Physician / Correctional Medicine / Texas / Permanent / Physician PCP Job
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Lovelady, TX, 75851, USA
Lovelady, TX, 75851, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- correctional medicine
- physician
- primary care physician
This position involves providing comprehensive medical care to inmates and staff within a Texas correctional facility. The physician is responsible for diagnosing, treating, and managing health services in accordance with institutional policies. They oversee all health services activities and staff on the unit, ensuring timely and appropriate medical care.
Job is in Correctional Setting 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 certificatesJob Description:Provides professional services related to diagnosis and treatment of inmate patients and of employees injured as a result of TDCJ-ID work related activities. Insures that appropriate health care is accessible and provided to the inmate population in a timely fashion. Renders final medical judgement regarding care provided to inmates assigned to the unit according to Health Services Policies and Procedures. Directs all Health Services activities on the unit and assumes ultimate responsibility for all Health Services employees assigned to the unit. Works under the general direction of the Regional Physician, with extensive latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent judgement.




