Physician

Responsibilities

• Examines and treats detainees to ensure proper injury care, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment and recovery, following clinical practice guidelines.
• Provides medical treatment and orders studies, tests, and ancillary services required for the provision of basic health care services.
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens for identified and documented medical conditions, and regularly reviews cases requiring ongoing medical/pharmaceutical attention.
• Discusses potential side effects of medication/treatment with patients and ensures that all allergy information is up-to-date before prescribing medication/treatment.
• Provides advice to patients on lifestyle and diet changes that may improve their health or help treat their health issues.
• Produces clear and concise health records, reports, and correspondence using Electronic Health Records system.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and complies with all federal and state health information privacy acts.
• Collaborates and communicates effectively with the Hospital medical team, Psychiatric, Mental Health Professionals, Nurses, Health Technicians, and Administrative Assistants.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops/seminars/conferences, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Performs 24-hour on-call coverage to advise nursing staff in the care of detainees.
• Performs regular chart review for quality assurance purposes and countersigns telephone orders.
• Designates the level of care to be performed and the necessary equipment needed.
• Identifies continuing care facilities and specialty physicians.
• Initiates dental and psychiatric referrals.
• Participates in Mortality Reviews.
• Reviews and responds to Peer Reviews.
• Performs other various duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Medical degree in medicine from an accredited school and licensed to practice as a medical or osteopathic physician in the state in which the facility is located required.
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in primary care or related field preferred.
• Two (2) years of direct work experience as a Physician.
• Completion of a U.S.-based residency program required.
• Current DEA and D.P.S. Certificate of Registration.
• Professional license must remain on file at all times at the facility where services are rendered.
• Ability to provide independent, critical thinking skills necessary to aid all medical provider roles serving detainees and collaborate effectively with subspecialist consultants.
• Understand and possess up-to-date pharmacology, safety, and medical skills necessary to teach and perform the medical provider/director role.
• Must be able to deal effectively with difficult detainees and facility staff at times.
• Must be comfortable utilizing Electronic Health Record systems; training will be provided.
• Demonstrate the ability to adjust medical techniques to accommodate the needs of the specialized population of the correctional setting.