Physician 3 - CRCC

About the role

The Department of Corrections is seeking a Physician 3 for the Coyote Ridge Corrections Center in Connell, WA. This position supports the department's mission to improve public safety by delivering and working in close liaison with the Health Services Team.

Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Care
• Assesses physical and emotional conditions of patients
• Provides emergency medical care including CPR
• Makes medical diagnosis and initiates treatment protocols
• Ensures compliance with state licensure laws and policies
• Reports practice deviations and participates in corrective action
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary health care team
• Develops and reviews treatment plans for patients with chronic diseases
• Participates in quality improvement activities

Requirements

• Unrestricted license to practice medicine in Washington State
• Unrestricted DEA license with waiver to prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorder
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers certified within 60 days of hire
• Experience supervising and/or directing health care delivery operations

Qualifications

• Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
• Completion of an ACGME/ABOM accredited residency program
• Board certification in an ABMS/ABOM certified specialty with Internal Medicine preferred
• Board eligible physicians may be considered with continued employment contingent upon achieving board certification within 24 months of hiring date

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of state and federal healthcare regulations

Benefits

The Department of Corrections offers a great benefit package along with opportunities for professional and personal growth.

Pay

Salary is based on experience and is determined at the time a final offer of employment is made.

Schedule

This position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (0700-1630).