Physician II - Stevenson Unit

Utmb; Cuero (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health is seeking a physician to provide professional medical services for inmate patients and staff injured during TDCJ-ID activities. The role includes leading the unit's health services, supervising physicians, and ensuring compliant, timely care within a prison setting.

The position requires Texas medical licensure and DEA registration, with responsibilities ranging from patient examinations to directing all health services activities under regional physician oversight.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs complete medical histories and physician examinations; prescribes medications and renders treatments.
• Inspects and updates medical records; completes notes and rounds on inmates.
• Refers patients to specialists for consultations and treatments.
• Works in rotation to provide after-hours and weekend patient care.
• Directly supervises all physicians and mid level practitioners on the unit.

Skills

Clinical diagnosis

Medical examination

Prescribing medications

Supervising medical staff

Unit operations management

After-hours coverage

Education

Medical license (Texas)

DEA 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 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.
• 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 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.