Physician II - Hobby Unit

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Marlin (TX); On-site; USD 190,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

A Texas healthcare provider is seeking a licensed Physician to deliver medical services to inmate patients in a correctional setting. Responsibilities include managing the medical department, overseeing treatment plans, and supervising other healthcare professionals. Candidates must possess a current medical license and DEA registration. The position requires strong clinical judgment and superb supervisory skills amid a compliance-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current license to practice medicine.
• Must have Drug Enforcement Agency registration.
• Experience in a clinical environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides diagnosis and treatment to inmate patients.
• Directs medical operations on the unit.
• Supervises physicians and mid-level practitioners.
• Ensures compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Manages medical records and oversees treatment plans.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Patient care

Supervisory skills

Medical record analysis

Diagnostic skills

Education

Current medical license from Texas State Board of Medical Examiners

Current Drug Enforcement Agency registration

Job description

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 is accessible and provided to the inmate population in a timely fashion. Renders final medical judgment 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 judgment.

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.
• Directly supervises all physicians and mid‑level practitioners.
• Oversees and manages 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 established for the 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 controlled substances registration.

Other Compensation Detail

Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.