UNM Medical Group, Inc. is hiring a Physician- Internal Medicine for the Metropolitan Detention Center. This opportunity is PRN (0.01FTE) position located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Summary:

The University of New Mexico, Department of Internal Medicine, is seeking a PRN staff physician. Providers at the MDC will serve the patient population at MDC in accordance with national standards and the McClendon Agreement. Reports to the MDC Medical Director.

Minimum Job Requirements of a Physician- Internal Medicine:

Duties and Responsibilities of a Physician- Internal Medicine:

• Provides typical community standard care based on evidenced based medicine for clinical services required including but not limited to sick call, chronic care, history and physicals, and all emergency 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 accordance with national standards and the McClendon Agreement.

• Will provide call as needed for the role.

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

• Utilizes available in-house resource personnel for treatment or resolution of identified problems before utilizing off-site referral. Provides emergency treatment on-site and responds appropriately in urgent or emergency situations.

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

• 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.

• Attends Medical Staff meetings as required. Provides monthly in-service education of staff as requested. Participates in monthly review of quality of care and chart reviews as requested. Sponsors physician assistants or nurse practitioners as required.

• Notifies Site Medical Director and/or Site Health Services Administrator of schedule changes. Assists in arrangement for coverage of medical services if unavailable for extended period of time.

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

• Actively participant of the Utilization Review process and follow proper procedures.

• Other duties as requested by the Site Medical Director.

  
  

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.