Correctional Medicine Physician Opportunity in Beaumont Texas

Curative; Texas; On-site; USD 220,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Curative is seeking a physician for aTexas Beaumont inmate health program. The role provides general primary care and routine visits within a corrections setting, supported by APPs and nursing staff.

You will render final medical judgments and oversee Health Services operations on the unit, under the Regional Physician. Must hold an MD or DO, be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family or Internal Medicine, and maintain a current Texas license with BLS and DEA certifications.

Qualifications

• Must be an MD or DO.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
• Active Texas license or IMLC LOQ required.
• BLS and DEA certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for inmate patients and employees in a corrections setting.
• Render final medical judgments according to Health Services policies.
• Direct Health Services activities on the unit and supervise staff.
• Work under the Regional Physician with independent judgement.

Skills

Board Certification

Family Medicine

Internal Medicine

BLS

DEA Certification

Education

MD/DO

Job description

Job Description

Physician Opportunity in Beaumont Texas

Provides professional services related to diagnosis and treatment of inmate patients and of employees injured as a result of TDCJ-ID work related activities. Ensures that appropriate health care in accessible and provided to the inmate population in a timely fashion. Renders final medical judgement regarding care provided to inmates assigned to the unit according to Health Services Policies and Procedures. Directs all Health Services activities on the unit and assumes ultimate responsibility for all Health Services employees assigned to the unit. Works under the general direction of the Regional Physician with extensive latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent judgement.

Highlights

• No call responsibilities
• Multiple locations across Texas
• Weekday-only full-time schedule
• Open to IMLC physicians
• Corrections environment

Practice & Cases

• Outpatient preventive care clinics
• Adult male patient population
• General primary care and routine visits
• Supported by APPs and nursing staff

Schedule

• Monday through Friday coverage
• 8-hour daytime shifts
• Full-time 40-hour workweek required
• Ongoing assignment with continuity, looking for a locums to perm physician

Requirements

• Must be an MD or DO
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
• Active Texas license or IMLC LOQ required
• BLS and DEA certifications

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Must hold a current license to practice medicine by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners.
• Must hold current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) controlled substances registration.

Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.

Company Description

We are a healthcare staffing company that was founded in 2009 and focused on placing physicians and advanced practitioners in permanent, temporary, and executive-level roles. In 2020 we were purchased by the Silicon Valley tech company, Doximity.

Since the acquisition, we have been moving at 200 miles an hour, combining the people side of the business with technology to do healthcare staffing in a different way.

Curative finds incredible talent with less hassle using better data. We combine the heart and hard work of experienced recruiters with the intelligent technology of Doximity, the world’s largest professional medical network. The result: the commitment and ability to find people who care.