Correctional Physician - Texas Tech University

Major/Essential Functions

• Examines offender/patients to determine general health and prescribes treatment and administers medication as needed.
• Inspects, completes, and analyzes records, assigns, reviews and updates classification, completes admission notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries and makes rounds on patients admitted.
• Refers patients to medical specialist, or other practitioner for specialized treatment.
• Reviews charts and monitors care provided by physician extenders on site and at outlying units as assigned.
• Takes Unit call with other providers to provide 24-hour coverage.

 

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Grade Minimum

salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills

Pay Basis

Monthly

Work Location

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic computer skills
• Current CPR and ACLS

Campus

HSC - Correctional Managed Health Care

Department

RMF - Admin

Required Attachments

Professional License or Certification

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website.

Job Group

Health Care Professional

Occasional Duties

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

About Managed Care:

Since 1989, TTUHSC Managed Care has served as a healthcare delivery service, providing high quality, low cost healthcare to patients within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice system. We provide medical, mental health, and dental services to patients in 22 facilities throughout West Texas. Managed Care emphasizes our values-based culture in all we do. You can learn more about TTUHSC Managed Care by visiting our website HERE.


This valuable team member shall perform work in a manner that reflects the Values of TTUHSC:

• ONE TEAM unite and include diverse perspectives to achieve our mission
• KINDHEARTED exceed expectations with a kind heart, helping hands, and a positive attitude
• INTEGRITY be honorable and trustworthy even when no one is looking
• VISIONARY nurture innovative ideas, bold explorations, and a pioneering spirit
• BEYOND SERVICE create and deliver positive defining moments

Take care of yourself and your family, Enjoy some of the best benefits in the state of Texas:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Training provided
• Continuing education
• Loan Forgiveness Program
• Retiree Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Leadership Program
• State Pension

Shift

Day

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Required 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 certificates.

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website.