ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
REHABILITATION & REENTRY

HEALTH SERVICES DIVISION
701 East Jefferson Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85034
https://corrections.az.gov

Salary: $176,800 

Grade: 1

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Physician who will serve as a champion for the Patient Care Center Model (PCCM) for the Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) Healthcare Services Division (HSD). This position will oversee the implementation and monitoring activities of the PCCM to ensure compliance with the model expectations. This role will oversee healthcare service delivery provided by CHP Staff to inmates. Services include providing comprehensive medical care, including medical history reviews, physical examinations, and diagnostic testing. This position will collaborate with the CHP to develop and implement individualized care plans for inmates which is essential in providing care in the PCCM.

This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health outcomes of a diverse population within a correctional setting and communities. The position will consult with CHP leaders and staff and collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including nurses, nurse practitioners, and mental health providers, to ensure the delivery of integrated care plans. Additionally, this position will assist the CHP with managing medication regimens, ordering diagnostic tests, and interpreting results to formulate appropriate treatment plans. Collaboration with the ADCRR Medical Director, Dental Director, and Mental Health Director will be essential in providing cohesive and comprehensive healthcare services.

Monitoring and analyzing healthcare data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement in contractor performance and patient outcomes will be essential in this role.

Join us as a Physician and contribute to advancing patient-centered care within our correctional facility. Your expertise and dedication will play a vital role in ensuring the physical and mental well-being of our incarcerated population.

- Oversee the PCCM implementation and monitor the effectiveness of the health services delivery
- Evaluate and recommend methods of improving operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness of health-related services
- Meet with contractors and outside hospital/agency administrators to ensure a close working relationship between them and the facilities
- Review patient charts for appropriateness of care provided in accordance with established clinical practice guidelines and protocols (e.g., review of comprehensive health assessments of inmates, including medical history review, physical examination, and diagnostic testing)
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for inmates with complex medical needs
- Provide education and training on health promotion, disease prevention, and strategies for chronic conditions on an individual or group basis
- Review medical events for timely responses to medical emergencies, intervention, and stabilization of patients.
- Collaborate with contractors, external healthcare providers, and community resources to coordinate continuity of care for inmates transitioning from correctional facilities to community settings.
- Attend seminars, workshops, conferences, etc., as requires
- Help to draft policies, procedures, and work processes
- Other duties as assigned
- Travel on State business

Knowledge of:

- ADCRR policies and procedures, States and Arizona Revised Statutes
- Advanced understanding of nursing principles, theories, and practices. Comprehensive knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and medical therapeutics
-Familiarity with diagnostic procedures, laboratory tests, and interpretation of results
-Understanding of healthcare delivery systems, including primary, acute, and long-term care
-Knowledge of healthcare regulations, standards, and best practices related to advanced practice and nursing staff

Skill in:

- Clinical Assessment: to perform comprehensive health assessments, including physical examination, medical history review, and diagnostic testing
- Proficiency in diagnosing and managing acute and chronic health conditions, prescribing medications, and ordering diagnostic tests as appropriate
- Implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote health, prevent illness, and manage disease. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish rapport, build trust, and collaborate with diverse populations
- Identifying problems, evaluating alternative solutions, and implementing effective strategies to address clinical challenges
- Capacity to lead and coordinate interdisciplinary teams, facilitate collaboration, and promote a culture of patient-centered care

Ability to:

- Analyze complex clinical situations, prioritize care needs, and make sound clinical judgments
- Provide high-quality, evidence-based patient care across the lifespan and in various healthcare settings
- Capacity to adapt to changing patient needs, organizational priorities, and healthcare environments
- Empathize with patients, demonstrate compassion, and provide culturally sensitive care
- Manage time effectively, prioritizing tasks, and balancing clinical responsibilities
- Educate and empower patients to make informed decisions about their health and engage in self-care practices
- Demonstrate a capacity to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and communicate effectively
- Commitment to lifelong learning, professional development, and staying abreast of advances in nursing practice and healthcare
- Work in a fast-paced environment with ever-changing priorities
- Travel to different facilities and complexes, as needed

- Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school
- Valid license to practice medicine in the state of employment, with board certification or eligibility in a primary care specialty (e.g., internal medicine, family medicine, or emergency medicine)
- Preferred work experience in a correctional health setting

Must possess a valid, unrestricted Arizona Medical license

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation.

In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:
- Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
- Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
- Exceptional retirement program
- Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
- An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).

Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 255-2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.