Family Practice - Geriatrics Physician

Job Title: Physician Region 1
Location: Lima, OH 45802
Shift: 8:00 AM 4:00 PM, Monday Friday (no nights or weekends)
Duration: Minimum 6 months (may be extended based on need and mutual fit)
Hours/Week: 40
Education: Doctoral Degree (MD or DO required)

Job Summary
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) is seeking a board-eligible or board-certified physician in internal medicine, family medicine, or emergency medicine. The physician will provide on-site primary care and hospital medicine services to a male incarcerated population, including specialty populations such as individuals with dementia or developmental disabilities.
This is a full-time position sharing duties with multiple nurse practitioners. On-call coverage is not required. Selected physicians will see approximately 2.5 patients per hour. Both a phone interview and an on-site meeting/tour are required.

Key Responsibilities
Provide routine and emergency medical care to inmates, including:
o Examining, diagnosing, and treating patients
o Monitoring patient progress
o Administering vaccinations and medications
o Performing minor procedures as needed
o Conducting routine physical exams to assess medical fitness or suitability
Collaborate with intra- and interdepartmental staff to administer treatment according to nationally recognized standards and document care in an electronic health record (EHR) system.
Conduct medical evaluations, write reports, admission/discharge/death summaries, and maintain detailed patient progress notes.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests, manage medications, and make referrals for specialized care.
Ensure all duties comply with scope of practice, ODRC policies, procedures, protocols, and American Correctional Association standards.
Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities, including peer reviews.
Consult with other healthcare professionals (e.g., social workers, psychiatrists, psychologists) and provide guidance to nursing and para-professional staff.

Required Qualifications
License: Ohio Medical License
Board-eligible or board-certified in internal medicine, family medicine, or emergency medicine
Experience in primary care or hospital medicine
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medicine, and psychology
Skill in administering treatments and medications
Ability to handle sensitive contacts and interpret complex medical information

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