Overview

Ever consider a position where you can really help the underserved? This part-time position awaits someone who really wants to make a difference. We are a diverse organization looking for compassionate people to join our family of quality caregivers. We hope that's you. 

Responsibilities

• Reports to the assigned facility at the designated time to examine referred patients.

• Assures the implementation and on-going supervision of the on-site chronic clinics.

• Consults with medical providers in the community to resolve issues in the delivering services to inmates.

• Assumes the role of primary care physician with the coordination of on and off site care needs.

• Supervises the clinical services clinical services provided my the professional and paraprofessional staff.

• As directed, visits patients housed in the medial unit and records encounters in patient progress notes using SOAP format.

• Ensures that all verbal or telephone orders are countersigned within seventy-two (72) hours.

• When appropriate, utilizes available in-house resource personnel for treatment or resolution of identified problems before utilizing off-site referral.

• Provides emergency treatment on-site and responds appropriately in urgent or emergency situations.

• Maintains proper certification for cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

• Assumes responsibility and accountability for his/her individual judgment and actions.

• Utilizes standard precautions when providing any invasive procedures for diagnostic or routine studies or handling specimens.

• Keeps patient information confidential and respects the patient’s right to privacy, in accordance with accepted confidentiality practices for incarcerated individuals.

• Abides by the security regulations of the facility.

• Notifies the Administrator of changes in scheduled coverage and assists in arrangement for coverage of medical services if unavailable for an extended period of time.

• Serves a Chairperson of the Medical Audit Committee.

• Annually reviews and approves clinical protocols, clinical policies, procedures and medical disaster plan.

• Assists with the development of medical audit criteria.

• Oversees the on-site quality assurance program, including infection control and review & action on inmate complaints.

• Serves as discussion leader for selected –service training classes.

• Represents the health care program in discussion with local civic groups or visiting officials.

• Monitors referrals to outside health care facilities for appropriateness, quality and continuity of care.

• Monitors non-formulary medication utilization at the assigned facility.

• Is available for the resolution of administrative/medical issues.

• Assists in the screening, interviewing and evaluating the credentials of health care providers.

• Ensures that all physician documentation is dates, timed, legible, problem oriented and signed.
•  All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Completion from an accredited medical school facility with a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree.
• Completion of a US based residency program.
• Current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state the facility is located, CDS, and DEA

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