Physician MD

This Institutional Physician position is one of the primary members of the institution’s internal health services multidisciplinary team and operates a Doctor’s Office Practice within the correctional center.

The practice is supported by a Nurse Manager who operates the health services system at the site. Primary duties involve providing professional medical care and medication management to inmates with assistance from nursing staff. Analyzes and interpret patients’ histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses. Diagnoses or treats acute health care problems, such as illnesses, infections, or injuries. Recommends diagnostic or therapeutic interventions with attention to safety, cost, invasiveness, simplicity, acceptability, adherence, and efficacy. Prescribes medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized. Prescribes appropriate chemical or mechanical measures to assist inmates to improve behaviors. Assists with preparation and modification of the treatment plans and recommends appropriating programs. Educates patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses, tailoring instructions to patients’ individual circumstances. Provides evidence-based health education to the inmate population. Assignments to other duties or locations may be necessary to meet the clinical and administrative needs of the Department.

Minimum Requirements:

Graduation from an accredited medical college

Current, unencumbered License to practice medicine

Board Certified or Board Eligible

Current DEA License, to include Class II and III substances

Proficient in written and spoken English

Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association, or an organization recognized by the AHA

Comprehensive knowledge of current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) diagnostic criteria

Comprehensive knowledge of mental illness

Education & Experience Requirements:

Graduation from an accredited medical college

Current, unencumbered License to practice medicine

Board Certified or Board Eligible

Work Schedule:

Weekdays (8-5)

Compensation Range:

TBD/Negotiable

Benefits:

13 Paid Holidays

Long & Short Term Disability

Education Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Program

Life Insurance Plan

Health Benefits

Retirement

Wellness Program

Discounts

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