Physician

*Come change lives with us!!* The *MTC Medical* team at the *Giles W.
Dalby Correctional Facility *located in *Post, TX* provides pre-trial and presentenced male residents with excellent care including quality medical and dental services that support their health and well-being.
Our mission is to provide these individuals with hope and opportunities for a better life.
*Position*: Physician *Location: *805 N Avenue F, *Post, TX* 79356 *Rate of pay:* Starting at $200,000 per year + possible relocation assistance *Employment type:* Full-time; Direct hire *Work schedule:* Monday-Friday; Daytime hours *Setting: *Ambulatory-like setting in a correctional facility with short-stays and urgent care *Benefits include:* * Health, dental, vision, prescription drug and life insurance * 401(k) with company match * Short and long-term disability * Paid time off and paid holiday * Employee assistance program *Position summary:* The physician is responsible for providing medical services related to diagnosis and treatment of inmate patients and emergency treatment of staff and visitors.
She/he ensures that appropriate healthcare is accessible and provided to the inmate population in a timely fashion.
The physician enders medical judgment regarding care provided to inmates assigned to the facility in compliance with MTC Medical and customer directives along with the community standards of care.
*Position responsibilities include:* * Perform complete medical histories and physical examinations; form clinical impressions based upon findings; order diagnostic tests, interpret results of laboratory tests and radiological examinations, prescribe medications, and render treatments appropriate to clinical impressions.
* Inspect, complete and analyze medical records; assign, review and update medical classifications; complete admission notes, progress notes, treatment plans and discharge summaries; and make rounds on patients admitted to the medical unit.
* Serve in rotation with other providers to provide after-hours and weekend patient care, if required, to include accepting on-call rotation.
* Refer patients for specialty consultations and treatment through the utilization manager process.
* Utilize established corporate, facility and corrections policies and procedures in making decisions, while using sound independent judgment in performing the duties of the position.
* Maintain security and confidentiality of all patient medical records.
Observe applicable HIPPA rules.
* Evaluate provision of services to prevent inappropriate use or duplication of services.
* Monitor all potential catastrophic illnesses.
* Implement basic cost containment and utilization management for patient care and facility operations.
* Comply with all applicable pharmacy regulations, especially those regarding controlled substances.
* Assist corporate counsel with responses to inmate lawsuits.
* Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings, QI, UM, P&T, and other meetings as required.
* Facilitate, where applicable, NCCHC/ACA accreditation of the medical program by providing the required level of efficiency and approved appropriate medical services.
* Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters to include administering basic emergency medical aid, physically removing people away from dangerous situations, and securing and evacuating people from confined areas.
* Regular and predictable on-site attendance is required.
* Position requires long periods of walking and standing.
*Education and experience requirements:* * Must be MD or DO board certified or board eligible in emergency medicine, family practice or Internal medicine.
* A valid license to practice medicine in the state of Texas is required.
* Current DEA and current BLS certification is required.
* Current continuing education required by MTC Medical and professional regulatory board is needed.
* A valid driver’s license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record is required, unless waived by management.
* Must pass a background check.
_Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law.
MTC participates in E-Verify.
We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process.
If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department at jobs@mtctrains.
com or 801-693-2600.
_ _Tags: Medical director, doctor, MD, DO_ Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $200,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Relocation assistance * Vision insurance Schedule: * Day shift * Monday to Friday Application Question(s): * Will you be able to reliably commute to POST, TX for this job? License/Certification: * Medical License (Required) * BC/BE (Required) Work Location: In person