Physician

YourMembership/Partner co; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is seeking an experienced Physician to join our Correctional Health Services team at the Pinellas County Jail. The physician will provide medical care to inmates, diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions, order tests, prescribe medications, and develop treatment plans in collaboration with mental health professionals.

Applicants should hold an MD or DO, Florida license, board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Practice, and DEA certification.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree required.
• Florida medical license required.
• Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Practice preferred.
• DEA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care to inmates.
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests; prescribe medications.
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with healthcare staff.

Education

MD/DO

Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Practice

Florida Medical License

DEA Certification

Job description

Practice Medicine with Purpose. Make an Impact Where Care Matters.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is seeking an experienced and dedicated Physician to join our Correctional Health Services team at the Pinellas County Jail. In this role, you will provide medical care to a diverse patient population, diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing medications, and developing appropriate treatment plans. Working collaboratively with medical and mental health professionals, you will also serve as a clinical resource to healthcare staff while contributing to the development and continuous improvement of the facility's healthcare programs, policies, and procedures.

The ideal candidate is a knowledgeable, confident medical professional who demonstrates sound clinical judgment, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to make effective decisions in a fast-paced correctional healthcare environment. They are committed to providing appropriate, evidence-based medical care, maintaining high professional standards, and working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to promote patient safety, continuity of care, and positive health outcomes.

If you're looking for an opportunity to apply your medical expertise in a unique healthcare environment, this position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on patient health while helping shape the quality and delivery of correctional healthcare. Join the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office and bring your clinical experience, leadership, and commitment to excellence to a team dedicated to providing essential medical services.

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, making this an excellent opportunity to advance your medical career while supporting our public safety mission.

Schedule: 10-hour shifts (days to be determined)

The background investigation process may take up to 6 weeks depending on the complexity of the applicant's background and position for which they've applied.

Under the general direction of the Medical Director and the Health Services Administrator, the physician shall provide and supervise medical care to inmates. The physician shall continuously evaluate the medical program and medical services provided; practice within the scope of authority; provide only necessary healthcare to those inmates having serious health conditions while remaining fiscally responsible to the agency. Work is reviewed through observation/results obtained.

SUPERVISES OTHERS: No

Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree (MD or DO)
• Florida Medical License (MD/DO) and Board Certification in Internal Medicine and/or Family Practice in accordance with Florida statute
• DEA Certification
• Maintain appropriate, unrestricted credentials according to the licensure, certification, and registration requirements of the jurisdiction
• CPR-Basic Life Support or ACLS Certification
• Two (2) years correctional health experience is preferred; may substitute for two (2) years not-for-profit or community-based healthcare
• Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license
• Consideration for this position requires a background and credit check

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to utilize diagnostic skills to assess and discern real and fictitious illnesses and injuries in a timely manner.
• Ability to interpret basic X-rays, to focus in on an inmate complaint, and to diagnose in a timely manner to provide prompt and effective intervention.
• Ability to utilize effective time management skills to accommodate regularly scheduled sick call visits and handle emergent cases while fielding phone inquiries from staff for medication orders, reviewing medical records obtained from outside sources, and reviewing/approving verbal/phone orders for medications, treatments and diagnostic studies.
• Ability to apply effective interpersonal skills when dealing with inmates and staff in an ever-changing environment.
• Ability to perform all functions of the job classification without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Physical Abilities

• The physical abilities listed below are estimates of time spent during a typical workday to perform essential functions and responsibilities. Members in this position may be required to:
• Must be able to climb stairs for fire drills, Code 99, and other purposes
• Must have full range of motion to administer medical attention and perform CPR on the floor and in other confined areas
• Stand up to 5 hours per day
• Walk up to 5 hours per day
• Lift up to 25 lbs.
• Frequently twist, reach bend, squat, or kneel

Applicants must be tobacco/nicotine free-during length of employment.

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office strives to provide our employees with the best benefits possible. Some of the benefits are Annual Leave (120 hours), Health Insurance, Wellness Incentives, and Education Assistance Program.

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is an EEO/ADA employer and is committed to being a drug free workplace.