Corr Unit Medical Director

Job Description:

Corr Unit Medical Director

Description

Corr Unit Medical Director
Wichita Falls
44286BR

Position Description
Provides advanced professional services related to diagnosis and treatment of inmate patients. Coordinates the delivery of clinical health care within a TDCJ Correctional institution, insuring that the appropriate health care is accessible and provided to the inmate population in a timely fashion regardless of segregation status. Renders medical judgment regarding care provided to inmates assigned to the unit according to TTUHSC Correctional Health Services Policies and Procedures, TDCJ Policies and Procedures, and National Commission on Correctional Health Care Standards. Works under the general direction of the Regional Medical Director with wide latitude to exercise initiative and independent judgment. Receives general supervision from the Regional Medical Director. Supervises physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Work is performed in a correctional institution with contact with inmates. Deadlines, interruptions, meetings, and travel necessary. Additionally, work requires collaboration with the faculty and staff at TTUHSC.

Major/Essential Functions

• Supports and Models the Values Based Culture of TTUHSC.
• Complies with TDCJ and TTUHSC policies and procedures.
• Functions as the Unit Health Authority.
• Communicates with Regional Medical Director regarding all medically related issues or problems in a prompt manner.
• Elicits and records information about a patient's medical history.
• Examines patients to determine general physical condition during sick call and general clinic.
• Orders or performs various tests and findings on examination to make diagnosis.
• Refers patients to specialty care or other practitioner for specialize treatment as indicated.
• Inspects, completes, and analyzes medical records; assigns, reviews, and updated medical classifications; documents all aspects of patient care in the medical record.
• Provides supervision and delegation of prescriptive authority to advanced practice providers as required.
• Adheres to policies and procedures required by local, state, and federal agencies.
• Serves in rotation with other providers in call group to provide patient care after hours, on weekends, and on holidays.

Required Qualifications

• Current license to practice medicine by the Texas Medical Board.
• Current Drug Enforcement Agency controlled substances registration certificate.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

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