Physician - Region

Job DescriptionJob Title: Physician – Region 1Location: Lima, OH 45802Shift: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday–Friday (no nights or weekends)Duration: Minimum 6 months (may be extended based on need and mutual fit)Hours/Week: 40Education: Doctoral Degree (MD or DO required)Job SummaryThe Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) is seeking a board-eligible or board-certified physician in internal medicine, family medicine, or emergency medicine. The physician will provide on-site primary care and hospital medicine services to a male incarcerated population, including specialty populations such as individuals with dementia or developmental disabilities.This is a full-time position sharing duties with multiple nurse practitioners. On-call coverage is not required. Selected physicians will see approximately 2.5 patients per hour. Both a phone interview and an on-site meeting/tour are required.Key Responsibilities• Provide routine and emergency medical care to inmates, including:o Examining, diagnosing, and treating patientso Monitoring patient progresso Administering vaccinations and medicationso Performing minor procedures as neededo Conducting routine physical exams to assess medical fitness or suitability• Collaborate with intra- and interdepartmental staff to administer treatment according to nationally recognized standards and document care in an electronic health record (EHR) system.• Conduct medical evaluations, write reports, admission/discharge/death summaries, and maintain detailed patient progress notes.• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, manage medications, and make referrals for specialized care.• Ensure all duties comply with scope of practice, ODRC policies, procedures, protocols, and American Correctional Association standards.• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities, including peer reviews.• Consult with other healthcare professionals (e.g., social workers, psychiatrists, psychologists) and provide guidance to nursing and para-professional staff.Required Qualifications• License: Ohio Medical License• Board-eligible or board-certified in internal medicine, family medicine, or emergency medicine• Experience in primary care or hospital medicine• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medicine, and psychology• Skill in administering treatments and medications• Ability to handle sensitive contacts and interpret complex medical information