkers with job duties and work overtime if required; may serve as a resource to coworkers.