Correctional Physician

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center seeks an experienced physician to care for inmate patients within the unit health services. You will diagnose, treat, and supervise medical staff, including PAs and NPs, while ensuring compliance with state regulations and hospital policies.

Responsibilities include 24-hour coverage coordination, meticulous chart reviews, admissions and transfer processes, and collaboration with specialists to deliver comprehensive care.

Qualifications

• Active Texas medical license.
• DEA registration for controlled substances.
• Texas DPS CDS registration.

Responsibilities

• Examine inmate patients, diagnose, and prescribe treatment.
• Review and update medical records, clinic notes, histories.
• Provide 24-hour coverage via unit call with other providers.
• Supervise 2–4 physician assistants or nurse practitioners.
• Refer patients to specialists as needed.
• Coordinate transfers and enter orders in the EHR.

Skills

Medical diagnosis

Prescribing medications

Supervising staff

Emergency coverage

Education

MD/DO degree

Texas medical license

DEA registration

Texas DPS CDS registration

Job description

Position Description

Provides professional services related to diagnosis and treatment of inmate patients. Renders medical judgment regarding care provided to inmates assigned to the unit. Works under general direction of the Unit Medical Director, with wide latitude to exercise initiative and independent judgment. Directly supervises 2 to 4 Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners in the unit health services.

Major/Essential Functions

• Examines inmate/patients to determine general health and prescribes treatment and administers medication as needed.
• Inspects, completes, and analyzes records, assigns, reviews and updates classification, completes clinic notes, clinic chart reviews, chronic care clinics, annual history & physical exams, and occasionally admission notes.
• Takes Unit call with other providers to provide 24 hour coverage.
• Reviews charts and monitors care provided by physician extenders on site.
• Refers patients to medical specialist or other practitioner for specialized treatment.
• Performs outside transfer call duty. This is typically 1 day per week during business hours. UM should obtain a bed for the potential transfer prior to the provider-to-provider call. Receives provider-to-provider sign out. Determines if the patient is appropriate to come to Montford and the level of care needed. Accepts patient in transfer if the patient is appropriate and there is a bed available. Consults w/ a Montford physician, if help is needed. Enters admission order set into EHR. Sends TTUHSC Outlook email to Montford provider group informing of the admission.

Required Qualifications

Current license to practice medicine by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners. Current Drug Enforcement Agency and Texas Department of Public Safety controlled substances registration certificates.

Required Attachments

Resume / CV

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the‑art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.