Part time Physician

Position

Physician

Schedule: Part-Time 6 Hours Per Week

Facility: Orleans Justice Center

Location: New Orleans, LA

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest correctional health care providers. Over the past 30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped literally millions of justice-involved patients receive life-changing medical and mental health services.

Under the clinical supervision of the Medical Director, the Physician practices medicine at specified Wexford site(s) promoting and providing high-quality medical care. He/she provides hands‑on medical care in a manner consistent with a primary care provider in a doctor’s office and according to their clinical privileges as identified and approved during the credentials process. Works collegially and cooperatively with the site Medical Director, other Physicians, Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners, Dentists, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, and any other medical professionals working at their site.

Actively participates in discussions regarding the resolution of problems related to quality of care, patient safety issues and patient complaints/grievances arising at their site. Responsible for maintaining utilization management and clinical practice standards through the application of the organization’s clinical criteria. Participates in the development of medical/clinical policies and case consultation to clinical staff when asked. Maintains the highest level of medical quality and service at their Wexford site and represents organization clinical philosophy to patients, providers, facility personnel, and the community.

Utilizes electronic medical record system as applicable throughout the scope of duties and responsibilities.

• Actively participates in the evaluation and monitoring of chronic illness programs.
• Ensures that the operation of the on‑site infirmary at their site is in compliance with national standards (ACA and NCCHC) and that the scope of care provided is appropriate for the staffing and resources available.
• Ensures that established sick call processes ensure patient access to medically necessary services.
• Ensures that established suicide prevention programs are implemented to identify, refer, and treat patients who are at risk for suicide.
• Participates in the development of proposed priorities for services and programs.
• Participates in discussions regarding the need for new chronic care programs, new medical equipment and selection of general medical supplies.
• Assists in the review of corporate, regional, state, and site‑specific medical practices. Ensures consistency with Wexford Health Sources’ overriding objective to promote high‑quality medical care.
• Participates in a call rotation, as requested, for their site which ensures 24/7/365 physician coverage and consultation for the clinical and security staff.
• Returns pages and calls promptly and in a time efficient manner respecting the emergent and urgent needs of the facility.
• Actively participates in Wexford Health/Facility Quality Management Committees as requested.
• Participates in reviews applicable federal, state and local laws, and standards of conduct, as well as other policies and procedures from national accreditation standards (e.g., ACA, NCCHC, etc.) in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.
• Actively participates in peer review activities as requested and in compliance with Wexford policies and procedures.
• Actively participates in mortality and sentinel event reviews for the site and/or region and when requested by the Regional or Site Medical Director.
• Ensures that their site(s) maintains an effective infection control program that includes the prevention, identification, reporting, and control of communicable diseases in accordance with Wexford infection control policies and procedures.
• Participates in and actively supports all efforts at their site(s) towards the implementation and maintenance of electronic medical records, telemedicine, or administrative technology enhancements.
• Actively participates in all…