Physician

For an exciting and fulfilling career in Correctional Healthcare, come join us at MEDIKO

At MEDIKO our work is mission driven by our desire to help others. We are a privately-owned, correctional healthcare provider that offers compassionate, comprehensive medical and mental health care to the underserved populations of our communities.

We are hiring for the following:

Position: Physician

Schedule: 2-8 hour days

Location: Athens Clarke County Detention Center

Below is just a sample of the amazing reasons to consider working for MEDIKO

MEDIKO was founded 26 years ago by the same physician that still owns and operates it today.
As a physician you will report directly to our Chief Medical Officer.
You will no longer have to work during weekends or any company recognized holidays.
You will have your dedicated nurse when you see your patients.
Your patient load could range between 15-22 a day. The average age of our patients is 35 andabout 80% male.
You will have autonomy to refer individuals to see a specialist as needed.
We use a very generous formulary which allows you to prescribe the appropriate type of medications solely based on your judgment.
You will be working alongside a skilled and experienced Nurse Practitioner.
Nurses useNursing Guidelines toscreenindividual patients before they are to be seen by you.
The detention center is staffed by licensed healthcare professionals 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
All behavioral and mental health patients are diagnosed and managed by our Licensed Mental Health clinicians and our Psychiatrist.
There are protocols and guidelines for management of individuals in acute withdrawal ofalcohol, opioids, benzosand othersubstances.
There is a Dentist and Dental Assistant on-site two days per week.
We have designated medical records clerks that will request and obtain offsite medical records prior to treatment.
Our EMR is very user-friendly and a dedicated in-house support team is ready to help train, and troubleshoot any issues as needed.
No insurance headaches like redundant forms, claims denials, preauthorizations, orcollections.
The medical department and any other areas that you may see patients is staffed by security personnel 24/7.
The majority of the new arrivals to the detention center will be released or bonded within the first week.
MEDIKO will provide you with training and orientation to correctional medicine by professionals with decades of experience in this field.
We will provide and pay for your professional liability insurance.
MEDIKO is the only company in the country that has never lost a lawsuit since its inception 26 years ago.

Responsibilities:

Abide by MEDIKO protocols, policies, procedures, and regulations of assigned correctional facility
Provide required documentation of services to the Corporate Medical Director in order to monitor services provided and compliance with facility/client contract
Notify Corporate Medical Director and Health Services Administrator (HSA) of schedule coverages and schedule changes
Assist in arrangements of coverage of medical services if unavailable for extended period of time
Maintain and show proof of current state licensure and provides duplicate for personnel file
Maintain CME requirements for continued medical practice in the applicable state
Report to assigned facility at designated hour to evaluate and treatreferred patients
Review and countersign therapeutic orders and corresponding progress notes of inmates seen by the PA/ARNP, if applicable, ensuring orders/notes are appropriate and effective
Visit the infirmary daily when on-site and record encounters in the patients progress notes, if applicable
Ensure progress note documentation in Electronic Medical Record (EMR), or on approved paper form in SOAP format, problem-oriented, corresponds to the therapeutic order, and is legible if handwritten
Ensure all documentation is dated, timed, problem-oriented and encounters are located in EMR with documents or legible and signed if handwritten
Adhere to the established formulary for therapeutic regimens before utilizing non-formulary procedures
Utilize available in-house resource personnel for treatment or resolution of identified problems before using off-site referral, if possible
Provide emergency treatment on-site and respond appropriately in urgent or emergentsituations
Demonstrate proper technique for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and related drug therapy
Support standards of correctional medical care through adherence to existing policies and procedures for: admission to the infirmary, transfer to emergency room, and utilization review process for specialty consultant referrals
Supervise care given by other professional or non-professional personnel, providing instructions as needed
Report any doubts or questions regarding the lack of appropriate referrals, nursing or medical intervention necessary for the realization of established patient goals to the Corporate Medical Director for disposition
Provide clinical oversight to the facility medical program as defined by the ACA standards
Consult with medical specialists for advice and expertise in their respective areas
Provide consultation for all processionals in the system
Partner with Health Services Administrator (HSA) in supervising continuous quality improvement program including patient grievances, sanitation, infection control, utilization management, pharmacy and therapeutics, and assists in development of criteria
Serve as member of the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) committee; make recommendations to improve patient outcomes
Review and approve treatment protocols, clinical policies and procedures, to include infection control and infirmary (if applicable at site), and fire and disaster plans at least annually or on as needed basis
Serve as liaison with health care providers in the community
Review all death and inmate grievances and appeals
Work with the Health Services administrator (HSA) to establish and maintain chronic care clinics that assure compliance with ACA and NCCHC standards
Assist the HSA in monitoring pharmacy to include: formulary compliance, prescribing patterns and dispensing of medications, participation with P&T committee
Ensure respect, dignity and confidentiality of patients
Independent medical judgement with regards to patient diagnosis and treatment shall be unrestricted
Provide on-call services as assigned by the facility and/or company needs
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Must have and maintain current state licensure
Must maintain a current DEA registration
Must be Board Certified in a primary care discipline, such as Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or similar
Experience in Family Practice, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine or Public Health preferred
Active CPR/BLS certificate required (American Heart Association/American Red Cross guideline approved)

Benefits

CEUs providedby MEDIKO
Participation in the MEDIKO retirement plan
Employee Assistance Program

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EOE STATEMENT: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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