Internal Medicine Physician

Adelphi is seeking a highly qualified and experienced physician to serve as a Medical Director for a correctional facility in Marianna, Florida (FL). The candidate will be responsible for medical care rendered to all inmates, and overall supervision and conduct of clinical services at the correctional facility. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of correctional health or not-for profit/community based healthcare experience, a valid unrestricted FL medical license and a FL driver's license.

Job Quick Facts:

• Ref #: BD-867-01
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty : Emergency Medicine, or Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine, or Anesthesiology, or General Surgery.
• Location: Marianna, Florida (FL)
• Job Type: Contract
• Facility Type: Correctional Facility
• Coverage Period :Potential for a long-term contract
• Start Date: 4/1/2025
• Shifts: Onsite visits twice a week for a minimum of 3 hours per visit.
Provide coverage for telephone consultations for medical sick calls
• Patient Volume: Average of a maximum of 20 patients seen during an on-site visit.
Average of 10 telephone consultations per month.
• EMR/EHR System: Handwritten Mars

Requirements:

• MD/DO
• Active Florida License
• BC in Emergency Medicine or Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine, or Anesthesiology, or General Surgery.
• BLS
• DEA License
• Minimum of 2 years correctional health experience is preferred; may substitute for 2 years not-for profit or community based healthcare.
• Valid Florida driver s license

Responsibilities:

• Provide medical leadership and oversight for all healthcare services at the correctional facility.
• Ensure adherence to medical protocols, policies, and procedures in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Conduct twice-weekly on-site visits (minimum 3 hours per visit) to oversee inmate healthcare services and provide direct patient care.
• Supervise and provide clinical guidance to nurses and other healthcare personnel within the facility.
• Offer 24/7 telephone consultation coverage for urgent inmate medical issues.
• Develop, review, and update medical policies, procedures, and clinical practice guidelines.
• Conduct routine physical exams, sick calls, and minor medical procedures as needed.
• Oversee chronic disease management, infection control, and preventative healthcare within the facility.
• Approve and monitor the use of medications, including reviewing the facility's drug formulary annually.
• Ensure compliance with suicide prevention protocols, emergency response plans, and healthcare training for facility staff.
• Collaborate with external healthcare providers for hospital admissions, specialist referrals, and emergency medical care.
• Participate in administrative and healthcare meetings to align medical operations with facility objectives.
• Conduct clinical performance reviews of healthcare staff and participate in continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives.
• Perform mortality reviews and ensure proper documentation and follow-up for all inmate deaths.
• Other duties as assigned by the facility's administration.