Family Medicine Physician Correctional Health

@ University Health

Family Medicine Physician Correctional Health

Natalia, Texas

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About the job

University Health is a leading Texas academic health system. The Physician role focuses on delivering high-quality, ethical medical care to inmates, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a secure environment, and supporting teaching opportunities.

Requirements

MD or DO from accredited medical school
Completion of ACGME residency
Board certification or eligibility
Texas medical license or ability to obtain
AHA BLS certification

Qualifications

Active DEA and DPS registrations
Correctional health care experience a plus
Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred
Strong sense of social responsibility
Effective communication skills

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POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides comprehensive health care to a population that has multiple health care needs in the Detention Health Care setting of University Health.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Must have completed training in an ACGME-approved and accredited residency program. Completion of a residency program from the time of graduation from medical school, in excess of the traditional time period for the practice specialty, must be fully explained in writing. All incumbents will be expected to be board certified in their specialty or be eligible for board certification. Must obtain board certification in accordance with Medical-Dental Staff bylaws.

LICENSURE

Must possess a current license to practice medicine in the State of Texas. Must maintain current AHA BLS or higher in accordance with Medical-Dental Staff bylaws. Providers practicing in an acute care environment must obtain AHA ACLS certification or advanced specialty equivalent as defined by the CMA Credentials Committee within 90 days of hire. Must maintain DEA and DPS numbers. Must follow rules/regulations as set forth by the Texas Medical Board Medical Practice Act

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