Job Description:

Obtains a history and completes physical examinations of incarcerated patients.
Evaluates and treats patients as medically indicated in compliance with CHS policies, procedures, and Clinical Practice Guidelines.
Documents patient encounters according to CHS protocols in a SOAPE format in the progress notes or on the appropriate CHS clinical form.
Develops and updates individualized treatment plans for patients with chronic conditions or special needs.
Orders onsite lab work, treatments, and medications as medically indicated.
Refers to outside specialists, outside diagnostic studies, and other outside services as medically indicated.
Performs minor procedures such as sutures, incisions, drainage of abscesses, simple splints, punch biopsies, and pelvic exams.
Participates in peer reviews, in-service training, quality improvement processes, and other meetings necessary to improve patient care.
Maintains applicable licensure and skills according to the requirements by state law, department policies, and licensure agencies.
Supervises Physician Assistants as assigned by the Medical Director.

Minimum Qualifications:

Diploma/transcripts to support graduation with a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) from an accredited program.
Residency and/or Fellowship certificates to support completion of an accredited United States Residency or Fellowship training program in primary care field.
Current, valid, unrestricted physician's license to practice allopathic or osteopathic medicine issued by the Arizona Medical Board.
Current, completed PSV from the Arizona Medical Board.
Current DEA/Controlled Substance Registration Certificate to prescribe Schedule II, III, and IV drugs.
Current, completed NPI verification.
Current, completed fit testing for N95 particulate respirators.
Current, valid, unrestricted Arizona Dispensing License issued by the Arizona Medical Board.
Minimum three years of past work experience in this position.

Physician - Full-time

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