Senior Correctional Physician

1 week ago

Galveston, Texas, United States University of Texas Medical Branch Full time


The objective of Correctional Managed Care is to meet the healthcare requirements of marginalized patient groups within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).


POSITION OVERVIEW:
Operates under the guidance of the Associate Medical Director.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (Medical Director):

  • Supports the effective functioning of the UTMB Correctional Managed Care Organization.
  • Conducts thorough medical histories and physical assessments; formulates clinical evaluations based on findings; orders diagnostic examinations, interprets laboratory and radiologic results, prescribes treatments, and provides care aligned with clinical evaluations.
  • Reviews, completes, and evaluates medical records; assigns, examines, and updates medical classifications; prepares admission notes, discharge summaries, and conducts rounds on patients in infirmaries or regional medical facilities.
  • Refers patients to specialists for further consultations, evaluations, and treatments.
  • Participates in a rotation with other physicians to deliver after-hours and weekend patient care.
  • Directly oversees all physicians and physician assistants.
  • Manages all operations of the unit's medical department, ensuring adherence to all relevant standards, regulations, policies, procedures, and court mandates.
  • Performs various additional duties as assigned, based on operational needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (Digital Medical Services/Telemedicine):

  • Adheres to and promotes medical policies and procedures.
  • Ensures that medical decisions are made equitably and in good faith for clients.
  • Investigates and proposes institutional policies and procedures that will enable UTMB CMC to enhance Digital Medical Services/Telemedicine.
  • Aids in the formulation of health-related policies and standards that ensure the smooth operation of Digital Medical Services/Telemedicine and Electronic Utilization Review.
  • Guarantees that all review decisions comply with medical protocols, ethical standards, and applicable practice guidelines.
  • Actively engages in monitoring client health status, utilization standards, policies and procedures, patient outcome metrics, quality, and client satisfaction.
  • Observes client health status, utilization standards, policies and procedures, and patient outcome metrics.
  • Cultivates strong relationships with colleagues and specialty physicians to ensure positive interactions and high-quality care for clients.
  • Participates in Medical Quality Management, reviews quality concerns, makes decisions, and assists in implementing interventions to enhance quality.
  • Undertakes other related responsibilities as required.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

  • Exceptional ability to adapt to evolving technology, programs, situations, and needs.
  • Capacity to anticipate and devise strategies to address the changing healthcare landscape.
  • Proficient in using computers, video conferencing tools, and other electronic devices.
  • Effective change agent and strategist.
  • Demonstrates the ability to collaborate to achieve specific outcomes.
  • Proficient in optimizing human and financial resources.
  • Knowledgeable in continuous quality improvement methodologies.
  • Familiar with medical staff governance and credentialing processes.
  • Effective facilitator of change.
  • Informed about healthcare regulations.
  • Capable of coaching and leading staff.
  • Skilled in negotiating solutions and outcomes.
  • Team-oriented and participative leadership style.
  • Knowledgeable about current medical practices, techniques, and equipment.
  • Clinically competent in the field of medicine.
  • Informed about clinical and managed care concepts.
  • Knowledgeable about alternative levels of care and services offered.
  • Familiar with Utilization Management and regulatory standards.

EQUIPMENT:
Standard office and telemedicine equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work environment is situated within a correctional facility. Security clearance is mandatory; pre-employment drug testing is also required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:


Must be licensed to practice medicine in the State of Texas with a minimum of ten (10) years of progressive management/leadership and patient care experience; experience in Telemedicine, Electronic Utilization Review, and Quality Improvement is preferred.

Board Certification in any of the following specialties: Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Emergency Medicine.

Compensation is commensurate with years of relevant experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity


UTMB Health is committed to providing 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 VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health actively seeks to hire and promote women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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