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

CorrHealth•Lawton, OK

7d•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, initiates and supervises treatment, 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 prevent disease and injury and to improve patient care and outcomes. The position reports to the HSA and Chief Medical Officer and takes direction from both. The position is part-time, scheduled for 8 hours weekly, and is performed on-site in Wichita Falls. Work takes place inside a correctional facility, where employees must follow security rules and may face risks associated with inmates and exposure to blood-borne pathogens. The employee must maintain required certifications, education, and licensure; hold current CPR/BLS certification and a TB test taken within the past year; comply with facility and employee policies, applicable laws and regulations, and HIPAA requirements; and complete facility security training and orientation. The employee must pass a background check and pre-employment drug test, as applicable. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time.

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 the administrative clinical level.
Active, unencumbered license to practice in the working state.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Current TB test taken within one year.
Maintain all certifications, educational requirements, and licensing required for the position.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing with coworkers, supervisors, jail administration, and patients.
Excellent verbal and written comprehension.
Excellent deductive reasoning and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent 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 up and down stairs, and position oneself in different spaces.
Ability to convey and discern information in conversation and frequently communicate accurately 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 undergo security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures.
Must comply with facility policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations, court orders, administrative directives, and relevant standards and policies, including those of ACA and NCCHC.
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.
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 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 requirements.
Follow facility security rules and regulations to minimize risk of danger or harm.
Assist coworkers with job duties and work overtime if required; may serve as a resource to coworkers.
Treat team members, correctional personnel, inmates, and third parties with dignity and respect.