Correctional Physician: Lead Medical Care & Policy

Correctional Medicine Associates; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A correctional healthcare provider in Youngstown, Ohio, is seeking a Physician to provide high-quality medical care in a correctional setting. Responsibilities include examining patients, providing treatment, and directing medical operations. Qualified candidates should be graduates of accredited medical schools and hold a valid medical license for Ohio. This role offers opportunities for professional development and serves a unique patient demographic within the correctional system.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of medicine.
• Must be licensed to practice medicine in the state of employment.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Minimum age requirement: at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provide a variety of professional medical services to inmates/residents.
• Provide leadership direction for the medical program.
• Interview inmates/residents and make decisions on admissions.
• Make clinical rounds.
• Direct unit treatment operations.
• Perform minor and occasional major surgery.
• Maintain working relationships with facility staff.
• Monitor inmate/resident inpatient hospitalizations.
• Audit medical files for documentation of services.

Job description

A correctional healthcare provider in Youngstown, Ohio, is seeking a Physician to provide high-quality medical care in a correctional setting. Responsibilities include examining patients, providing treatment, and directing medical operations. Qualified candidates should be graduates of accredited medical schools and hold a valid medical license for Ohio. This role offers opportunities for professional development and serves a unique patient demographic within the correctional system.