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University Health is seeking a compassionate and skilled Physician to provide high-quality medical care to individuals housed in the Bexar County Adult Detention Center. This unique role offers the opportunity to serve a population with complex health needs in a secure environment while working within one of Texas' leading academic health systems.
You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team committed to improving the health and well-being of patients while ensuring safe, ethical, and professional medical care.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive health care services within your specialty to individuals housed in the Bexar County Jail.
- Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions for incarcerated patients.
- Collaborate with nursing staff, mid-level providers, and correctional officers to deliver safe and effective patient care.
- Accurately document patient encounters and submit billing/coding information in compliance with policies.
- Participate in quality improvement activities, chart reviews, and peer audits.
- Support teaching and training opportunities with UT Health San Antonio medical students and residents.
- Participate in a rotational on-call schedule.
- Ensure care delivery aligns with University Health's mission, values, and established correctional health standards.
Qualifications
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency program.
- Board certification or board eligibility in your specialty.
- Texas medical license (or ability to obtain prior to start).
- AHA BLS certification required; ACLS (or specialty equivalent) required within 90 days for acute care.
- Active DEA and DPS registrations.
- Correctional health care experience is a plus, but not required.
- Spanish/English bilingual preferred.
What We're Looking For
- A physician with a strong sense of social responsibility and a desire to serve underserved and justice-involved populations.
- Ability to adapt medical care to patients with diverse cultural, psychosocial, and developmental needs.
- Skilled communicator who can work effectively with patients, staff, and correctional personnel.
- A commitment to quality, safety, and compassionate care even in challenging environments.
Why Join University Health?
At University Health, you'll find more than a job—you'll find a calling. Working in detention health care offers:
- The chance to positively impact vulnerable populations.
- A supportive, team-based work environment.
- Opportunities for teaching and mentorship through our academic partnerships.
- Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
University Health is seeking a compassionate and skilled Physician to provide high-quality medical care to individuals housed in the Bexar County Adult Detention Center. This unique role offers the opportunity to serve a population with complex health needs in a secure environment while working within one of Texas' leading academic health systems.
You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team committed to improving the health and well-being of patients while ensuring safe, ethical, and professional medical care.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive health care services within your specialty to individuals housed in the Bexar County Jail.
- Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions for incarcerated patients.
- Collaborate with nursing staff, mid-level providers, and correctional officers to deliver safe and effective patient care.
- Accurately document patient encounters and submit billing/coding information in compliance with policies.
- Participate in quality improvement activities, chart reviews, and peer audits.
- Support teaching and training opportunities with UT Health San Antonio medical students and residents.
- Participate in a rotational on-call schedule.
- Ensure care delivery aligns with University Health's mission, values, and established correctional health standards.
Qualifications
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency program.
- Board certification or board eligibility in your specialty.
- Texas medical license (or ability to obtain prior to start).
- AHA BLS certification required; ACLS (or specialty equivalent) required within 90 days for acute care.
- Active DEA and DPS registrations.
- Correctional health care experience is a plus, but not required.
- Spanish/English bilingual preferred.
What We're Looking For
- A physician with a strong sense of social responsibility and a desire to serve underserved and justice-involved populations.
- Ability to adapt medical care to patients with diverse cultural, psychosocial, and developmental needs.
- Skilled communicator who can work effectively with patients, staff, and correctional personnel.
- A commitment to quality, safety, and compassionate care even in challenging environments.
Why Join University Health?
At University Health, you'll find more than a job—you'll find a calling. Working in detention health care offers:
- The chance to positively impact vulnerable populations.
- A supportive, team-based work environment.
- Opportunities for teaching and mentorship through our academic partnerships.
- Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
University Health is seeking a compassionate and skilled Physician to provide high-quality medical care to individuals housed in the Bexar County Adult Detention Center. This unique role offers the opportunity to serve a population with complex health needs in a secure environment while working within one of Texas' leading academic health systems.
You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team committed to improving the health and well-being of patients while ensuring safe, ethical, and professional medical care.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive health care services within your specialty to individuals housed in the Bexar County Jail.
- Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions for incarcerated patients.
- Collaborate with nursing staff, mid-level providers, and correctional officers to deliver safe and effective patient care.
- Accurately document patient encounters and submit billing/coding information in compliance with policies.
- Participate in quality improvement activities, chart reviews, and peer audits.
- Support teaching and training opportunities with UT Health San Antonio medical students and residents.
- Participate in a rotational on-call schedule.
- Ensure care delivery aligns with University Health's mission, values, and established correctional health standards.
Qualifications
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency program.
- Board certification or board eligibility in your specialty.
- Texas medical license (or ability to obtain prior to start).
- AHA BLS certification required; ACLS (or specialty equivalent) required within 90 days for acute care.
- Active DEA and DPS registrations.
- Correctional health care experience is a plus, but not required.
- Spanish/English bilingual preferred.
What We're Looking For
- A physician with a strong sense of social responsibility and a desire to serve underserved and justice-involved populations.
- Ability to adapt medical care to patients with diverse cultural, psychosocial, and developmental needs.
- Skilled communicator who can work effectively with patients, staff, and correctional personnel.
- A commitment to quality, safety, and compassionate care even in challenging environments.
Why Join University Health?
At University Health, you'll find more than a job—you'll find a calling. Working in detention health care offers:
- The chance to positively impact vulnerable populations.
- A supportive, team-based work environment.
- Opportunities for teaching and mentorship through our academic partnerships.
- Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
Provides comprehensive health care to a population that has multiple health care needs in the Detention Health Care setting of University Health.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Must have completed training in an ACGME-approved and accredited residency program. Completion of a residency program from the time of graduation from medical school, in excess of the traditional time period for the practice specialty, must be fully explained in writing. All incumbents will be expected to be board certified in their specialty or be eligible for board certification. Must obtain board certification in accordance with Medical-Dental Staff bylaws.
LICENSURE
Must possess a current license to practice medicine in the State of Texas. Must maintain current AHA BLS or higher in accordance with Medical-Dental Staff bylaws. Providers practicing in an acute care environment must obtain AHA ACLS certification or advanced specialty equivalent as defined by the CMA Credentials Committee within 90 days of hire. Must maintain DEA and DPS numbers. Must follow rules/regulations as set forth by the Texas Medical Board Medical Practice Act
Provides primary health care and performs selective medical services under the direction of specialty physicians.
Responsible for diagnostic and therapeutic management of patients by completing medical histories, conducting physicals, establishing diagnosis through tests, and formulating treatment plans.
Provides follow-up and health maintenance care of patients in accordance with protocols approved by a physician.
Successful Completion of an educational program for physician assistants or surgeon assistants accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, or by that committee's predecessor or successor entities is required.
One year of training in the appropriate specialty is required.
Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants is recommended.
Must be currently licensed as a Physician Assistant in the State of Texas.
Must maintain current AHA BLS or higher in accordance with Medical-Dental Staff and UMA bylaws.
Valid DEA number must be obtained within 90-days of hire.
Identifies Community First Health Plan members with specific health care needs and provides case management interventions.
Analyzes, approves health care services and monitors outpatient care planning for Community First Health Plans members based on established criteria, plan policies and procedures.
Formulates and communicates case management plans that efficiently utilize health care services to move the member along the continuum of care towards optimum outcomes in the safest, most cost effective manner.
Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing is required, BSN preferred.
Master's degree is preferred.
Minimum three years' acute care experience or managed care experience is required.
Minimum one-year of concurrent review experience is required.
Candidate must have utilization management and/or quality assurance experience.
Basic knowledge of Medicaid, community resources and alternate funding programs is desired.
Knowledge of InterQual screening criteria as well as DRG, ICD-9 and CPT coding is preferred.
Current Registered Nurse license to practice professional nursing issued by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas is required.
Active Certification in Case Management (CCM) designation is preferred.
Identifies Community First Health Plan members with specific health care needs and provides case management interventions.
Analyzes, approves health care services and monitors outpatient care planning for Community First Health Plans members based on established criteria, plan policies and procedures.
Formulates and communicates case management plans that efficiently utilize health care services to move the member along the continuum of care towards optimum outcomes in the safest, most cost effective manner.
Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing is required, BSN preferred.
Master's degree is preferred.
Minimum three years' acute care experience or managed care experience is required.
Minimum one-year of concurrent review experience is required.
Candidate must have utilization management and/or quality assurance experience.
Basic knowledge of Medicaid, community resources and alternate funding programs is desired.
Knowledge of InterQual screening criteria as well as DRG, ICD-9 and CPT coding is preferred.
Current Registered Nurse license to practice professional nursing issued by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas is required.
Active Certification in Case Management (CCM) designation is preferred.
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Assumes the responsibilities of leadership in designated clinic setting to ensure efficient and appropriate administration of care. Supports and maintains the University Health as well as the clinic’s departmental policies and standards.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
BSN preferred, ADN required. Must meet career ladder Staff Nurse II criteria for worked area. Two years or more nursing experience required. American Heart Association, Basic Cardiac Life Support and Healthcare Provider card required.
Provides skilled direct patient care (dialysis) and monitoring of renal dialysis patients.
Operates all renal dialysis equipment and recognizes changes in the renal patient's condition while on dialysis.
Administers medications and accesses hemodialysis catheters for the patient care techs as assigned.
Three years recent experience in general patient care and successful completion of a 3-month probation period is required.
Verification of course completion in accordance with all American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support and Health Care Provider guidelines is required.
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Functions as an integral member of the physician-led care team that provides primary care including preventive care and on-going health maintenance for selected groups of patients. Participates in the care of well, acutely ill and chronically ill patients.
EDUCATION
BSN is required. Recent patient care experience in transplant or at least one year of experience as a registered nurse is required. National certification in transplant is preferred.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas. Must maintain current AHA BLS or higher. ACLS preferred.
