Physician I - Carole Young Unit

Utmb; Galveston (TX); Sur place; USD 190 000 - 270 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

UTMB Health seeks a licensed physician to provide professional medical services within a correctional health setting. You will diagnose, treat, and manage inmate health care, ensure timely access, and render final medical judgments for inmates under unit supervision.

You will participate in rounds, supervise staff as needed, and maintain compliance with Health Services policies. Security clearance and pre-employment drug testing are required for this role.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current license to practice medicine with the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners.
• Must hold current DEA controlled substances registration.

Responsabilités

• Perform complete medical histories and examinations; interpret tests; prescribe medications and render treatments.
• Maintain medical records; write progress and discharge notes; round on patients.
• Refer patients to specialists as needed; participate in after-hours and weekend care.
• May supervise physicians and mid-level practitioners; oversee unit medical operations and compliance.

Connaissances

Medical license

DEA registration

Corrections health

Formation

Medical Doctor degree

Description du poste

The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides professional services related to diagnosis and treatment of inmate patients and of employees injured as a result of TDCJ-ID work related activities. Ensures that appropriate health care in accessible and provided to the inmate population in a timely fashion. Renders final medical judgement regarding care provided to inmates assigned to the unit according to Health Services Policies and Procedures. Directs all Health Services activities on the unit and assumes ultimate responsibility for all Health Services employees assigned to the unit. Works under the general direction of the Regional Physician with extensive latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent judgement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs complete medical histories and physician examinations; forms clinical impressions based upon findings; orders diagnostic tests, interprets results of laboratory tests and radiological examinations, prescribes medications, and renders treatments appropriate to clinical impressions.
• Inspects, completes, and analyzes medical records; assigns, reviews, and updates medical classifications; completes admission notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries and makes rounds on patients admitted to infirmaries or regional medical facilities.
• Refers patients to specialists for consultations, evaluations, and treatments.
• Serves in rotation with other physicians to provide after-hours and weekend patient care.
• May directly supervise all physicians and mid level practitioners.
• May Oversee and manage all operations of the unit's medical department, ensuring compliance with all applicable standards, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and court orders.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department.
• Performs related duties as required.

EQUIPMENT:

Standard clinical environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

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

Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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