Physician At Santa Barbara County Jail - Northern Branch

Company: Wellpath
Location: Perris
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Why Wellpath:Here at Wellpath, everything that we do is about taking care of people - our patients, our staff and our partners. We are committed to making a difference by providing hope and healing to vulnerable patients in challenging clinical environments. Our talented, compassionate team thrives in an autonomous environment, is empowered and supported by education, training and the resources to practice healthcare the way it is meant to be and strives to "Always Do The Right Thing!"About this role:Under direct supervision of the Health Services Administrator (HSA), Program Manager (PM), or higher medical professional, responsibilities of the Physician will include the provision of medical care to the patient population including but not limited to behavioral health disorders, overseeing the care and treatment performed by PA's & FNP's and working closely with the Medical Director and Program Manager to facilitate the delivery of care to the persons served population.What you bring to the table:Education for Physician:Graduate from an accredited medical school.Experience for Physician: Minimum one year experience Previous correctional/detention facility experience Five years' experience, preferredLicenses/Certifications for Physician: Unrestricted current medical license, certification or registration in state of practice must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc. Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine, Family Practice or Emergency Medicine is preferred Current (and must maintain) lifesaving BLS and ACLS certification through AHAWhat you will do:Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in diagnosing and treating patient medical problemsWrite progress notes and narrative discharge summaries; prepare patient workupsand summaries noting pertinent positive and negative findingsPerform preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and careProvide counseling and education of patients concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resourcesResponsible for recognizing and treating non-psychotic behavioral health disorders pharmacologically as indicatedIn collaboration with the Psychiatrist, provide ongoing care of patients who are stable on maintenance doses of non-psychotic medications, as well as treat cases of situational stressors, causing anxiety, depression and sleep disordersSuccessfully complete and continue practice of the OneCare team's educational program, Medical Provider Training for Prescribing Mental Health DrugsOversee, review and countersign records of patients seen and treated by RNs (under standardized procedures)Participate in Quality Management and Peer Review meetingsMaintain a clean, safe, and secure working environmentTriage and communicate with clinical staff any potentially significant medical complaints or observations discovered during routine dutiesRespond and initiate lifesaving measures to man-down calls, identify medical emergencies, and arrange for transportation to hospitalParticipate in case reviews, consultations and utilization reviewMay assist in the job shadow portion of the interview process, orientation and training of new and potential staffResponsible for the performance evaluations and successful training of direct reportsWellpath is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability EmployerOur investment in you:Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance plan optionsTime off & leave benefits401KTuition ReimbursementParental benefitsPerks and discountsAnd more available here https://wellpathcareers.Com/Compensation Range: $185 $206 / hour

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