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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.
Counsels and assists patients and their families with personal and environmental difficulties which predispose illness or hinder the patient from receiving maximum benefits from medical care.
Acts as a therapeutic agent as a member of multi-disciplinary health and mental health teams.
Master's degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education is required.
One year's post master's degree experience in a health care setting is preferred.
Current state licensure from the Texas Department of Human Services is required.
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Provides direct and indirect nursing care to patients in the Ambulatory setting in accordance with UH policies and standards.
Supports and promotes University Health values to ensure patient/guest relations.
Performs the nursing process in a safe therapeutic manner in a designated clinic setting.
Maintains, facilitates and promotes department policies and standards.
At least one year experience in direct patient care is preferred.
Current American Heart Association, Basic Cardiac Life Support and Healthcare Provider card required.
ACLS certification may be required based on site location.
Various certifications may be required based on location site.
Must possess a current license to practice Vocational Nursing in the State of Texas.
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Provides patient care as assigned by the registered nurse.
Recent experience in area of assignment or at least one year nursing experience is preferred.
Current American Heart Association, Basic Cardiac Life Support and Healthcare Provider card required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support may be required based on location site.
Current LVN licensure in the State of Texas is required.
University Health is Bexar County and South Texas' first health system to earn Magnet status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet hospitals and health systems offer patients reassurance that they are being cared for by a team with a proven track record for providing excellent care and positive outcomes for their patients.
University Hospital still serves as the primary teaching facility for UT Health San Antonio and is the premiere Level I trauma center for South Texas and the region's only pediatric Level I trauma center. University Hospital is also home to the highest level neonatal intensive care unit and the region's only Joint Commission accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center.
Why should you work for University Health System? Most up-to-date advancements in nursing Level I Trauma Center Teaching Hospital Nurse Residency Program RN Loan Repayment Program Nationally certified nursing staff Regionally, nationally and internationally recognized
Why Should You Apply?
We offer exceptional pay and opportunities for advancement. Continuing Education Gym membership discounts Comprehensive benefits package including pet insurance Requirements:
BSN highly preferred Current RN license from the Texas Board of Nursing American Heart Association Healthcare Provider card
Provides direct and indirect nursing care to patients in the Ambulatory setting in accordance with UH policies and standards.
Supports and promotes University Health values to ensure patient/guest relations.
Performs the nursing process in a safe therapeutic manner in a designated clinic setting.
Maintains, facilitates and promotes department policies and standards.
At least one year experience in direct patient care is preferred.
Current American Heart Association, Basic Cardiac Life Support and Healthcare Provider card required.
ACLS certification may be required based on site location.
Various certifications may be required based on location site.
Must possess a current license to practice Vocational Nursing in the State of Texas.
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.
Provides direct and indirect nursing care to patients in the Ambulatory setting in accordance with UH policies and standards.
Supports and promotes University Health values to ensure patient/guest relations.
Performs the nursing process in a safe therapeutic manner in a designated clinic setting.
Maintains, facilitates and promotes department policies and standards.
At least one year experience in direct patient care is preferred.
Current American Heart Association, Basic Cardiac Life Support and Healthcare Provider card required.
ACLS certification may be required based on site location.
Various certifications may be required based on location site.
Must possess a current license to practice Vocational Nursing in the State of Texas.
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides comprehensive specialty health care to a population that has multiple health care needs in the University Health network of community-based ambulatory care centers.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Completion of 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 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 acute care environment must obtain AHA ACLS certification or advanced specialty equivalent as defined by the UMA Credentials Committee within 90 days of hire. Must maintain DEA number. Must follow rules/regulations as set forth by the Texas Medical Board Medical Practice Act.
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides primary health care and performs selective medical services under the direction of clinic 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.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
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.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
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. Providers practicing in acute care environment must obtain AHA ACLS certification or advanced specialty equivalent as defined by the UMA Credentials Committee within 90 days of hire. Prescriptive authority is required. Valid DEA number must be obtained within 90-days of hire.
