Site Medical Director / in Wichita Falls (8hrs weekly)

CorrHealth • Denton, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

PT Physician - Site Medical Direction Location: Wichita Falls, TX Sch edule: 8hrs/weekly On-Site Position Overview The Physician is responsible for providing medical assessments and evaluations, as well as ensuring that quality treatment for medical issues is provided to patients. They collaborate effectively with other medical, dental, and mental health providers to prevent disease and injury to patients within their assigned facility. The Physician provides clinical oversight to the facility, and consults with other on-site providers and medical staff as necessary. Reports to HSA and Chief Medical Officer.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited medical school, completion of post-graduate program in a Primary Care discipline
• (5) years of professional experience providing primary care
• (2) years of professional experience in administrative clinical level
• Active and unencumbered license to practice in working state
• Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc. for this position
• Must have current CPR/BLS certification
• Must have current TB test (taken within one year)
• Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures as well as the policies and procedures listed in the Employee Handbook
• Willing to assist coworkers in the job duties and work overtime if required; may act as a resource to other coworkers
• Maintains confidentiality, dignity, and security of health records and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA requirements
• Must undergo security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures
• Ability to both remain stationary and move/traverse throughout the facility, including up and down flights of stairs
• Ability to position oneself in different spaces
• Ability to convey and discern information in a conversation, frequently communicate with patients; must be able to exchange 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
• Frequently transports objects up to 50 pounds
• Employee must comply with all current and future State, Federal, and Local laws and regulations, court orders, Administrative Directives and standards and policies and procedures of the site where assigned, including those of professional organizations such as ACA, NCCHC, etc. Employee must treat every other member of the CorrHealth team, all correctional personnel, all inmates and third parties in the facility with the proper dignity and respect. Actions or communications that are inappropriate or degrading will not be tolerated.
• Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test (as applicable).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate, as necessary, with the Chief Medical Officer and relevant authorities to assist with management of the medical needs and responsibilities at the site. Takes direction from the HSA as well as the Chief Medical Officer.
• Provides medical assessments and evaluations to patients
• Initiates and supervises treatment for medical issues
• Supervises all care given by medical staff
• Advises other providers on site, as needed, to allow for best possible treatment for patient
• Collaborates effectively with all levels of staff within facility, including both colleagues and Facility staff
• Makes professional recommendations that improve quality of care and patient outcomes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed