PRN - Physician - Department of Pediatrics

University of Mississippi Medical Center•Jackson, MS

14h•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides 24-hour health care and assists in coordinating, scheduling, and administering health care within designated clinics, infirmary, and/or hospital. The role involves providing comprehensive medical care for the inmate population of the Mississippi Department of Corrections and supervising subordinate medical staff. The physician will also be responsible for requesting necessary laboratory and radiographic studies for diagnosis and treatment, adhering to UMMC and MDOC policies, and preparing records and reports. Management reserves the right to add or change duties as needed.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Medicine.
Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Mississippi or eligible to be licensed to practice medicine in the state of Mississippi.
Holder of medical license, or eligibility to be licensed, to practice medicine in the State Of Mississippi.
Subject to irregular hours and weekends as needed.
Possible exposure to communicable diseases, infection, and radiation.

Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive medical care for the inmate population of the Mississippi department of corrections.
Supervises and directs subordinates, such as licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, nurse assistants, lab and radiology personnel, and other medical staff in the care and treatment of patients.
Requests necessary laboratory tests for the purposes of appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
Requests necessary radiographic studies for the purpose of appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
Available for rotational call schedule to address after-hour emergencies.
Adherence to all pertinent policies and procedures of U.M.M.C and M.D.O.C.
Performs any tasks necessary to maintain high standards of a clinical operation and patient care.
Organizes and conducts general or specialized diagnostic and/or treatment clinics.
Renders consultative services in health matters to other staff members, public officials, voluntary health agencies, committees, organizations, and professional groups.
Plans and conducts various control and treatment programs, which may include specialized areas such as epidemiologic investigations.
Organizes, conducts, and supervises chronic care clinics and treatment programs.
Encourages and emphasizes health education.
Prepares and keeps necessary records and reports as may be indicated.