Physician I - Beto Unit
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UTMB Health seeks a Physician I for the Beto Unit in Tennessee Colony, Texas, to deliver medical care to inmates and oversee the unit’s health services. You will perform histories and exams, order and interpret tests, prescribe treatments, coordinate referrals, and supervise staff while upholding policies and ensuring timely access to care. After-hours and weekend coverage is required in rotation, and the role may involve overseeing the unit’s medical department and compliance. A Texas medical license and DEA registration are required; security clearance and pre-employment drug testing apply. Salary is commensurate with experience. For best results, emphasize leadership, corrections or high-security healthcare experience, and a patient-centered, team-oriented approach.
Description
- Performs complete medical histories and physician examinations; forms clinical impressions based upon findings; orders diagnostic tests, interprets results of laboratory tests and radiological examinations, prescribes medications, and renders treatments appropriate to clinical impressions.
- Inspects, completes, and analyzes medical records; assigns, reviews, and updates medical classifications; completes admission notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries and makes rounds on patients admitted to infirmaries or regional medical facilities.
- Refers patients to specialists for consultations, evaluations, and treatments.
- Serves in rotation with other physicians to provide after-hours and weekend patient care.
- May directly supervise all physicians and mid level practitioners.
- May Oversee and manage all operations of the unit's medical department, ensuring compliance with all applicable standards, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and court orders.
- Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department.
- Performs related duties as required.
Qualifications
- Must hold a current license to practice medicine by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners.
- Must hold current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) controlled substances registration.
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