Physician Part-time (8hrs weekly) / in Wichita Falls

CorrHealth; Lawton (OK); Presencial; USD 180.000 - 240.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

CorrHealth is seeking a physician to provide medical assessments, supervise clinical care, and coordinate with on-site healthcare teams at a Lawton, OK facility. The role involves direct patient care, oversight of medical staff, and collaboration with Chief Medical Officer and facility leadership.

The ideal candidate holds an MD with primary care training, an active Oklahoma license, and several years of clinical leadership experience.

Formación

• Graduate of accredited medical school with a primary care residency.
• Active medical license to practice in Oklahoma.
• 5+ years of primary care experience.
• 2+ years of administrative clinical leadership experience.

Responsabilidades

• Provide medical assessments and evaluations for patients.
• Initiate and supervise treatment plans for medical issues.
• Supervise all care provided by medical staff.
• Collaborate with on-site providers and medical staff to optimize patient care.
• Advise other providers to ensure best possible outcomes.

Conocimientos

Medical evaluations

Clinical oversight

Staff supervision

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Educación

MD

Herramientas

EMR/EHR

CPR/BLS

Descripción del empleo

Schedule

8hrs/weekly On-Site

Position Overview

The Physician is responsible for providing medical assessments and evaluations, as well as ensuring that quality treatment for medical issues is provided to patients. They collaborate effectively with other medical, dental, and mental health providers to prevent disease and injury to patients within their assigned facility. The Physician provides clinical oversight to the facility, and consults with other on‑site providers and medical staff as necessary. Reports to HSA and Chief Medical Officer.

Essential Duties

• Collaborate, as necessary, with the Chief Medical Officer and relevant authorities to assist with management of the medical needs and responsibilities at the site. Takes direction from the HSA as well as the Chief Medical Officer.
• Provides medical assessments and evaluations to patients
• Initiates and supervises treatment for medical issues
• Supervises all care given by medical staff
• Advises other providers on site, as needed, to allow for best possible treatment for patient
• Collaborates effectively with all levels of staff within facility, including both colleagues and Facility staff
• Makes professional recommendations that improve quality of care and patient outcomes

Minimum Education/Experience Requirements

• Graduate of accredited medical school, completion of post‑graduate program in a Primary Care discipline
• (5) years of professional experience providing primary care
• (2) years of professional experience in administrative clinical level
• Active and unencumbered license to practice in working state

Additional Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Competencies

• Clear and effective verbal and written communication with all coworkers, supervisors, jail administration, and patients
• Excellent verbal and written comprehension
• Excellent deductive reasoning and problem‑solving abilities
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to use a computer and use/learn a variety of software, including site‑specific computer programs
• Must demonstrate ability to appropriately and safely use standard medical equipment
• Ability to respect the dignity and confidentiality of inmates

Employment Requirements

• Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc. for this position
• Must have current CPR/BLS certification
• Must have current TB test (taken within one year)
• Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures as well as the policies and procedures listed in the Employee Handbook
• Willing to assist coworkers in the job duties and work overtime if required; may act as a resource to other coworkers
• Maintains confidentiality, dignity, and security of health records and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA requirements

Security Requirements

• Must undergo security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Ability to both remain stationary and move/traverse throughout the facility, including up and down flights of stairs
• Ability to position oneself in different spaces
• Ability to convey and discern information in a conversation, frequently communicate with patients; must be able to exchange accurate information.
• Ability to identify and detect objects and assess situations from a variety of distances
• Ability to stay calm in stressful and demanding situations
• Frequently transports objects up to 50 pounds

Work Environment

Work is performed inside a correctional facility. Employees are exposed to some level of risk and/or harm by inmates including exposure to blood borne pathogens. Employee is expected to work in accordance with all security rules and regulations to minimize the risk of danger and/or harm to themselves or other employees.

Categories

Correctional Nurse / Correctional Healthcare / Correctional Nursing / Corrections / County Corrections / Corrections Nurse / Corrections Healthcare / Correctional Medicine / Forensic Nursing / Jail Nursing

Other

Employee must comply with all current and future State, Federal, and Local laws and regulations, court orders, Administrative Directives and standards and policies and procedures of the site where assigned, including those of professional organizations such as ACA, NCCHC, etc. Employee must treat every other member of the CorrHealth team, all correctional personnel, all inmates and third parties in the facility with the proper dignity and respect. Actions or communications that are inappropriate or degrading will not be tolerated.

Must be able to pass a background check and pre‑employment drug test (as applicable).