Physician Specialist Per Diem UCHC EMCF

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Nov 16, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Physician Specialist Per Diem UCHC EMCF
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) - Physician
Department	UCHC-Ph-OP Ancillary Medical
Overview	University Correctional Health Care ( UCHC), operating within Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is dedicated to excellence in providing physical, mental health, dental and sex offender treatment services to those involved in the criminal justice systems in New Jersey. UCHC operates with a total budget of $150 million and approximately 1,000 staff. We are committed to being a leader in the delivery of effective, compassionate and accessible care informed by research within correctional environments. We Care. We Teach. We Heal. We Improve. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Established in 1766 and celebrating a milestone 250th anniversary in 2016, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 67,000 students and 22,000 faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world.
Posting Summary	Rutgers University Correctional Health Care ( UCHC) is seeking a Per Diem Physician Specialist for Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women, located in Clinton, NJ. The primary purpose of the Physician Specialist is to provide medical services to inmates of the Department of Corrections, which are consistent with community standards of care. Serves as liaison for clinical matters with medical providers outside of the system and be available to provide on-call services. Duties include: Serves as the Medical Director of the site and supervises other physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practioners at the site. Reports to Assigned State Prison at designated hour to examine referred patients. Provides emergency care, routine medical care, preventive medical care and education to patients. Assures implementation and ongoing status of on-site chronic clinics. Refers patients to appropriate Physician Consults. Rounds daily in the infirmary as assigned and documents patient's status in the progress notes of the infirmary medical record.
Position Status	Per Diem
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	This position requires a full onsite work arrangement.
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	99H
Position Salary	$175.00/hr
Annual Minimum Salary	00.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	0.00
Annual Maximum Salary	0.00
Standard Hours	19.00
Union Description	Health Care Prof Per Diem
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Licensed physician in the state of New Jersey. Current DEA registration. Board certified, eligible, or qualified by the state laws/regulations to practice medicine. Experienced in primary care specialty. Valid Driver's License. Possesses own vehicle or have alternative means of transportation from one site to another.
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions	Must be approved by the Department of Corrections ( DOC) and adhere to all DOC requirements

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST1923
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Off Campus
City	Clinton
State	NJ
Location Details	Edna Mahan Correctional Facility, located in Clinton, NJ

Pre-employment Screenings

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Immunization Requirements

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