Physician 3 On-Call – MCC

Description

• Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with a desirable schedule Day shift Monday - Friday and limited call
• Outstanding benefits and pension package
• Training and development opportunities
• Paid administrative leave for continuing education
• Eligible for state and federal loan repayment programs
• IMG and J-1 encouraged to apply
• Malpractice insurance covered by the State of Washington
• The fulfillment of public service

Duties

• Provides direct patient care.
  • Provides clinical care of incarcerated individuals, responding to sick call, reviewing nursing triage, and working closely with the Nursing Team and other clinical staff.
  • Implementation of the plan of care by providing direct patient care, directing others about the urgency, time frames and methods to deliver health care on and off site, determining when needs for care or services become more urgent, need clarification or another type or level of intervention is necessary; taking action as necessary to obtain provider orders and accomplish prescribed interventions in a timely and clinically responsive manner.
  • Practice medicine and provide safe and effective clinical/medical care of patients in the MCC correctional setting and within the scope of practice defined by state law, administrative code, and the WA DOC health plan.
  • Diagnoses of health problems and determination of the outcomes to be achieved. Provides medication as required.
  • Collaboratively works with the Facility Medical Director and HSM3 in planning the delivery of health care, defining timeframes and pathways for delivery of services, prioritizes and sequences to be provided, and ensuring continuity of care over time and place.
  • Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and via computer or other electronic media with patients, their families, other health care personnel, custody and other institutional personnel, and outside stakeholders. Identify problems and solutions. Legible handwriting of documents, clinical findings, the rational and plan for actions taken.
  • Collaboratively assists the Facility Medical Director in establishing therapeutic relationships that preserve professional boundaries with patients and their families to counsel, teach and assist them to reduce health risks, improve their ability to provide self-care, manage symptoms and side effects, to participate in prescribed treatment regimes, and to make informed decisions about health care and treatment.
  • Provides accurate, authoritative information.
  • Establish and defining timeframes and pathways for delivery of services.
  • Provide help with treatment/management of Hepatitis C patients as well as OUD/Suboxone.
  • Provide care in any unit depending on needs, including on-call phone status.
• Provide clinical consultation and oversight to ARNPs and PAs at MCC.
  • Under the supervision of the FMD, clinically consults and oversees a staff of midlevel providers within a major adult corrections facility in accordance with DOC Policies and DOH RCW’s.
  • Serve as a consultant to the Health Services Managers, RN4, and Custody Administration.
  • In conjunction with the FMD, assist in evaluating the clinical performance of all contract medical providers.
  • Provide instruction, teach and mentor medical practitioners.
  • Review and ensure clinician compliance,
• Consultation and Training.
  • Collaborates with other members of the interdisciplinary health care team to develop a comprehensive plan to provide continuity of care. Assists in the development of treatment plans for patients with chronic diseases.
  • Participates in the development, review, and revision of Health Services Policies and Procedures and Treatment Protocols.
  • Assists in the development of multi-disciplinary educational programs for staff with the goal of maintaining and updating professional knowledge and competence to provide medical treatment and diagnose disease, injury, and illness.
  • Assists with continuing education and in-service training of health care staff in presenting material on selected topics as required by your supervisor.
  • Assists in the performance evaluations of contract and employed providers, in relation to DOC, DOH, community standards, and MCC/HS goals regarding population health programs.
• Documentation and Health Services Activities.
  • Maintains accurate, legible and complete records of patient care Including chart documentation using SOAP format of all patient requests for medical attention, objective data collected, treatment administered, evaluation of treatment effectiveness, and patient education provided.
  • Participates in institution safety and sanitation inspections and reports inadequacies to the appropriate authority.
  • Responds to verbal and written requests from the general public, patients and/or patient families, and institution staff with information or advice consistent with statutes and procedures on health care record confidentiality.
  • Investigates and responds to patient grievances, completes unusual incident reports, collects data, investigates and completes reports necessary to the ongoing operation of the Health Services and the institution.
• Quality Improvement & Other duties as assigned.
  • Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement Process (CQIP) program, Care Review Committee (CRC), lab processes, death investigations, and etc.
  • Practice in Accordance with DOC Policy and WA DOC Health Plan.
  • Maintains and develops optimal working relationships with contracting hospital and other community health care providers.
  • Provides direct patient care to meet facility requirements.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Unrestricted license to practice medicine in Washington State
• Unrestricted DEA license with waiver to prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorder.
  • Physicians without an active buprenorphine waiver will be considered however continued employment will be contingent upon receipt of waiver within 60 days of hiring date.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers certified within 60 days of hire. Certification must be maintained by the employee as a requirement for continued employment.
• Experience supervising and/or directing health care delivery operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited School of Medicine AND completion of an ACGME/ABOM accredited residency program.
• Board certification in an ABMS /ABOM certified specialty with Internal Medicine preferred.
  • Board eligible physicians may be considered with continued employment contingent upon achieving board certification within 24 months of hiring date (unless the incumbent employee was in the position prior to December 31, 2019).
  • Board certification must be maintained by the employee as a requirement for continued employment (unless the incumbent employee was in the position prior to December 31,2019).

Supplemental Information

Please include a minimum of three professional references with your application:

• The Department of Corrections defines a professional reference as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies.
• If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.
• Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.

What we offer:
As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation.   Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:

• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 12 paid holidays a year
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!
• Many DOC jobs are covered by the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS). If someone moves from a Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) eligible position to a PSERS eligible position, they actually retire under two different systems/plans.  For more information, please contact the Department of Retirement System at: 1-800-547-6657.

Additional Information:

• The mission of DOC is to improve public safety. For additional information about the agency, please visit doc.wa.gov.
• A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Employees may work directly with or in close proximity to incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
• We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws.
• Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days of the date of hire.  When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment may also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
• If this position is included in a Union Shop, employees will be required to become members within thirty (30) days of employment.
• Requires respirator medical evaluation questionnaire, fit testing, training, and use of respiratory protection as required by the WA Industrial Safety & Act standards. Refer to WAC 296-842 to learn more.
• Salary is based on experience and is determined at the time a final offer of employment is made. The salary range listed in the job posting includes Steps A-M. Step M is a longevity step and is typically gained six years after being assigned to Step L in your permanent salary range.
• Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application. You may request the required evaluation/documentation from www.wes.org and www.aice-eval.org. Until this documentation is provided, you will not be selected to move forward in the hiring process.
• This recruitment could be used to fill multiple permanent or non-permanent positions.
• The DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.
• DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form. https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
• DOC does not use E-Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov.

Our Mission: To improve public safety by positively changing lives.
Our Vision: Working together for safer communities.
Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.
Our Core Values:

• Cultivate an environment of integrity and trust: Corrections values partnership and trust. We foster openness and support courageous conversations. We are committed to doing what we say we are going to do by being accountable and taking personal ownership in our actions.
• Respectful and inclusive interactions: Corrections appreciates and values individuals by promoting an inclusive and diverse environment, which encourages safety. We respect, value, and listen to the thoughts, feelings, and perspectives of our stakeholders and consider the impact on those we serve as well as each other.
• People's safety: Corrections believes in creating an environment that values physical, mental, and emotional security and well-being. We honor those who advance safety for all.
• Positivity in words and actions: At Corrections, we assume positive intentions and believe there is a shared desire for the best outcome. We consistently demonstrate positive behavior and always put forth our best effort.
• Supporting people's success: Corrections is committed to our community – understanding individuals, instilling hope, embracing change, and providing opportunities.

We are committed to hiring individuals who possess the following core diversity competencies:

• Foster a positive attitude and openness toward the ever changing social and cultural makeup of the workplace.
• Work effectively with people of different perspectives, abilities, disabilities, races, religions, ages, lifestyle preferences and social, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Respectfully acknowledge people's differences and recognize these differences as important and valuable.
• Promote inclusiveness.
• Be culturally sensitive and appropriate.
• Respect and value diverse backgrounds and traditions.

DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.
 
For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email zenon.mateyka@doc1.wa.gov or call at 509.290.7123. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1.800.833.6388.