Physician (Clinical Director)

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System; Yankton (SD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Prisons in Yankton, SD is seeking a qualified physician (MD or DO) to provide high‑quality medical care in a secured environment and contribute to inmate health and safety objectives.

Applicants must hold an active medical license in the United States, have completed graduate medical training (internship/residency), and meet basic education requirements as outlined for US credentialing, with evidence of full and unrestricted licensure uploaded during the application process.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree from US/Canada or foreign degree with US equivalency demonstrated by recognized credentialing bodies.
• Active, full and unrestricted physician license in the United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a US territory required.
• Graduate medical training (internship/residency) completed after medical school as part of credentialing.
• Evidence of internship/residency and licensure must be uploaded during application.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality medical care to inmates in a secure federal facility.
• Conduct clinical evaluations, order and interpret tests, and manage treatment plans.
• Engage in credentialing verification and ensure licensure requirements are up to date.

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Foreign medical degree equivalency knowledge

Job description

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements.

Basic Requirements

Degree: Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada. This degree must have been accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association; Association of American Medical Colleges; Liaison Committee on Medical Education; Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.

Degree from Foreign Medical School: A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must provide education and medical knowledge equivalent to accredited schools in the United States. Evidence of equivalency to accredited schools in the United States is demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed pre-medical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country, or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination.

Licensure: Applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

NOTE: ALL applicants MUST electronically upload proof of current, active, full and unrestricted license as a Physician, and proof of successful completion of an accredited graduate training internship, fellowship, or residency program for verification at the time you apply.

Graduate Training: Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, a candidate must have had at least 1 year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting, i.e., a 1-year internship or the first year of a residency program in a hospital or an institution accredited for such training. For purposes of this standard, graduate training programs include only those internship, residency, and fellowship programs that are approved by accrediting bodies recognized within the United States or Canada. Descriptions of such programs are described below.

An internship program involves broadly based clinical practice in which physicians acquire experience in treating a variety of medical problems under supervision (e.g., internal medicine, surgery, general practice, obstetrics-gynecology, and pediatrics). Such programs are in hospitals or other institutions accredited for internship training by a recognized body of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA).

A residency program involves training in a specialized field of medicine in a hospital or an institution accredited for training in the specialty by a recognized body of the American Medical Association (AMA), American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).

A fellowship program involves advanced training (beyond residency training) in a given medical specialty in either a clinical or research setting in a hospital or an institution accredited in the United States for such training.

All qualified referred candidates will undergo a credentialing process. This process includes validation of examinations, licensure, education, internship and residency.

Additional Requirements

Applicants must have 5 years of graduate training in the specialty of the position to be filled OR equivalent experience and training.

Some examples of this qualifying experience are:

• Experience in making decisions relative to consultation
  with members of medical and institutional staff.
• Experience in providing clinical care, interviewing prospective physicians and mid-level practitioners, supervising Physicians, and evaluating patient care through an ongoing quality assurance program that identifies problems and their
  resolution.
• Experience in providing clinical oversight and is responsible for all health care delivered.

If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.