Physician

Location 2310 Parklake Drive Northeast,Suite 100,Atlanta, GA, 30345,United States Employee Type Contractor - 1099 Required Degree Doctorate Description Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic medical conditions within the correctional setting. Conducts physical exams, reviews medical histories, and evaluates symptoms. Performs simple procedures such as laceration repair and incision & drainage (I&D). Develops individualized treatment plans considering the constraints of the correctional environment. Prescribes and monitors medications, ensuring compliance and managing potential side effects. Provides immediate medical care in emergencies and initiates lifesaving interventions. Oversees treatment for conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and HIV/AIDS. Works with mental health professionals to manage psychiatric conditions among inmates. Promotes health education and preventive measures to reduce the spread of communicable diseases. Coordinates with other physicians, nurses, psychiatrists, social workers, physical therapists, and dentists to ensure comprehensive patient care. Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records in compliance with facility policies and legal requirements. Follows all correctional facility security protocols to ensure a safe work environment. Maintains high ethical standards and professionalism when interacting with inmates, colleagues, and facility staff. Stays current with advancements in correctional medicine through training, professional development, and meetings. May oversee Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) and other medical staff within the facility. Performs other duties as assigned to support FCH’s goals, objectives and values. Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies Knowledge of treatment approaches, evidence-based practices and assessment standards. Knowledge and expertise in public health, and the diagnosis and treatment of individuals. Strong attention to detail, follow-up and timely completion of assigned tasks. Strong written and oral communication skills. Demonstrates outstanding judgment, sensitivity and high discretion. Ability to balance competing demands and maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with leadership, staff, patients, the public and external partners. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations effectively and calmly. Understanding of the challenges and constraints of providing care in a correctional setting. Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic abilities. Possess strong judgment, discretion, high level of confidentiality, flexibility and integrity. Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Requirements Minimum Education and/or Experience Qualifications Successful completion of an MD or DO degree from an accredited institution. Required Certifications and Licenses Must have and maintain current licensure within the State of Georgia Must maintain CME requirements for continued medical practice within the State Must have or attain a BLS Certification prior to the first day of employment Must have and maintain a current DEA registration Preferred Qualification Experience working in primary care, internal medicine, urgent care, or correctional medicine Physical Requirements: The position requires the ability to lift and/or carry up to 15 pounds with prolonged periods of standing, walking, sitting at a desk, viewing a computer and reading a variety of materials. Must be able to seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with your hand or hands. Must be able to perform repetitive tasks, such as typing for extended periods of time. ADA Statement In accordance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA), FirstClass Healthcare provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, unless doing so would cause undue hardship on the company. Please contact the Human Resources department with any accommodation questions or requests in writing at View email address on click.appcast.io . Physical and Mental Demands This position requires the physical and mental ability to perform essential job functions, including frequent standing, walking, sitting, lifting, bending, pushing, pushing, twisting, kneeling, crouching, grasping, and repetitive motion. Must be able to seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with your hands. Must be able to perform repetitive tasks, such as typing for extended periods of time, viewing a computer and reading a variety of materials. This role also occasionally requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, or pull objects, with or without reasonable accommodation. In this position, you must be able to effectively communicate, possess clinical judgment, and respond to emergency or high-stress situations, with or without reasonable accommodation. This position requires sustained concentration, sound clinical judgment, situational awareness, cognitive flexibility and adaptability, and the ability to remain calm and focused while working in a correctional environment. Work Environment Work is performed in a correctional healthcare environment with exposure to noise, communicable diseases, controlled access areas, and unpredictable conditions. Employees must comply with all safety, security, infection control and emergency response protocols. Reasonable accommodation may be provided in accordance with the ADA, provided that it does not present an undue hardship on the company’s operations. Summary The Physician is responsible for providing comprehensive healthcare to incarcerated individuals, ensuring high-quality medical care tailored to the unique needs of the inmate population within a correctional facility. The Physician is also responsible for recommending strategies for optimal delivery of multidisciplinary health care and maintaining clinical practice policy and procedures, quality assurance and improvement processes. This position will report directly to the Chief Medical Director. First Class Healthcare Staffing Management, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Additional Information Shift Days

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