Lead Chronic Care Physician at DOC

Job Description

Job Description

INTRODUCTION

Under the supervision of the Medical Director for Corrections, the Lead Chronic Care physician provides direct patient care to jail inmates. Other responsibilities include participation in quality improvement/quality assurance programs to support Jail Health Services care goals, medical oversight, consultation, and management of specialized health care programs for Jail Health Services.

MAJOR DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Diagnoses, manages, educates, and counsels patients on a broad scope of personal health care issues; manages care provided to inmates with complex medical problems.
• Performs minor procedures, prescribes medications, and makes referrals for specialty services when necessary.
• Provides care to inmates in medical emergencies, including necessary support to maintain life and stabilize conditions.
• Documents all medical evaluations, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, treatment outcomes, referrals and consultations.
• Participates in training other providers on clinical and procedural topics and provide technical consultation to mid-level providers and nursing staff.
• Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of treatment guidelines and service delivery models.
• Works with others within the program to assure compliance with NCCHC standards and subsequent accreditation.
• Monitors and maintains log on chronic care and any referrals as part of their disposition upon their return.
• Supervises, schedules and leads the chronic care providers team to assure smooth clinic flow.
• Assists with conducting chart reviews for case summary, CQI and responses as needed.
• Assists with identification of supply and equipment needs for urgent care.
• Coordinates provider schedule and coverage.
• Collaborates to improve or maintain provider/staff/patient satisfaction, quality of care, and productivity.
• Provides feedback to the Medical Leadership Team in regard to staffing and hiring.
• Assists with conduction of annual evaluations of urgent care providers.
• Assists with new provider orientation to Correctional Health Care Services and serve as a resource to all providers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited medical school
• Must have valid license to practice in Washington, DC
• Must have a current DEA registration and CDS certificate
• Must be Board certified in internal medicine
• Work experience in corrections preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Experience with leading physicians and Advanced Practice Practitioners (PAs/NPs) strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary health care team.
• Willingness to work rotating schedules/shifts, when necessary, in DOC facility.
• Public Health relies on office automation and web enabled tools. Therefore, candidates must be proficient in computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work, to research information and take training.
• Preferably have 5-10 years’ experience in ambulatory or inpatient care setting.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

• This position reports to the Medical Director.
• This position will assist the deputy medical director who overlooks and supervises all providers who work in chronic care clinics at CTF & CDF.

GUIDELINES

The position abides by all rules and regulations set forth by applicable licensing and regulatory bodies and the UHC policies and procedures.

PERSONAL CONTACTS

The position requires contact with staff at all levels throughout the organization. There are also external organization relationships that may be a part of the work of the incumbent.

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of light items such as books and paper is required. For additional information, refer to ADA checklist.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS

The incumbent must be able to balance the needs of diverse constituencies on a daily basis.

RISKS

The position involves everyday risk and discomforts, which require normal safety pre-cautions typical of such places as offices, meetings, training rooms, and other UHC health Care Sites. The work area is adequately lit, heated, and ventilated. All medical services shall be provided according to medically accepted community standards of care. The employee shall provide evidence of recent (within the past twelve (12) months) health assessment that includes a PPD and/or chest x-ray results.

The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.