Physician Administrator 2 (Medical)

Physician Administrator 2 (Medical) (240007LC)

Organization

: Rehabilitation & Correction – Healthcare Services Positions

Agency Contact Name and Information: [email protected]

Unposting Date

: Ongoing

Primary Location

: United States of America-OHIO

Compensation: Negotiable

Schedule

: Full-time

Classified Indicator: Unclassified

Union: Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

: Medical

Technical Skills: Basic Medical Procedures, Medical Charting, Medication Management, Corrections, Medical

Professional Skills: Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Interpreting Data, Teamwork, Time Management

Agency Overview

Who We Are… 

Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others. 

What We Do… 

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future. 

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.gov 

Are You Ready? 

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) is seeking board-eligible or board-certified physicians in internal medicine, family medicine, or emergency medicine to provide primary care services on a full-time/part-time basis (minimum 2 shifts/week) in our various correctional facilities across Ohio. Our robust centralized medical provider leadership team includes a state medical director, two assistant state medical directors, and a nurse practitioner supervisor. If you’re seeking an improved work-life balance, join ODRC’s correctional healthcare team today!

Schedule: 

• Weekdays, no nights
• No holidays

Job Description

What You’ll Do: 

• Work collaboratively with intra and interdepartmental staff to administer treatment for patients utilizing nationally recognized treatment standards and documenting utilizing an electronic health record system
• Conduct exams and writing evaluations and reports
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing
• Manage medication
• Complete reclassifications and other reviews as indicated
• Making referrals for specialized care or treatment
• Perform duties in accordance with scope of practice; ODRC policies, procedures, protocols; and related American Correctional Association standards
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement meetings and activities, including peer reviews
• Provide or share responsibilities of off-site 24-hour emergency telephone call coverage as needed (provision of on-call services are included as part of the normal job duties and do not garner extra compensation)
• Engaging in collaborative agreements, as needed

Some positions may require the selected physician to work in the role of Chief Medical Officer. Those duties include:

• Determining the need for specialty consults
• Attending professional meetings
• Managing on-call schedule
• Providing clinical supervision of all providers, ensuring that care is provided in accordance with ODRC policy and procedure and meets community standards

Additional benefits of working for the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction include:

• DEA fee eligible for waiver if prescribing only for government entities
• Malpractice indemnification, as outlined in Section 9.87 of the Ohio Revised Code
• Opportunities for student loan repayment/forgiveness application via federal, state, and/or agency programs.

Why Work for the State of OhioAt the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
• Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Certificate to practice medicine in state of Ohio as issued by State Medical Board pursuant to Section 4731.14 & 4731.281 of Revised Code.

Job Skills: Medical, basic medical procedures, corrections, medical charting, medication management, critical thinking, collaboration, interpreting data, teamwork, time management.

Supplemental InformationApplication Procedures: 

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.) 

• When completing your on-line Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. 
• We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your on-line application.
• You can check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website.
• We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email often.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made. Otherwise, you will be given specific instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to an assessment and/or interview.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:

All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana.

Pre-Employment Background Investigation:

The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring:

• Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability if the position requires firearms certification/recertification and use;
• Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent;
• Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism;
• Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior. 

ADA StatementOhio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free WorkplaceThe State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

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