Primary Care Pediatrician

SUMMARY:

The Primary Care Physician is responsible for providing comprehensive primary healthcare services to incarcerated individuals within a correctional facility. This includes diagnosing and treating acute and chronic illnesses, managing preventive care, and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of quality healthcare services within a medical home model. 

Location: Dilley Immigration Process Center. 300 El Rancho Wy, Dilley, TX 78017

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours a week

Comp: based on experience

Benefits:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• 401k w/ 5% match
• PTO

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The successful applicant should be able to perform all of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements:

Primary Healthcare Services:

• Conduct thorough medical evaluations, physical examinations, and medical histories for incarcerated individuals.

• Diagnose and treat a wide range of acute and chronic illnesses, injuries, and infections.

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, prescribing appropriate medications, therapies, and interventions.

• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as pharmaceuticals, laboratory work, radiological examinations, and screenings.

• Provide vaccinations, perform health screenings, and promote preventive care measures within the correctional population.

• Basic technical skills such as suturing, splinting and injections. 

Chronic Disease Management:

• Monitor and manage chronic diseases prevalent among incarcerated individuals, such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, HIV/AIDS, and Hepatitis C.

• Ensure proper medication management, including prescribing, adjusting dosages, and monitoring treatment effectiveness.

• Educate patients on disease management strategies, lifestyle modifications, and medication adherence.

• Collaborate with specialty care providers for consultations and referrals, when necessary.

Emergency Medical Services:

• Respond to medical emergencies within the correctional facility, providing immediate assessment, stabilization, and necessary interventions.

• Coordinate with emergency medical services or arrange for transfers to external medical facilities, when required.

• Participate in emergency preparedness planning and training exercises to ensure efficient emergency response within the correctional setting.

Collaboration and Coordination:

• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including nurses, psychologists, psychiatrists, dentists, social workers, and other correctional staff, to ensure coordinated and integrated healthcare delivery.

• Communicate effectively with healthcare team members, providing necessary information, consultations, and referrals.

• Participate in case conferences, team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance the overall healthcare delivery system.

Documentation and Compliance:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, including patient histories, diagnoses, treatments, and medications administered.

• Adhere to patient confidentiality regulations and ensure the security and privacy of medical records.

• Comply with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies governing correctional healthcare and professional ethical standards.

Professional Development:

• Stay updated with the latest advancements in primary care, correctional medicine, and relevant healthcare regulations.

• Engage in continuous professional development activities.

• Provide training and education to correctional staff on primary healthcare topics, as needed.

Qualifications:

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.

• Current and unrestricted medical license to practice medicine in the state/jurisdiction where the correctional facility is located and DEA.

• Valid state identification.

• Experience in primary care, preferably with experience in correctional medicine or working with underserved populations.

• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills, with the ability to manage a diverse range of acute and chronic medical conditions.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a challenging and dynamic environment.