Physician Corrections
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Job Location:
Dilley, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary (Physician Corrections)
- Provide comprehensive medical care to inmates/residents including examinations diagnosis treatment and follow-up.
- Oversee and direct the medical program in collaboration with the Health Services Supervisor.
- Monitor standards of care and review health operations within the facility.
- Participate in treatment planning clinical rounds and treatment team meetings.
- Perform minor and occasional major surgeries as needed.
- Guide and support nursing staff providing clinical direction and protocols.
- Develop and implement facility medical policies and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Maintain accurate and confidential medical records; audit documentation for quality assurance.
- Monitor hospitalizations catastrophic illnesses and ensure efficient use of medical services.
- Foster positive working relationships with staff outside providers and hospital/agency administrators.
- Facilitate accreditation processes (NCCHC/ACA/JCAHO) for the medical program.
- Accept on-call responsibilities and respond to emergencies as required.
- Provide health counseling education and promote preventive care.
- Communicate effectively with staff inmates administration outside agencies and visitors.
- Participate in staff training meetings and maintain operational consistency across shifts.
- Respond to lawsuits legal documents and participate in court hearings as necessary.
- Prepare and submit necessary reports including safety and incident reports.
- Inspect medical units for security manage supplies and adhere to contraband control protocols.
- Maintain alertness and readiness to perform rescue and emergency functions.
- Handle high-stress and antagonistic situations with professionalism and sound judgment.
- Travel domestically as required for job duties and professional development.
Qualifications:
- Graduate from an accredited medical school.
- Licensed to practice medicine in Texas.
- Valid drivers license.
- Minimum age of 18 years.
- Provide comprehensive medical care to inmates/residents including examinations diagnosis treatment and follow-up.
- Oversee and direct the medical program in collaboration with the Health Services Supervisor.
- Monitor standards of care and review health operations within the facility.
- Participate in treatment planning clinical rounds and treatment team meetings.
- Perform minor and occasional major surgeries as needed.
- Guide and support nursing staff providing clinical direction and protocols.
- Develop and implement facility medical policies and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Maintain accurate and confidential medical records; audit documentation for quality assurance.
- Monitor hospitalizations catastrophic illnesses and ensure efficient use of medical services.
- Foster positive working relationships with staff outside providers and hospital/agency administrators.
- Facilitate accreditation processes (NCCHC/ACA/JCAHO) for the medical program.
- Accept on-call responsibilities and respond to emergencies as required.
- Provide health counseling education and promote preventive care.
- Communicate effectively with staff inmates administration outside agencies and visitors.
- Participate in staff training meetings and maintain operational consistency across shifts.
- Respond to lawsuits legal documents and participate in court hearings as necessary.
- Prepare and submit necessary reports including safety and incident reports.
- Inspect medical units for security manage supplies and adhere to contraband control protocols.
- Maintain alertness and readiness to perform rescue and emergency functions.
- Handle high-stress and antagonistic situations with professionalism and sound judgment.
- Travel domestically as required for job duties and professional development.
Qualifications:
- Graduate from an accredited medical school.
- Licensed to practice medicine in Texas.
- Valid drivers license.
- Minimum age of 18 years.
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Post Residency Experience
- Occupational Health Experience
- Pain Management
- SOAP
- Primary Care Experience
- Medical Management
- Suturing
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Pharmacy Residency
- Botox Experience
- Epic
