Lead Prison Physician & Unit Medical Director

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Tennessee Colony (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health within the correctional system seeks a physician to deliver professional medical services to inmate patients and staff injured on the job, ensuring timely access to care and sound medical judgement in line with Health Services policies.

The role directs all Health Services activities on the unit, may supervise physicians and mid-level practitioners, and participates in after-hours and weekend coverage, with oversight of the unit's medical operations to meet standards and regulatory

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs complete medical histories and physician examinations, interprets tests, prescribes medications, and renders treatments.
• Refers patients to specialists and participates in after-hours and weekend patient care.
• Oversees and manages the unit's medical department operations and ensures regulatory compliance.

Skills

Clinical diagnosis

Patient care

Medical records

After-hours care

Supervisory responsibility

Education

Medical license (TX State Board of Medical Examiners)

DEA registration

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

UTMB Health within the correctional system seeks a physician to deliver professional medical services to inmate patients and staff injured on the job, ensuring timely access to care and sound medical judgement in line with Health Services policies.

The role directs all Health Services activities on the unit, may supervise physicians and mid-level practitioners, and participates in after-hours and weekend coverage, with oversight of the unit's medical operations to meet standards and regulatory