Job Description

Under medical supervisio n , performs assigned medical work in an assigned work l ocation at treatment facility. May supervise and instruct medical personnel engaged in caring for forensic clients.

The Physician and Surgeon-Safety classification is distinguished from other Physician and Surgeon and the Physician Surgeon classifications by the custody requirements imposed by the criminal nature of the forensic clients residing in the Secure Treatment Programs.

Responsible for performing an assigned phase of the medical services and for making professional decisions .

SUPERVISION RECEIVED :

Reports directly to the Medi cal Director

SUPERVISION EXERCISED :

None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must possess and maintain sufficient strength, agility, endurance, and se nsory ability to perform during physi cally, m enta lly, and emotionally stressful and emergency situations encountered on the job w ith o u t e ndang er ing their own health and well-being or that of their fell ow employees , clients or the pub lic .

Potenti al e xposure to communicabl e diseases , bl ood-borne pathogens , medicinal preparations or other conditions common to a clinical nursing environment.

The position provides services within a secure treatment area which requires walking and standi ng to rea c h a specific designation. The position requires sitting and use of telephones and computers .

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Incumbents perform duties with forens i c clients i n a secured re s i dential treatment setting.

Travel is required. May travel to observe clients receiving treatment in another location such as community hospital or similar settin g . May travel to court proceedings to testify in support of clinical assessments and / or documentation.

This position is designated as Work Week Group (WWG) E. WWG E / SE employees are e x pected to work as many hours as necessary to complete the work assigned . WWG

E / SE emp l oyee work schedules may fluctuate at times depending on the nature and amount of work to be performed. In the absence of work requiring irregular or fluctuating hours of work , WWG E / SE employees are e x pected to maintain a consistent work schedule as directed by the Medical Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

50 % Must possess the legal requirements for the practice of medicine in California as determined by the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance or the California Board of Osteopathic E x aminers. Must possess the ability to work i n a Developmental Center providing diagnostic and treatment services . Provides medical supervision and care to clients such as physical examinations , diagnoses of conditions , prescribes medi c a tion s , administers medical treatment within the scope of medical staff privileges and professional l icens e . Analyze situations accurately and adopts an effective course of actio n . Rev i ews c l ient me d i cal orders as scheduled and renews or changes when necessary . Responds to medical emergencies and provides medical intervention techniques as needed .

2 0 % Do c uments in a timely manner a l l me d i cal care given to the client. Prepares progress notes, reports (court commitmen t , recommitmen t , etc . ) and other medically related correspondence . Completes timely and accurate Medicare billings as appropriate and maintains a Medicare compliance standard of not less than 98 % compliance. Knowledgeable with computer and electronic health records.

5 % Testifies in court as needed for commitment, recommitment and other legal proceedings as needed.

5 % As a member of an Interdisciplinary Tea m , participates in all aspects of the development of an I ndividual Habi l i tation Pla n . Routinely communicates with family members and program administrators regarding significant medical issues .

5 % Must possess the ability to work e x tended hours and / or varying shifts to serve the needs of the clients . Works at various sites as needed , including the providing of back up coverage for another phy s i c i an and surgeon as needed.

5 % Must be willing to demonstrate l eadership ability in the provision of medical car e . Must be sympathetic and have objective understandi ng of the problems of intellectually disabled individuals who may or may not have been charged with a criminal act. Must display tact , patience, and emotional sta b i lit y .

5 % Must attend facility required training.

5 % May perform other duties as requested.

TYPICAL TASKS:

• E x amines clients , diagnoses their illness, prescribes, and administers medi cal treatment
• Orders l aboratory exam i nations and analyse s , x -ray s , and special d i ets. Cons u l ts with l aboratory or dietary personnel as needed
• Writes prescriptions and consults with pharmacists as necessary
• Makes rounds of assigned areas and reviews reports, records, and general progress of cli ents
• Consults wit h , l eads, or instr u c ts nurses, techn i c ian s , and o ther personnel for the provision or special tra i ning of medical care
• Attends and participates in IPP Meetings , staff meetings , etc. for the discussion of the surgica l , medical , and mental condition of various clients and their final diagnoses and treatment
• Keeps or supervises the keeping of records and case histories preparing reports and related correspondence .
• Observes and intervenes in instances of disruptive or assaultive behavior of clients.
• Assists staff ensuring a secure treatment facility observing for ordinary items that can be used as weapons , observing the facility to identify security breaches that could l ead to client escape and observing and intervening in cl i ent behavior that may s i gnal an impending escape attempt.
• Orders rehabilitative therapies
• E x amine , di agnose, and trea t physical and elementary mental disorders
• Interpret laboratory analyses and x -rays and other imaging studie s .
• Direct the work of medical personnel
• I nstruct in the principles and pract i ces of general med i c i n e , surgery , consu l ta t i ons, and medical sp e c ialists as needed in dif f i cult to manage case s .
• Prepare and supervise the preparation of case histories and the keeping of hospital records
• May be asked to serve as the Acting Medical Director as needed

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