What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician position at NITELINES USA, INC?
NEEDED: Physician
LOCATION: 741-925 Access Road A-25, Herlong, CA 96113
SCHEDULE: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 7:00 am to 3:00 pm
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Physician must be a graduate of an accredited medical school
- Must have acquired a current US state license to practice medicine, without restrictions.
- Proof of license shall be submitted with CV. Failure to do so may cause your resume to be rejected.
- Must be certified in BLS.
JOB DUTIES:
- Required to provide general medical services at the FCI, which include providing diagnostic evaluations, preventative health treatment for the inmate population presenting with general medical problems as requested by the medical staff.
- Ordering appropriate radiological and laboratory tests.
- Administrative duties which include complete supportive paperwork to ensure compliance with the BOP Health Services Manual policies.
- Evaluate inmates with complex medical problems within 14 days of arrival.
- Determine a plan of treatment for the inmate.
- Treat all presenting medical complaints. Prescribe appropriate medications.
- Aid in ordering medical supplies.
- Refer to specialty medical providers, as appropriate.
- Gain arterial and venous access for laboratory testing, as needed.
- Identify inmates with chronic medical conditions that require addition to chronic care clinics for close supervision of their condition.
- Manage patient’s medical conditions for patients enrolled in chronic care clinics according to the BOP Clinical Practice Guidelines.
- Perform common in-house medical procedures, including but not limited to, catheterization, skin biopsies, pap smears, matrisectomy, and wound closure.
- Provide emergency medical care.
- Physicians will be required to provide all health care services in a manner consistent with community standards, utilizing the principal of professional practice and ethical conduct, in an efficient and economic manner.
CASE LOAD: Patients are scheduled via call-out, typically 10 appointments per day, but more if necessary.
BENEFITS: Competitive pay (1099)
