Calexico, CA, USA
8 days ago
Physician

Pay Rate: $260,000 per year + relocation assistance.

Employment Type: Full-time, Direct hire

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, Daytime hours

Benefits Include:

Health, dental, vision, prescription drug, and life insurance 401(k) retirement account Short and long-term disability Paid time off and 11 paid holidays Employee assistance program

At the  Imperial Detention Center in Calexico, CA, we’re looking for a dedicated doctor to bring compassionate care to a correctional setting where your expertise can truly change lives. If you’re driven to make a difference and thrive in dynamic environments, join us in providing critical healthcare to those who need it most.

Essential Functions:

Perform complete medical histories and physical examinations; form clinical impressions based upon findings; order, diagnostic tests, interpret results of laboratory tests and radiological examinations, prescribe medications, and render treatments appropriate to clinical impressions. Inspect, complete and analyze medical records, assign review and update medical classifications; complete admission notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries and make rounds on patients admitted to the medical unit. Serve in rotation with other physicians to provide after-hours and weekend patient care, if required, to include accepting on-call rotation. Refer patients for specialty consultations and treatment through approved processes. Utilize established corporate, facility and corrections policies and procedures in making decisions, while using sound independent judgment in performing the duties of the position. Maintain security and confidentiality of all patient medical records. Observe applicable HIPPA rules. Evaluate provision of services to prevent inappropriate use or duplication of services. Monitor all potential catastrophic illnesses. Implement basic cost containment and utilization management for patient care and facility operations. Comply with all applicable pharmacy regulations, especially those covering controlled substances. Provide health counseling and health education on an individual or group basis, as required. Assist corporate counsel with responses to detainee lawsuits. Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings, promotes communication and the proper flow of relevant information. Provide physical safety requirement recommendations that are necessary to promote a safe working environment to the health services administrator. Facilitate, where applicable, NCCHC/ACA accreditation of the medical program by providing the required level of efficiency and approved appropriate medical services. Comply with requirements of applicable regulations, laws, policies, standards and contracts. Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters to include administering basic emergency medical aid, physically removing people away from dangerous situations, and securing and evacuating people from confined areas. Maintain equipment and supplies.

Education and Experience Requirements:
Possession of a valid certificate issued by the American Board of Family Medicine (or Osteopathic Family Medicine) or the American Board of Internal Medicine (or Osteopathic Internal Medicine), or admissibility to an internal medicine or family medicine Specialty examination as evidenced by a written statement from the Secretary of the American Board of Family Medicine or the American Board of Internal Medicine. Valid license to practice medicine in the state of California, and current continuing education required by MTC Medical and professional regulatory board. Current DEA and current BLS certification. Valid driver’s license in the state of California with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

 

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through customersupport@mtctrains.com or 801-693-2888.

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