Correctional Medicine Physician at 22nd Health Care LLC summary:
The Correctional Medicine Physician provides behavioral health treatment in a correctional setting, collaborating with staff to ensure compliance with established medical standards. Responsibilities include conducting exams, managing medications, making referrals, and documenting patient care using an electronic health record system. This role requires a doctoral degree, Ohio medical license, and adherence to healthcare regulations while participating in quality improvement activities.
Duration: 6 Months with potential extension
Shifts: 40 hrs. /week (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
Roles & Responsibilities:- Working collaboratively with intra and interdepartmental staff to administer treatment for behavioral health patients utilizing nationally recognized treatment standards and documenting utilizing an electronic health record system.
- Conducting exams and writing evaluations and reports.
- Ordering and interpreting diagnostic testing.
- Managing medication.
- Making referrals for specialized care or treatment.
- Performing duties in accordance with scope of practice, ODRC policies, procedures, protocols, and related American Correctional Association standards.
- Participating in continuous quality improvement meetings and activities, including peer reviews.
- Engaging in collaborative agreements, as needed.
Minimum Education:Requirements:- Ohio License
- Healthcare-professional level CPR certification
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification
Additional Information:- Also consider a candidate who wants to work part-time (minimum of 2 regularly-scheduled shifts/week).
- Schedule is weekdays with no nights, weekends, or holidays.
- Start/end times have some flexibility based on facility need .
- On-call coverage is not required.
- Psychiatrist will meet with 12-16 patients per 8-hour shift.
22nd Healthcare LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer" and US Citizens & all other parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply."All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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