Position Description Provides professional services related to diagnosis and treatment of inmate patients. Renders medical judgment regarding care provided to inmates assigned to the unit. Works under general direction of the Unit Medical Director, with wide latitude to exercise initiative and independent judgment. Directly supervises 2 to 4 Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners in the unit health services. Requisition ID 44462BR Optional Attachments Professional/Personal Reference Travel Required None Pay Grade Maximum salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills Major/Essential Functions * Examines inmate/patients to determine general health and prescribes treatment and administers medication as needed. * Inspects, completes, and analyzes records, assigns, reviews and updates classification, completes clinic notes, clinic chart reviews, chronic care clinics, annual history & physical exams, and occasionally admission notes. * Takes Unit call with other providers to provide 24 hour coverage. * Reviews charts and monitors care provided by physician extenders on site. * Refers patients to medical specialist or other practitioner for specialized treatment. * Performs outside transfer call duty. This is typically 1 day per week during business hours. UM should obtain a bed for the potential transfer prior to the provider-to-provider call. Receives provider-to-provider sign out. Determines if the patient is appropriate to come to Montford and the level of care needed. Accepts patient in transfer if the patient is appropriate and there is a bed available. Consults w/ a Montford physician, if help is needed. Enters admission order set into EHR. Sends TTUHSC Outlook email to Montford provider group informing of the admission. Grant Funded? No Pay Grade Minimum salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills Pay Basis Monthly Work Location Lubbock Preferred Qualifications Basic computer skills. Department RMF - Admin Required Attachments Resume / CV Job Type Full Time Pay Statement Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at Occasional Duties Other duties as assigned by supervisor. Shift Day EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran. Required Qualifications Current license to practice medicine by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners. Current Drug Enforcement Agency and Texas Department of Public Safety controlled substances registration certificates. Jeanne Clery Act The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at Introduction Nationally recognized as a Great College to Work For, TTUHSC provides much more than just a job! Enjoy excellent benefits, including paid leave, retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance and so much more. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positive environment where you can develop and thrive? Join us as we change the future of health care. About TTUHSC Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the lives of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC graduates more health care professionals than any other health care institution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees and certificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. By providing comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing the health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is where world-class education meets compassionate patient care - and we believe that our people are the reason for our institution's lasting success and bright future. Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative and supportive community that empowers each individual to do their best work. Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first. Since 1989, TTUHSC Managed Care has served as a healthcare delivery service, providing high-quality, low cost healthcare to patients within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice system. We provide medical, mental health, and dental services to patients in 22 facilities throughout West Texas. Managed Care emphasizes our values-based culture in all we do. The John Montford Unit in Lubbock, TX is an accredited regional medical and mental health facility, within the TTUHSC Managed Care system which specializes in providing access to a comprehensive array of medical, psychiatric, and ancillary healthcare services. A multidisciplinary team of 200+ healthcare professionals connect their passion with their work to support more than 55,000 patient encounters annually to ensure TTUHSC, a nationally recognized leader in correctional health care, delivers on its mission of providing access to high-quality, cost-effective healthcare. Get an inside look at the Montford Unit and watch a quick video about our mission HERE. Benefits TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. 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Correctional Physician