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Physician 3
 Washington State Penitentiary
 Walla Walla, WA.

7:00am-4:30pm (0700-1630) Monday-Friday

$192,864.00-$259,440.00 annually

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Physician 3 for the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla, WA. 

This position supports the departments mission to improve public safety by delivering and working in close liaison in the delivery of medical care that promotes health, foster healing, and support coping and adjusting to various health conditions. This position supports the mission of health services by providing necessary, comprehensive, quality health services and supporting incarcerated individual wellness.

As an integral member of the health services team, incumbent works in close liaison with Physicians, ARNPs, Physician Assistants and other WSP medical, mental health and administrative staff. Serves as the Physician under the supervision of the Facility Medical Director. Analyze, directs, and coordinates medical care provided to incarcerated individuals at WSP. Collaboratively develops, directs, and supervises implementation and ongoing coordination of a systems approach to the provision of health care, to include development of a population-based demand management. Actively participates in Coordinated Quality Improvement Program (CQIP)

 Additionally, we offer a great benefit package along with opportunity for professional and personal growth. The mission of the Department of Corrections is to 'improve public safety by positively changing lives. For additional information visit our website at doc.wa.gov

Application assessment will be ongoing, the hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time during the recruitment process. It’s the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible. This recruitment could be used to fill multiple permanent or non-permanent positions.

Direct Patient Care:

• Provides direct clinical care as needed to accomplish the mission of AHCC Health Services.
• Assesses physical and emotional conditions of patients during nursing tirage, ambulation, care clinics, infirmary-rounds, and initiates appropriate intervention according to Health Services policies and procedures, treatment plans and protocols.
• Responds to health care emergencies throughout the facility and institution grounds as needed.
• Provides emergency medical care including CPR using triage format to offenders and staff, refers staff to personal physicians for care following emergency response.
• Makes medical diagnosis based on subjective/objective data collected and presented by subordinate health care staff and initiates treatment protocols accordingly. Ensures that practice is consistent with state licensure laws, administrative riles, policies and procedures. Reports practice deviations to immediate supervisor and participate in corrective action if necessary.

Consultation and training:

• Collaborates with other members of the interdisciplinary health care team to develop a comprehensive plan to provide continuity of care. Assists in the development of treatment plans for patients with chronic diseases.
• Participates in the development, review and revision of health services policies and procedures and treatment protocols.
• Assists in the development of multi-disciplinary educational programs for staff with the goal of maintaining and updating professional knowledge and competence to provide medical treatment and diagnose disease, injury, and illness.
• Assist in the performance evaluations of contract and employed providers, in relation to DOC, DOH, community standards, and AHCC/HS goals regarding population health programs.

Documentation and Health Services Activities: 

• Maintain accurate, legible and complete records of patient care including chart documentation using SOAP format of all patient requests for medical attention, objective data collected, treatment administered, evaluation of treatment effectiveness and patient education provided.
• Participates in institution safety and sanitation inspections and reports inadequacies to the appropriate authority.
• Responds to verbal and written requests from the general public, incarcerated individuals’ families and institution staff with information or advice consistent with statues and procedures on health record confidentiality.
• Investigates and responds to incarcerated individuals’ grievances, completes usual incident reports, collects data, investigates, and completes reports necessary to the ongoing operation of the Health Services department and the institution.

Quality Improvement:

Required Qualifications:

• Board-certified or board eligible in primary care specialty (family practice, internal medicine) required.
• Board eligible physicians may be considered with a continued employment contingent upon achieving board certification within 24 months of hiring date. Board certification must be maintained by the employee as a requirement for continued employment.
• An unencumbered license to practice medicine in the State of Washington (or the eligibility to obtain prior to employment).
• A current DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) registration.
• Strong interpersonal skills and expierence in directing medical operations.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to provide education in a manner that enhances on to learn about their disease or chronic condition.
• Communicate orally and in writing with a variety of individuals ranging from correctional administrator and staff, health care professionals, patient advocates and other laypersons.

Desired Qualifications:

• Mission: The mission of DOC is to improve public safety by positively changing lives.
• Our Vision: Working together for safer communities.
• Our Commitment: To operate a safe and human corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.
• Our Core Values:
  1. Cultivate an environment of integrity and trust: Corrections values partnership and trust. We foster openness and support courageous conversations. We are committed to doing what we say we are going to do by being accountable and taking personal ownership in our actions.
  2. Respectful and inclusive interactions: Corrections appreciates and values individuals by promoting an inclusive and diverse environment, which encourages safety. We respect, value, and listen to the thoughts, feelings, and perspectives of our stakeholders and consider the impact on those we serve as well as each other.
  3. People's safety: Corrections believes in creating an environment that values physical, mental, and emotional security and well-being. We honor those who advance safety for all.
  4. Positivity in words and actions: At Corrections, we assume positive intentions and believe there is a shared desire for the best outcome. We consistently demonstrate positive behavior and always put forth our best effort.
  5. Supporting people's success: Corrections is committed to our community – understanding individuals, instilling hope, embracing change, and providing opportunities.

 
IMPORTANT NOTES:
 

• Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.

**Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.
 

• A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply. 
• We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration. 
• Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position. 
• Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
• This position may be represented by a bargaining unit.
• Requires respirator medical evaluation questionnaire, fit testing, training, and use of respiratory protection as required by the WA Industrial Safety & Act standards. Refer to WAC 296-842 to learn more.

 

We are committed to hiring individuals who possess core diversity competencies:  
 

• Foster a positive attitude and openness toward the ever changing social and cultural makeup of the workplace.
• Work effectively with people of different perspectives, abilities, disabilities, races, religions, ages, lifestyle preferences and social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Respectfully acknowledge people's differences and recognize these differences as important and valuable.
• Promote inclusiveness.
• Be culturally sensitive and appropriate.
• Respect and value diverse backgrounds and traditions.

 
What We Offer: 
 As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:
 

• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 12 paid holidays a year 
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!

 
DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.
 
For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email kathey.waggoner@doc1.wa.gov
 
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