Physician-Family Medicine Department of Corrections
Washington, Washington DC, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Urgent Care
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Inpatient
Location
20003, Washington, Washington DC, United States
Visa Sponsorship
Yes
Job Description
Last Update:
8/23/24
Unity at the DC Jail is looking for a dynamic, flexible doctor who enjoys a varied and sometimes high-paced work environment. The urgent care physician in his/her designated specialty is primarily responsible for the diagnosis and management of urgent and emergent medical problems that present to the urgent care clinic at the DC Jail. The urgent care team also triages and manages patients with acute mental health concerns, substance use disorders including acute withdrawal (experience prescribing MAT/MOUD a plus), and occasionally non-urgent conditions such as chronic disease deterioration or minor complaints. The urgent care physician responds to medical emergencies that occur within the facility and assists with intake lab review and other tasks/duties essential to maintaining the health and wellness of the resident population. Successful applicants will be skilled at common outpatient and urgent care procedures such as incision and drainage, suturing, foreign body removal and wound evaluation and initial management. Medical staff work closely with custody to ensure the health, safety and well-being of residents and staff alike. Work schedule will include some overnight and weekend shifts.
Job Responsibilities
Taking clinical histories or assessments
Conducting physical examinations and evaluations as appropriate
Determining diagnostic and screening tests needed and interprets the results
Medical and clinical decision-making including diagnosis and treatment plan, emergently if needed
Preventive health maintenance and education
Referrals to hospitals, specialists, social services or other providers when needed
Actively participates in quality improvement initiatives at the Center and seeks to continuously improve the quality of care for their patients.
Conducts thorough peer reviews and provides constructive feedback to peers
Documents in the medical chart in an appropriate and timely manner
Reviews and implements clinical best practices and optimizes CME time to stay up to date
Maintains a culture of safety and completes incident reports when issues arise and participates in the problem solving and improvement process
Collaborates with health center leadership and staff on panel and population management
Maintains clinical privileges and responds to inquiries in a timely and complete manner
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited school of medicine or nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or other relevant professional school
Board eligible or board certified/ licensed in area of specialty. Must be board certified/ licensed within one year of hire.
Must be willing to accept “on call” duties on a regular rotation and sessions on evenings and weekends when needed to provide patient coverage.
Working Hours