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Corrections Primary Care California
Florham Park, New Jersey, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Family Practice-With OB
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Academic/Training Program Long-Term Care/Facility Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location California, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 12/11/20
FP or IM needed in California

Medical Search International (MSI) is searching for a Primary Care Physician with women’s health experience to work in the Valley State Prison for Women, in Chowchilla, CA.

Medical Search International (MSI), a woman-owned small business, is a multi-discipline medical staffing firm headquartered in Florham Park, NJ specializing in providing short and long term health care providers to numerous local health care facilities, Federal, and State Government agencies.

MSI has a reputation for successfully meeting and exceeding the most demanding staffing requirements to ensure customer success. What sets MSI apart is that we work together with our customers to provide solutions that enhance their mission and all aspects of health care delivery, health protection and readiness.

Position description/responsibilities: The physician will be part of the health care delivery team responsible for providing the full scope of primary care services which fall under his/her field of training, including but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, preventive care and health maintenance to incarcerated patients. In that capacity they are expected to be familiar with the philosophy, goals and objectives of the prison and work collaboratively to achieve them. They must be cognizant of, and comply with, all prison policies and procedures, as well as pertinent state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Obtain health history and perform physical examinations.
• Diagnose and direct counseling for each patient on a plan for treatment.
• Prescribe medication in accordance with statute and professional practice guidelines.
• Perform minor surgical procedures.
• Arrange referral for patients requiring services not offered at the facility.
• Review incoming reports (e.g. lab, x-ray, EKG) sign, date and follow-up in a timely manner.
• Assist in updating protocols and principles of practice as requested.

Job Requirements

• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)
• ACLS or Advanced Life Support within 12 months of employment, if appropriate
• Ability to prioritize and function in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, innovative, and reliable
• Must be able to work independently
• Bi-lingual capabilities are highly desired

Education/Experience:
• Graduate from an accredited medical school.
• Must have a valid California Practice License.
• Professional clinical experience in specific area of practice, i.e. “Family Practice, Internal Medicine, etc.”
• Board certification or eligibility for said certification highly desirable.

Clearance: Successful completion of background check is required.

Location: Chowchilla, CA


Medical Search International is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.


Thanks

John M. Murray
Medical Search International
Vice President, Federal & State Contracts
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