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| Post Code: D705 |
| Announcement Number: ES291030 |
| Classification Number: Z7514 |
| Open: 07/01/2005 |
| Revised: 02/27/2009 (Salary) |
| Close: OPEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE |
| Location: Ontario, Pendleton, Portland, Salem, Umatilla, Wilsonville |
| Availability: Full Time and/or Part Time |
CORRECTIONS PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST |
(Staff Physician)
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$12,332 - $17,338 MONTHLY
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GENERAL INFORMATION
These part-time and full-time executive service positions are with the Oregon Department of Corrections in Salem, Portland, Pendleton, Ontario, Umatilla, Madras and Wilsonville.This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.
A full time position is available with the Department of Corrections in Ontario.
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TO QUALIFY
You must possess, or have the ability to obtain:
- a Physician's license issued by the Oregon Board of Medical Examiners at the time of appointment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Correction's Physician Specialist directs the Health Services program at an institution to provide care and treatment to inmates during incarceration. Major duties:
- performs health evaluations of inmates, including review of medical information obtained by other healthcare providers; reviews and/or completes the history of an inmate's previous medical, psychiatric, dental treatment and immunizations; reviews results of lab and other diagnostic tests; physically examines inmates for presence of pathology; establishes diagnoses for medical problems; prescribes treatment and a follow-up plan for abnormal conditions; documents pertinent normal and abnormal findings in the medical record;
- prescribes treatment for inmate's medical conditions on the physician's order form, including further diagnostic procedures, monitoring vital signs, pharmacotherapeutic agents, admission to and release from healthcare facilities (infirmary, hospital, emergency room), curative or palliative interventions (surgery, prosthetic devices, special diets, etc.) and initiates referrals to other physician specialists;
- documents results of physical examinations, diagnoses and treatments in the individual inmate's medical record using the SOAP charting format; assures the maintenance of medical confidentiality and complies with Department and other statutory requirements concerning release of medical information;
- obtains written informed consent, according to Department rule, from inmates prior to administration of any medically diagnostic or treatment procedure which poses a material risk of substantial pain or harm to the inmate; provides information and consultation to inmates and their designated families, as requested, about medical findings and prescribed treatments;
- provides medical information to Department employees, other healthcare providers, as necessary, to assure continuity of prescribed treatment and programmatic function of the inmate and to maintain the safety and security of the institution; participates with other members of the healthcare team in the development of individualized treatment plans for inmates requiring special medical supervision;
- makes clinical rounds of the infirmary and hospital, provides on-call medical coverage as part of the physician on-call procedure; performs emergency medical interventions; assists in the preparation of staff and equipment for emergency medical response; maintains certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedures; and
- performs work according to guidelines and procedures for maintenance of a secure environment in the correctional setting; represents the Department in court as determined necessary by the Attorney General's office concerning healthcare delivery; supports Institution and Department Affirmative Action goals; assumes responsibility for professional growth and continued education.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- will be expected to share the mission, vision, and core values of the department;
- requires being a role-model of pro-social behavior and having an attitude that conveys dignity and respect in the treatment of others;
- must be able to acknowledge that everyone is capable of positive change;
- works in close contact with inmates in an institutional setting;
- may be exposed to chemicals, radiation, communicable disease, or other hazards inherent in a health care facility and correctional setting; and
- is responsible for the provision of 24 hour on-call physician back-up to the institution in coordination with other Department physicians and medical decisions that affect institution security.
You must have a valid driver's license and good driving record or an acceptable alternate means of transportation.
BENEFITS
Discover all the benefits that are available to Department of Correction's employees like medical, dental, life, and disability insurance coverage. Employees receive paid time off, retirement benefits. Option to participate in the Oregon Savings Growth Plan, a deferred compensation program offering a variety of investment options.
Police & Fire (P&F) is an additional benefit some Department of Corrections staff may receive depending on their work location. Employees are eligible for P&F benefits as defined by statute. These employees are limited to the Director, employees of DOC facilities used to incarcerate adults and Parole and Probation Officers. This benefit will be discussed with you at the time of hire.
TO APPLY
Please submit a resume', letter of interest, and a copy of your Physician license. For additional assistance and/or questions please feel free to contact us at (503) 934-1059. For more information about careers with the Oregon Department of Corrections visit www.odocjobs.com
VETERANS PREFERENCE POINTS
 Veterans Preference Points are awarded to eligible veterans seeking employment with the Oregon Department of Corrections. Veterans must provide appropriate documentation to qualify for these additional preference points and must submit the documentation with each application. If there are modifications made to the DD214, then it must be accompanied by a DD215. Only DD214 Member Copy 4, Service Copy 2 and Service Copy 3 are accepted to verify character of service. Other copies will not be accepted and points will not be awarded.
Required documentation must include:
- a copy of the DD214/215 for the five (5) point preference; OR
- a copy of the DD214/215 and a public employment preference letter from the United States Department of Veterans’ Affairs for the ten (10) point preference.
The following codes designate institutions within the ODOC. To be considered for a position with ODOC, you must indicate at least one of the following geographical codes:
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Geographic Availability Codes
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Location |
Department of Corrections Institutions
With Institution Web Site Links |
| 03K |
Wilsonville |
Coffee Creek Correctional Facility (CCCF) |
| 16B |
Madras |
Deer Ridge Correctional Institution (DRCI) |
| 23D |
Ontario |
Snake River Correctional Institution (SRCI) |
| 24M |
Salem |
Administration Facilities - Dome, Brentwood, Health Services |
| Mill Creek Correctional Facility (MCCF) |
| Oregon State Penitentiary (OSP) |
| Oregon State Penitentiary - Minimum (OSPM) |
| Oregon State Correctional Institution (OSCI) |
| Santiam Correctional Institution (SCI) |
| 26C |
Portland |
Columbia River Correctional Institution (CRCI) |
| 30H |
Pendleton |
Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution (EOCI) |
| 30K |
Umatilla |
Two Rivers Correctional Institution (TRCI) |
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SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS TO:
Department of Corrections
ATTN: Eric Westerfield
1793 13th Street SE, Suite 1
Salem, Oregon 97302-2599
FAX: (503) 378-5449
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| Submit only the required materials. Reference letters or work examples should be kept for interviews. The Dept. of Corrections cannot be responsible for materials that are illegible or missing as a result of transmitting by FAX or which may be lost through the mail. If you fax your application, please forward a hard copy by mail. |
KEEP A COPY OF YOUR APPLICATION FOR THE JOB INTERVIEW.
COPIES ARE NOT PROVIDED.
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