Jobs in New Berlin Texas

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.

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.

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.

Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas.

Must maintain current AHA BLS or higher.

ACLS preferred.

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 access hemodialysis catheters for the patient care techs as assigned.

Three years recent experience in general patient care and successful completion of 3 months 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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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 access hemodialysis catheters for the patient care techs as assigned.

Three years recent experience in general patient care and successful completion of 3 months 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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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 access hemodialysis catheters for the patient care techs as assigned.

Three years recent experience in general patient care and successful completion of 3 months 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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Provides direct and indirect nursing care to patients in the Ambulatory and Hospital setting.

Clinics located throughout San Antonio including Boerne, TX.

Specialties range from preventative health to transplant services.

Newly-hired exper

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.

Must have a current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider or AHA BLS Instructor Provider card.

Provides primary healthcare 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.

Provides primary healthcare 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.

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

The RN Service Coordinator-RN (RN-SC) contributes to the Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS) service coordination process by performing activities within the scope of licensure; provides supervision and direction to staff participating in Member's cases following applicable state law and contract; develops, monitors, evaluates, and revises the Members' care plans to meet Member's needs, to optimize health care across the care continuum to enhance the Member's well-being, independence, integration in the community, and potential for productivity. The RN-SC conducts a holistic assessment of the Member's dynamics, needs, and preferences while providing education and health-related information to the Member, the Member's Legal Authorized Representative (LAR), and the Member's Support Network. Responsible for the coordination of STAR+PLUS Members' covered and non-capitated services, including acute and LTSS, while meeting the Member's physical, behavioral, functional, and psychosocial needs. Complies with policies, procedures, and protocols for establishing and maintaining good working relationships with co-workers, employees, patients, and guests.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing or social work is required. BSN is preferred. Four (4) recent years of clinical experience preferred, which may include service coordination, case management, quality management, or managed care experience. Working knowledge of HMO standards, LTSS, and NCQA standards is preferred. Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid HMO experience is preferred. Experience in meeting the needs of vulnerable populations who have chronic or complex conditions is required. Bilingual, English/Spanish, is preferred.

LICENSURE/ CERTIFICATION

A current, unrestricted license to practice professional nursing issued by the State of Texas is required. RUG Certification is required and must be obtained within 30 days of employment for all RN candidates.

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited school of vocational nursing is required. Two years or more experience in health care delivery as an LVN is required ACLS certification may be required based on site location.

LICENSURE

Must possess a current license to practice Vocational Nursing in the State of Texas. Must have a current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider or AHA BLS Instructor Provider card.