Physician

International SOS Government Medical Services•Columbus, OH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physician provides primary care and medical oversight for residents at developmental centers across Ohio. The role includes conducting physical examinations; diagnosing and treating medical conditions; prescribing medications; ordering diagnostic tests and referrals; monitoring responses to treatment and medication; and maintaining medical documentation. The Physician collaborates with certified nurse practitioners and interdisciplinary team members, including psychology, psychiatry, case management, nursing, direct care staff, residents, and residents’ families or guardians. The role addresses health and safety concerns and recommends medical interventions. The Physician also helps establish medical policies and procedures consistent with Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID) standards. Facility committee work includes admissions and discharges, infection control, medication reviews, unusual incidents, emergency preparedness, and human rights. The position requires statewide availability in Ohio, with facilities in Cambridge, Columbus, Gallipolis, Mount Vernon, Toledo, Batavia, Tiffin, and Highland Hills. The schedule is PRN/on-call, Monday through Friday, generally between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., with flexibility within that window. Travel time is paid from departure from home to an assigned facility; mileage is not reimbursed. If an overnight stay is needed, the company books and pays for a hotel.

Requirements

Doctoral degree.
Ohio medical license.
Board certification.
CPR certification.
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification.
Statewide availability in Ohio.

Responsibilities

Provide primary care and medical oversight for residents at developmental centers across Ohio.
Conduct physical examinations and diagnose and treat medical conditions.
Prescribe medications and order diagnostic tests and referrals.
Monitor residents’ responses to treatment and medication.
Maintain medical documentation.
Collaborate with certified nurse practitioners and interdisciplinary team members, residents, and residents’ families or guardians to address health and safety concerns and recommend medical interventions.
Help establish medical policies and procedures consistent with ICF/IID standards.
Participate in facility committees covering admissions and discharges, infection control, medication reviews, unusual incidents, emergency preparedness, and human rights.