Physican MF

Company: Continuum Medical Staffing
Location: Racine
Posted on: February 11, 2019

Job Description:

Administrative/CEO opening in Racine, Wisconsin. This and other physician jobs brought to you by DocCafe.com Under the general supervision of the Physician Supervisor, the Institution Physician is responsible for professional medical services to inmates in accordance with standards of practice in Corrections and Community standards, and the Bureau of Health Services Policies, Procedures and Standards. In general, the Physician attends to the medical needs of inmates, diagnosing and treating illness and injuries and arranging for professional consultation when warranted; supervises, in conjunction with the Health Service Manager, the development and implementation of treatment protocols and patient flow charts. With the Health Services Manager, meets as appropriate with the Institution Warden, Supervisors of Psychological Services, Security or Medical Director in formulating medical policies, operational procedures and implementation of these policies at the unit level. Participates in the Quality Improvement Program and Infection Control Program. Provides direct care at other institutions during vacations, illness, emergencies, as directed. Takes on-call assignments as directed by the Bureau. The Physician shall comply with the Department's administrative rules and the agency's policies and procedures including those related to the Department's overall Reentry philosophy of using evidence-based strategies, practices and programs which target an inmate's individual criminogenic needs and risk level.TIME % GOALS AND WORKER ACTIVITIES OF THIS POSITION 10% A. Medical Supervision of Treatment Protocols A1. Participates with other Bureau of Health Services Physicians in the design of treatment protocols to assist in the expeditious intervention of less serious physical complaints by professional nursing staff and mid-level practitioners. A2. Conducts inservice programs to familiarize unit staff with treatment protocols and patient care flow charts. A3. Evaluate the ability of the unit staff to follow protocols and approves staff on an individual basis for implementation. A4. Along with Health Services Manager, audits charts on a regular basis to ensure compliance and appropriate assessment and documentation. A5. Assist the unit staff directly in solving patient care problems commensurate with their ability and skills. A6. Annually reviews and approves treatment protocols with Physician Supervisor and Health Services Manager. A7. Provides adequate supervision of the Physician Assistant in the performance of medical acts by personal presence, telephone contact and/or chart review at institutions where Physician Assistants are assigned.