Physician Part-time (8hrs weekly)

CorrHealth•Wichita Falls, 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 help 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. This is an on-site, part-time position scheduled for 8 hours per week in a correctional facility. The position requires compliance with facility security rules, applicable laws and regulations, professional standards, and site policies and procedures. The employee must treat colleagues, correctional personnel, inmates, and third parties with dignity and respect, maintain the confidentiality and security of health records and protected health information, and pass a background check and applicable pre-employment drug test.

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 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 use standard medical equipment appropriately and safely.
Ability to respect the dignity and confidentiality of inmates.
Ability to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test, as applicable.
Ability to remain stationary and move throughout the facility, including up and down flights of stairs, and position oneself in different spaces.
Ability to convey and discern information in conversation and frequently communicate with patients, exchanging accurate information.
Ability to identify and detect objects and assess situations from a variety of distances.
Ability to stay calm in stressful and demanding situations.
Ability to frequently transport objects up to 50 pounds.
Willingness to undergo security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Chief Medical Officer and relevant authorities, as necessary, 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 provided 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 required certifications, educational requirements, and licensure.
Comply with facility policies and procedures, Employee Handbook policies, security rules, applicable laws and regulations, court orders, administrative directives, and relevant professional standards.
Maintain confidentiality, dignity, and security of health records and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA requirements.
Assist coworkers with job duties and work overtime if required; may act as a resource to coworkers.