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Job description
Physician II - Hobby Unit
nMarlin, Texas, United States
nResearch Academic & Clinical
nUTMB Health
nRequisition #
nThe mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).
nJOB SUMMARY :
nProvides professional services related to diagnosis and treatment of inmate patients and of employees injured as a result of TDCJ-ID work related activities. Ensures that appropriate health care in accessible and provided to the inmate population in a timely fashion. Renders final medical judgement regarding care provided to inmates assigned to the unit according to Health Services Policies and Procedures. Directs all Health Services activities on the unit and assumes ultimate responsibility for all Health Services employees assigned to the unit. Works under the general direction of the Regional Physician with extensive latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent judgement.
nESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
nnnPerforms complete medical histories and physician examinations; forms clinical impressions based upon findings; orders diagnostic tests, interprets results of laboratory tests and radiological examinations, prescribes medications, and renders treatments appropriate to clinical impressions.
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nnInspects, completes, and analyzes medical records; assigns, reviews, and updates medical classifications; completes admission notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries and makes rounds on patients admitted to infirmaries or regional medical facilities.
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nnRefers patients to specialists for consultations, evaluations, and treatments.
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nnServes in rotation with other physicians to provide after-hours and weekend patient care.
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nnDirectly supervises all physicians and mid level practitioners.
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nnOversees and manages all operations of the units medical department, ensuring compliance with all applicable standards, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and court orders.
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nnAdheres to internal controls established for department.
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nnPerforms related duties as required.
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n nEQUIPMENT :
nStandard clinical environment.
nWORK ENVIRONMENT :
nLocated within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.
nREQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE :
nMust hold a current license to practice medicine by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners. Must hold current Drug Enforcement Agency controlled substances registration.
nSalary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.
nEqual Employment Opportunity
nUTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities
nCompensation
Worksite address
marlin, TX, 76661, US
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