Job detail

General Practitioner/Family/Internal/Urgent/Emergency/Correctional

Adelphi Staffing

#Patient Care #Healthcare #Urgent Care #VA License #Family Medicine #Emergency Medicine #Internal Medicine #BC/BE #DEA Certificate

Quick overview

Provide general medical services, including examinations, diagnosis, and treatment for the inmate population at a correctional facility. Responsibilities include managing patient medical charts and making necessary referrals to specialists.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess an active Virginia medical license and be Board Certified or Board Eligible. A valid DEA certificate is also required.

postgraduate degreePhysical ExaminationsMedical ChartingPatient TreatmentPatient CounselingPreventative CarePrescription ManagementMedical DiagnosisClinical Referrals

Job description

Adelphi is seeking physicians to provide care to patients at a correctional facility in Virginia. The physicians will provide general medical services including examinations and treatment to the inmate population.

Job Quick Facts

Ref#: BD-353-86
Profession: Physician
Specialty: Family Medicine/ Internal Medicine/ General Practitioner
Location: Waverly and Haynesville, Virginia
Facility
Type: Correctional Facility
Job
Type: Contract
Coverage
Type: Clinical
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 5x8-hour shifts or 4x10-hour shifts
Start
Date: ASAP

Requirements

Active VA License
BC/BE
DEA certificate

Responsibilities

Examine, diagnose, treat, counsel and prescribe medications for patients as needed.
Provide physical examinations and other general services.
Record a summary in each patient's medical chart after each consultation.
Make referrals to medical or clinical specialists when necessary.
Responsible for providing accurate prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
Responsible for the improvement in patient health and quality of life.
Independently resolves daily medical issues.
Ensure guidance is received on policy or exceptional situations.
Other duties as assigned.

Complexity

Applies knowledge of medical principles and practices and skill in the use of medical instruments, equipment, and procedures.
Ability to accurately examine, diagnose, counsel, and treat a variety of patients.
Frequently consults on matters relating to medical treatment with: patients and their families; medical, clinical, or other professional staff; and insurance companies.