General Medicine Physician

Job Quick Facts:

• Profession: 1.0 FTE Physician
• Specialty: General Practice
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Facility Location: Oakdale, Louisiana
• Facility Type: Correctional Facility
• Coverage Period: Potential for a long term contract
• Coverage Type: Clinical
• Clinical Schedule: Mon-Fri 7:30am to 4pm - 40 hours/week
• Patient Demographics: Adults
• Patient Volume: TBC
• Rounding included: Yes
• % of Practice: 90% Direct Patient Care
• Physician in Practice: One contracted General Practice Physician working in coordination with the facility’s Clinical Director and Medical Officer
• Support Staff:
• Mid-level Practitioners, Registered nurses
• Nursing personnel, EMTs, Health Services Administration staff, and correctional personnel
• Procedures:
• Evaluation and treatment of acute and chronic medical conditions
• Urgent and emergency medical care; comprehensive histories and physical examinations; chronic-care management; review and signature of diagnostic and consultative reports; medical-record documentation; completion of required clinical forms; and clinical guidance to mid-level practitioners, nurses, and EMTs.
• Office Equipment:
• Government-furnished medical equipment, supplies, forms, personal protective equipment, and other materials required to perform the services
• EMR: TBC
• Hospital Privileges required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges available: Yes
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered Requirements:
• Active unrestricted license in any State or U.S territory
• BLS/ACLS
• DEA License
• NPI