Physician

Cardinal Correctional Care is seeking Physician to join our team working in a hybrid correctional institution setting. This position will play a crucial role in providing quality patient care with and under the supervision of our Medical Director. This position requires a compassionate individual who is dedicated to improving patient outcomes through effective communication and clinical skills.

This role does require travel to Kennett(2hrs), Jackson(5hrs), and Benton(2hrs). 9hrs total onsite each week.

Job Description

• Triage telephone calls in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Reports to assigned facility at designated time/day to examine referred individuals.
• Assumes role of primary care provider with the coordination of on and off-site care.
• Conducts sick call, physical examinations, and reviews nurse documentation.
• Consults with medical providers in the community to resolve issues in service delivery.
• Monitors and supervises the delivery of medical care within the facility.
• Supervises, provides guidance, and acts as a clinical resource for onsite mid-level providers.
• Participates in the on-site continuous quality improvement program to enhance the delivery of medical care, control infectious disease, address patient complaints, analyze trends and patterns, and create action plans to resolve issues.
• Attends meetings and in-services as requested by the medical director.
• Monitors referrals to outside health care facilities for appropriateness, quality and continuity of care.
• Monitors mediation utilization at assigned facilities.
• Conducts administrative duties as assigned by the medical director.
• As directed, visits the medical segregation cells and appropriately documents encounters.
• Provides documentation that is dated, timed, legible, problem focused, and signed.
• Refers individuals to off-site services when the level of care required is beyond that which can be provided onsite.
• Whenever possible, utilizes onsite resources and personnel to prevent unnecessary off-site visits.
• Responds to assist with the provision of emergency treatment when on-site.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability or his/her individual judgments and actions.
• Utilizes universal precautions when providing care.
• Complies with the HIPAA rules for corrections and protects the individual’s right to privacy to the greatest extent possible given the dynamics of a correctional environment.
• Abides by the security regulations of the facility.
• Notifies Health Services Administrator and Medical Director of schedule changes prior to the scheduled visit and as far in advance as possible.
• Assists with arranging replacement coverage.

Education, Skills, Experience

• Must possess all necessary Missouri Medical Licensing for Physicians
• Current DEA registration
• Experience in a primary care specialty