What are the responsibilities and job description for the Correctional Physician position at Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr?
Practice Medicine with Purpose and Impact
Join our dedicated healthcare team at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Managed Care where your clinical expertise directly improves the lives of an underserved patient population. As a Correctional Physician, you will provide comprehensive medical care, diagnose and treat a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, and exercise independent clinical judgment in a dynamic and rewarding environment. This role offers the opportunity to practice meaningful medicine while maintaining a strong focus on quality, continuity of care, and patient outcomes.
Working under the general direction of the Unit Medical Director, you will have broad latitude to make clinical decisions and manage patient care. In addition to providing direct medical services, you will supervise and mentor 2–4 Advanced Practice Providers (Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners), helping to ensure the delivery of high-quality healthcare across the unit. This position is ideal for physicians seeking a collaborative, mission-driven practice setting with leadership responsibilities and the opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Provides Comprehensive Patient Care:
- Evaluates, diagnoses, and treats acute and chronic medical conditions through patient assessments, diagnostic testing, and evidence-based treatment planning.
- Performs minor medical procedures within scope of practice and coordinates specialty referrals when clinically appropriate.
Delivers Emergency & Inpatient Care:
- Provides immediate medical care for emergencies involving patients, employees, and visitors.
- Oversees infirmary patient care, ensuring appropriate admissions, treatment, and bed management.
Leads & Supports Clinical Teams:
- Supervises and coordinates the work of advanced practice providers and other assigned clinical staff.
- Utilizes effective leadership and communication skills to support quality patient care and team performance.
Ensures Safety, Quality & Compliance:
- Maintains a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment while adhering to TTUHSC, TDCJ, and applicable standards of care.
- Follows institutional, departmental, and regulatory policies to promote quality outcomes and patient safety.
Supports Continuity of Care:
- Participates in regional after-hours call coverage to ensure timely access to medical services.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and specialists to support continuity and coordination of care.
- Current license to practice medicine by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners.
- Current Drug Enforcement Agency and Texas Department of Public Safety controlled substances registration certificates.