Correctional Physician Dilley, TX

Correctional Physician Dilley, TX

The Physician provides professional medical direction, oversight, and direct patient care in a correctional facility.

The successful applicant should be able to perform all of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job requirements :

• Provide a variety of professional medical services to inmates / residents, including examinations, diagnosing medical problems, prescribing medications, and providing treatment and follow-up care.
• Provide leadership and direction for the medical program in collaboration with the Health Services Supervisor.
• Monitor and review operations and standards of care delivered to inmates / residents.
• Interview inmates / residents and make decisions regarding admissions.
• Conduct clinical rounds.
• Participate in treatment team meetings to devise, review, and modify individual health plans.
• Direct unit treatment operations.
• Perform minor surgeries and occasional major surgeries if necessary.
• Hold clinics for nursing specialists to make diagnoses, determine treatments, and prescribe protocols.
• Maintain good working relationships with facility staff, nursing staff, contract providers, and outside agencies.
• Utilize established policies and procedures, exercising sound independent judgment in decision-making.
• Assist in formulating facility policies related to medical services.
• Motivate and encourage staff to perform duties in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Regularly evaluate medical services to prevent misuse or duplication.
• Monitor inpatient hospitalizations and facilitate early releases when appropriate.
• Closely monitor potential catastrophic illnesses.
• Prepare and maintain records, reports, and logs accurately and timely.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of all medical records.
• Audit medical files for proper documentation of services provided.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements for operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Meet with external hospital and agency administrators to ensure effective collaboration.
• Support accreditation processes such as NCCHC, ACA, and JCAHO by ensuring organizational and service standards are met.
• Accept on-call responsibilities.
• Attend seminars, workshops, and conferences as required.
• Provide health counseling and education on an individual or group basis.
• Clearly communicate responsibilities, authorities, and accountability to subordinates.
• Conduct and participate in staff meetings, promoting effective communication and operational consistency.
• Communicate effectively with administration, staff, inmates / residents, visitors, and the public, demonstrating tact, diplomacy, and good judgment.
• Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, regulations, and legal documents relevant to medical practice.

Qualifications :

Drug-Free Workplace & EOE - M / F / Vets / Disabled.

Compensation :

$225,000.00 to $350,000.00 annually.

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