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Primary Care Physician
Nationwide, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Family Practice-Without OB
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Long-Term Care/Facility
Location Polk, Pennsylvania, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 11/20/19

Centurion is proud to be the provider of healthcare services to the Pennsylvania State Hospital System.

We are currently seeking a full-time Primary Care Physician to join our team at Polk Center Hospital located in Polk, Pennsylvania. This facility is located 1 hour north of New Castle, Pennsylvania.

Available Shift

Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm with 30 minute unpaid lunch (37.5 hours per week)

Responsibilities

The Primary Care Physician provides medical assessments and evaluations, provides treatment for emergent, urgent, and routine medical issues, provides and supervises medical treatment for chronic medical conditions, and participates in organizational initiatives to help prevent diseases and injuries of patients in a correctional setting. The Primary Care Physician works under the direction of the Site Medical Director and/or the Statewide Medical Director, and collaborates with the Health Services Administrator to ensure that efficient and clinically appropriate medical services are provided.

  • The contractor/physician will provide primary care physician services to 192 patients/individuals with intellectual disabilities.
  • Act as a Primary Care Physician for individuals at the Center and provide physical examinations, record reviews, prescribe medications, write physician orders, etc. as medically necessary to meet individual needs and all state and federal guidelines.
  • Actively participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team.
  • This person will also provide on-call coverage at Polk Center. While on-call, the physician must be readily reachable via phone or beeper and be within 30 minutes of the Center.

If you are looking to continue doing what you love without dealing with the red tape, we would love to speak with you! Contact Brian Kremposky, In-House [Register to View] It will be time well spent!

Benefits

This is a 1099 Contracted position without benefits

About Us

Centurion contracts with state and local governments nationwide to provide comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities, state hospitals, and other community settings. Our dedication to making a difference and our passionate team of the best and the brightest healthcare employees has made us one of the leaders of the correctional health industry. Whether you are driven by purpose and impact or on a journey of professional growth, our opportunities can offer both.

Qualifications

  • Minimum Qualifications:

    • The medical physician must have completed a residency program in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine, which meets the requirements of the American Board of Medicine or American Osteopathic Board of Medicine.
    • The physician must possess a current Pennsylvania medical license, DEA registration, and Basic Life Support Certificate.