Physician - Correctional Healthcare Specialist

1 month ago


Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States YesCare Corp Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Physician to join our team at the Juvenile Justice Center in Philadelphia. As a Physician with YesCare, you will provide high-quality medical care to our patients, while also contributing to the development and implementation of healthcare programs and services.

Responsibilities
  • Provide community standard care based on evidenced-based medicine for clinical services, including sick call, chronic care, History and Physicals, and emergency care needs.
  • Visit the infirmary daily and document encounters in patient's Medical Record as assigned.
  • Provide call as needed for the role.
  • Adhere to approved formulary for therapeutic regimens before utilizing non-formulary procedure.
  • Document pertinent observations and logical conclusions to validate need for non-formulary medication on non-formulary request form for Medical Director's approval when non-formulary medication is ordered.
  • Utilize available in-house resource personnel for treatment or resolution of identified problems before utilizing off-site referral.
  • Provide emergency treatment on-site and respond appropriately in urgent or emergency situations.
  • Demonstrate proper technique for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and related drug therapy with certification as required by credentialing.
  • Support standards of medical care through adherence to existing policies and procedures.
  • Serve as a resource to other professional or non-professional personnel providing instructions as needed.
  • Attend Medical Staff meetings as required.
  • Provide monthly in-service education of staff as requested.
  • Participate in monthly review of quality of care and chart reviews as requested.
  • Sponsor physician assistants or nurse practitioners as required.
  • Notify Site Medical Director and/or Site Health Services Administrator of schedule changes.
  • Assist in arrangement for coverage of medical services if unavailable for extended period of time.
  • Participate in all quality improvement measures including sentinel event review.
  • Actively participate in the Utilization Review process and follow proper procedures.
Requirements
  • Graduate of an accredited medical school.
  • Family Medicine and/or Pediatrics experience.
  • Fully licensed to practice medicine in the state of employment.
  • Current DEA registration.
  • Preferable board certified or board eligible in primary care specialty (Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Public Health or Occupational Medicine, Pediatrics with administrative experience in corrections and/or managed healthcare delivery).
Benefits

YesCare offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance.
  • Life and Disability Insurance.
  • Generous PTO plan.
  • 401k with matching funds.
  • Employee Discount and Rewards Program.
  • Tuition Assistance.
  • Continuing Education Reimbursement.
About YesCare Health

YesCare is a pioneer provider of correctional healthcare, dedicated to making a difference in the health, well-being, and future of our patients. We take pride in being a leader in the field, and we are committed to providing our employees with the resources and support they need to succeed.



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