Physician - Emergency Medicine/Internal Medicine/Family Medicine - Metropolitan Detention Center

UNM Medical Group, Inc. is hiring Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine Physicians for the Metropolitan Detention Center. This opportunity is a full-time (1.0FTE) or part-time (minimum 0.4FTE) position located in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the Metropolitan Detention Center.

Summary:

The University of New Mexico is seeking staff physicians to serve either full-time or part-time as providers at the MDC. Providers have the opportunity to impact care at the MDC in accordance with nationally recognized standards of care. Physicians at the MDC will provide direct patient care in the chronic care clinic, acute care setting, or the newly created addiction medicine clinic. Providers will participate in CQI, Morbidity and Mortality review, clinical practice guidelines, policy and procedures, and compliance initiatives related to the McClendon court ordered decree. Physicians report directly to the Associate CMO of the MDC.

Minimum Job Requirements

1. Graduate of an accredited medical school.
2. Fully licensed to practice medicine in the state of employment.
3. Current DEA registration.
4. Current BLS/ACLS
5. Board certified or board eligible in primary care specialty (Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine)
6. Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirement
7. Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.
8. Personal and professional alignment with the values of the Department and the UNM School of Medicine.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide on-call services if full-time.

2. Participate in the review and approval of clinical protocols, policies and procedures, and medical disaster plan.

3. Participate in on-site quality improvement programs

4. Participate in screening and interviewing of healthcare providers.

5. Participate in in-service training classes.

6. Attend medical, clinical and other meetings, as required.

7. Document all encounters in patient's Medical Record. Ensure all documentation is completed within 24 hours, timed, legible and signed. Ensure all verbal or telephone orders are countersigned as required.

8. Participate in onboarding new providers and nursing staff.

9. Attend Medical Staff meetings as required.

10. Participates in in-service education of staff as requested.

11. Participates in monthly review of quality of care and chart reviews as requested.

12. Participates in all quality improvement measures including sentinel event review

13. Participates in the Utilization Review process and follow proper procedures.

14. Provides typical community standard care based on evidenced based medicine for clinical services required including but not limited to sick call, chronic care, health assessments, and acute care needs. When applicable, visits the infirmary daily and documents encounters in patient's Medical Record as assigned. The goal is to provide the right care, at the right time, and at the right location in compliance with national standards and the McClendon Agreement.

15. Provide emergency treatment on-site and respond appropriately in urgent or emergency situations.

16.. Adheres to approved formulary for therapeutic regimens before utilizing non-formulary procedure.

17.. Utilizes available in-house resource personnel for treatment or resolution of identified problems before utilizing off-site referral.

18. Provides emergency treatment on-site and responds appropriately in urgent or emergency situations.

19. Demonstrates proper technique for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and related drug therapy with certification as required by credentialing.

20. Supports standards of medical care through adherence to existing policies and procedures. Serves as a resource to other professional or non-professional personnel providing instructions as needed.

21. Collaborates with the security/correctional officer team for inmates requiring care offsite, clinical seclusion, and patient care concerns.

About UNM Medical Group, Inc.

UNM Medical Group, Inc. (UNMMG) is the practice plan organization for physicians and other medical providers associated with the UNM Health Sciences Center. UNMMG is a New Mexico non-profit corporation and is an equal opportunity employer. UNMMG strives to mitigate health disparities brought about by technology; we aim to reach underrepresented populations, making healthcare more equitable and accessible for all of the people in New Mexico; we have a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success as well as working with broadly diverse communities.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commitment:

We will strive as an institution and as individuals to recognize, cultivate and promote all forms of diversity and to foster health and well-being throughout New Mexico by weaving cultural humility and respect for all people.

Apply TODAY to our Physician- Internal Medicine opportunity with the UNM Medical Group, Inc. and our Recruiter will contact you shortly! Please include a cover letter which describes your educational and professional background, your interest in correctional medicine, and alignment with the mission of the UNM School of Medicine. Attach a copy of your CV.