Shift Days / Times - 6-10 hours per month

Summary of Need : This Family Health Physician (or Pediatrician) will be filled on a part-time basis to cover an approximate range of 6 to 10 hours per month.

The Clinical Physician 2 is a position that requires the incumbent to, but is not limited to : - Assist in the coordination of medical care for youth by all lower level medical staff.

• Work with other members of the medical team to assist in compliance with federal, state, and OCFS laws, regulations and policies for the provision of medical services to youth in OCFS care.
• Assist in the implementation of the most current standards and practices for the medical care of adolescents and young adults.

This includes, but is not limited to : - Medical examinations, monitoring individuals' conditions, and modifying treatments on the request of the mid-level practitioner.

• Providing a variety of general medical care and treatment services to individual youth in DJJOY care - including but not limited to - prescribe and / or administer treatments, medications, therapies, vaccinations, and other medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury in collaboration with the mid-level practitioner.
• Conducting physical examinations; order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests and procedures; determine and / or confirm diagnoses.
• Explaining and discussing procedures, test results, diagnoses, and prescribed treatments with individual youth, families, caregivers, and other OCFS staff when indicated;

and responds to their questions and concerns. - Monitoring and implementing the most current standards and practices for the medical care of adolescents and young adults

The CP2 has the following duties and responsibilities :

Coordination of Medical Care :

assist in the coordination of medical care for youth by all lower level medical staff.

work with other members of the medical team to assist in compliance with federal, state, and OCFS laws, regulations and policies for the provision of medical services to youth in OCFS care.

assist in the implementation of the most current standards and practices for the medical care of adolescents and young adults.

Direct Medical Care :

provide a variety of general medical care and treatment services to individual youth in OCFS DJJOY care- including but not limited to- prescribe and / or administer treatments, medications, therapies, vaccinations, and other medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.

conduct physical examinations; order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests and procedures; determine and / or confirm diagnoses.

conduct follow-up medical examinations, monitor individuals' conditions, and modify treatments as necessary.

explain and discusses procedures, test results, diagnoses, and prescribed treatments with individual youth, families, caregivers, and other OCFS staff when indicated;

and responds to their questions and concerns.

monitor and implement the most current standards and practices for the medical care of adolescents and young adults.

Medical Documentation and Treatment Coordination :

completes medical documentation consistent with agency, State, and federal requirements.

obtains, clarifies, reviews, updates, and records youth medical information, such as medical histories, test results, diagnoses, prescribed treatments, and responses.

reviews medical records to confirm diagnoses, and / or ensure that treatments are appropriate for diagnoses and records are properly maintained.

refers individuals to other health care providers based on diagnostic and treatment needs.

consults with other OCFS medical staff or outside medical experts as needed to provide effective medical care to youth.

serves as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team and attends treatment team meetings to review youth progress.

works closely with other facility medical and non-medical staff to provide coordinated medical care for youth.

participates in discharge planning; and collaborates with other health care professionals and disciplines to achieve treatment goals and objectives, facilitate medical follow-up after discharge, and ensure continuity of care.

Last updated : 2024-05-24