Family Medicine Physician

Extended Job Title

Family Medicine Physician

Provides professional services related to diagnosis and treatment of inmate patients. Renders medical judgement regarding care provided to inmates assigned to the unit. Works under general direction of the Unit Medical Director, with wide latitude to exercise initiative and independent judgement. Directly supervises 2 to 4 Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners in the unit health services.

• Adheres to institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures.
• Is responsible for providing primary ambulatory medical care to the offenders of TDCJ. This includes taking an appropriate patient history, examination of patients, ordering lab or x-ray as clinically indicated, and planning and execution of treatment. Requires special knowledge and skills in general adult medicine, orthopedics, and emergency medicine.
• Provides an environment conducive to safety and security for patients, visitors, and employees. Assesses the risk to the patient and employee safely and implements appropriate precautions. Complies with approved and appropriate standards of patient care and appropriate standards of patient care as well as the policies of TTUHSC and TDCJ-.
• Utilizes the appropriate leadership skills in delegating and directing nursing staff.
• May perform minor surgical and orthopedic procedures commensurate with medical competency.
• Refers patients to medical specialists when appropriate and necessary, and coordinates medical care with said specialists.
• Provides immediate care for medical emergencies of offenders, employees and on-site visitors.
• Participates in regional after hours call.
• Requires special knowledge and skills in general medicine, orthopedics, and emergency medicine.
• Ability to work under pressure and to maintain patience and self control under these conditions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Supervises and coordinates efforts by other physicians, and physician extenders assigned to this unit.
• Provides coverage for appropriate and timely care to infirmary patients admitted to the unit. Manages bed space appropriately.

Requisition 36218

Travel Required Up to 25%

Pay Grade Maximum 275,000

Pay Grade Minimum 260,000

Pay Basis Monthly

Work Location Abilene

Department Abilene Robertson Unit

Job Type Full Time

Shift Day

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website.

• Current license to practice medicine by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners.
• Current Drug Enforcement Agency and Texas Department of Public Safety controlled substances registration certificates.

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.