Physician

Job Description

Physician – Region 1
Location: Lima, OH 45802
Duration: Minimum 6 months from projected start date (may extend based on facility needs and mutual fit)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM (40 hours/week)
Shift: Day shift only; no nights, weekends, or on-call requirements
Position Type: Full-Time Contract
Education Requirement: Doctoral Degree

Position Summary
Seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Physician in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Emergency Medicine with experience in primary care or hospital medicine to provide on-site medical services to a male incarcerated population, including specialized populations such as dementia and developmentally disabled patients.
The physician will work collaboratively with multiple nurse practitioners and healthcare staff to provide comprehensive medical care. The selected candidate will provide routine and emergency medical services while following ODRC policies, procedures, protocols, and nationally recognized healthcare standards.
A phone interview and on-site facility tour/meeting are required.


Responsibilities
• Provide routine and emergency medical care to incarcerated patients.
• Perform patient examinations, diagnose conditions, develop treatment plans, and monitor progress.
• Manage acute and chronic illnesses.
• Prescribe medications and administer treatments.
• Perform minor procedures and medical interventions within scope of practice.
• Conduct physical examinations and medical evaluations.
• Order, review, and interpret diagnostic tests, laboratory results, and medical findings.
• Complete medical documentation, including:
o Admission summaries
o Discharge summaries
o Death summaries
o Medical evaluations and reports
o Patient progress notes
o Orders and instructions for nursing/support staff
• Make referrals for specialized care when required.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning meetings.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, including nurses, social workers, psychiatrists, psychologists, and other providers.
• Provide guidance and consultation to nursing and support staff.
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities and peer reviews.
• Complete patient reclassifications and other required reviews.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).


Required Qualifications
• Active medical license issued by the Ohio State Medical Board (or eligibility according to applicable Ohio licensing requirements).
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in:
o Internal Medicine
o Family Medicine
o Emergency Medicine
• Experience in primary care or hospital medicine preferred.
• Ability to manage complex medical conditions in a correctional healthcare environment.
• Strong knowledge of:
o Anatomy
o Physiology
o Medicine
o Pharmacology
o Patient care standards
• Ability to interpret medical literature and technical information.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with diverse patient populations.