Jail Health Physician

SUMMARY:
Jail Health Physicians provide direct patient care to patients detained in the King County adult jail facilities. Other responsibilities include participation in quality improvement/quality assurance programs to support Jail Health Services care goals, medical oversight, consultation, and management of specialized health care programs for Jail Health Services. The jail is a 24/7 locked facility. This posting will be used to fill all open positions.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE:
Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.

The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.

We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.

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Work Schedule:
Primary shift assignment for Short Term Temporary Jail Health Physicians (following orientation) is the weekend/holiday day shift, followed by the weekday day shift at Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. To maintain familiarity with the JHS practice and current with JHS procedures and guidelines,
Short Term Temporary should be able to work four shifts on average per month. These positions are not eligible for benefits.

Work Location: The primary work locations are at the King County Correctional Facility in Seattle and the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. This position may also be required to work at any of the Community Health Services Division Public Health Centers, the Mobile Van, and NAVOS based on operational needs. This posting will be used to fill all needs.

• Diagnose, manage, educate, and counsel inmates on a broad scope of personal health care issues; manage care provided to inmates with complex medical problems. Perform minor surgical procedures, order medications, and make referrals for specialty services when necessary.
• Provide women's health care services, including gynecologic examination and prenatal care.
• Provide care to inmate patients in medical emergencies, including necessary support to maintain life and stabilize conditions.
• Document all medical evaluations, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, treatment outcomes, referrals, and consultations.
• Participate in training other staff on clinical and procedural topics and provide technical consultation to other providers and nursing staff.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of treatment guidelines and service delivery models.
• Work with others within the program to assure compliance with NCCHC standards and subsequent accreditation.
• Participate in internal and external committees to maintain appropriate standards of care.
• Collaborate with the health care team to assure smooth clinic flow.
• Participate in rotating call coverage for the medical provider team.

• Provide testimony when required in various legal proceedings.

• Graduation from an accredited medical school, valid license to practice in the State of Washington, a current DEA registration, and be Board eligible*/certified in Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine.
  * Board-eligible candidates are required to obtain board certification within two years of hire.
• Must have a National Provider Identification (NPI) number prior to credentialing.
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration must be obtained prior to credentialing.
• Documentation of current BLS CPR certification with AED training required prior to credentialing.
• DEA X (DATA-waived) number required prior to clinical assignment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a care team and with a diverse and multicultural patient panel.
• The candidate must possess a valid Washington State driver's license or have the ability to travel throughout King County in a timely manner.
• Applicant must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; applicant must be comfortable with the use of electronic health records and be proficient with data entry using a keyboard.

• Lived participatory community experience with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color
• Experience working with…