Supervising Physician UCHC EJSP

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Supervising Physician for East Jersey State Prison, located in Rahway, NJ. The Supervising Physician is responsible for providing medical services to inmates of the Department of Corrections, which are consistent with community Standards of Care. Provides clinical supervision to the assigned physicians and medical nurse practitioners. Serves as liaison for clinical matters with medical providers outside of the system and be available to provide on- call services.

Duties include:

• Responsible for providing clinical and professional supervision, management, and monitoring of physicians and nurse practitioners/physician assistants of assigned State Prison.
• Oversees the clinical work of physicians and nurse practitioners/physician assistants in the assigned State Prison by conducting regular peer reviews in documentation, medication usage, and consult request patterns, as assigned.
• Hosts quarterly meetings for physicians and nurse practitioners/physician assistants in the region to review CQI issues, policies, and problems.
• Participates in annual performance evaluations of physicians and nurse practitioners within a region.
• Works in concert with the Medical Director and the regional nurse managers to develop and maintain appropriate medical services within the assigned State Prison
• Assists in the development and implementation of UCHC policies and procedures.
• Participates in UCHC continuous quality improvement program.
• Corrective action plans.
• Continuing medical education.
• Algorithms/models for best practices
• Participates in the formal preparation for health care reviews (such as National Commission of Correctional HealthCare inspections).
• Performs routine administrative functions and organizational responsibilities.
• Maintains monthly provider clinic schedule for the assigned State Prison, which will be provided to the medical and mental health staff in a concise, clear, and timely manner.
• Responsible for time off request approval, time sheet review and approval, and monitoring paid time off and adherence to time and attendance policy for physicians and nurse practitioners/physician assistants of the assigned State Prison.
• Responsible for ensuring that physicians and nurse practitioners/physician assistants adhere to all Rutgers, UCHC, and NJDOC conduct and policies, including but not limited to dress codes, time and attendance policies, and all applicable policies.
• Directly responsible for ensuring and documenting progressive discipline of all physicians and nurse practitioners/ physician assistants of the assigned state prison, including but not limited to termination of appointments in collaboration with the Medical Director

City: Rahway

State: NJ

Special Conditions:

Must be approved by the Department of Corrections (DOC) and adhere to all DOC requirements.