Physician

Wexford Health Sources; Los Lunas (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance check-ins with annual merit increase

Generous paid-time off program

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) retirement saving plan

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources in Los Lunas, NM is seeking a part-time Physician to deliver quality medical care to justice-involved patients. Responsibilities include overseeing patient treatment, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards, and collaborating with clinical staff.

The ideal candidate will have a Medical Degree, current New Mexico Medical license, and at least 2 years of experience in institutional healthcare. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and a retirement saving plan.

Qualifications

• Current New Mexico Medical license required.
• Current DEA required.
• 2 years of experience in an institutional healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality medical care and ensure compliance with facility standards.
• Participate in patient evaluation and treatment.
• Communicate effectively with clinical staff and participate in site meetings.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Medical knowledge

Education

Medical Degree

Job description

Location: Los Lunas, NM

Position: Physician (Part Time, 20 Hours per Week)

Facility: Central

About the Employer

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest correctional health care providers, delivering medical and mental health services to justice‑involved patients.

Position Summary

Practices medicine promoting and providing quality medical care. He/she practices in a manner consistent with his/her clinical privileges as identified and approved during the credentialing process; works collegially and cooperatively with the Medical Director, clinical staff and medical staff; and actively participates in discussions regarding the resolution of problems related to quality of care, patient safety issues and patient complaints/grievances arising at the site. He/she carries out the duties a Primary Care Physician would be expected to perform in an office setting.

• Actively participates in the evaluation, treatment and monitoring of inmate‑patient acute and/or chronic medical issues.
• Ensures that the health care unit operation is in compliance with facility standards and that the scope of care provided is appropriate for the staffing and resources available.
• Ensures that sick call processes ensure patient access to medically necessary services.
• Ensures that established suicide prevention programs are implemented to identify, refer and treat patients who are at risk for suicide.
• Participates in the development of proposed priorities for services and programs.
• Participates in discussions regarding the need for new chronic care programs, new medical equipment and selection of general medical supplies and stock medications.
• Assists in the review of corporate, state and site‑specific medical practices. Ensures consistency with Wexford Health's overriding objective to promote high‑quality medical care.
• Participates in a call rotation, as needed, for the site to ensure 24/7/365 physician coverage and consultation for the clinical and security staff.
• Effectively communicates with the Medical Director and site clinical and administrative staff to keep them informed of issues in a timely manner, including the submission of requested reports.
• Actively participates in Wexford Health site meetings/committees when requested.
• Participates in the recruitment/interviewing of qualified medical and clinical staff as requested.
• Participates in scheduling and daily oversight of site‑level clinical staff.
• Upon receiving the necessary training and/or instruction, performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Benefits

• Performance check‑ins with annual merit increase
• Generous paid‑time off program that combines vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance through BlueCross BlueShield
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement saving plan
• Company‑paid short‑term disability
• Healthcare and dependent care spending account
• Continuing education options

Job Requirements

Licensure: Current New Mexico Medical license required; Current New Mexico Controlled Substance license required; Current DEA required.

Certification: Current CPR Certification (Board certification preferred).

Education: Medical Degree required.

Preferred Experience: 2 years experience in an institutional healthcare setting preferred. Correctional healthcare experience preferred.

EOE/M/F/D/V