Correctional Physician - Rheumatologist

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Correctional Physician - Rheumatologist

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock, TX

Location: Lubbock, TX
Categories: Public Health
Job Type: Part Time
Posted: Dec 06, 2025

Job Description:

Correctional Physician - Rheumatologist

Description

Correctional Physician - Rheumatologist
43174BR
43174BR

Position Description
Provides professional services related to diagnosis and treatment of inmate patients. Renders medical judgment regarding care provided to inmates assigned to the unit. Works under general direction of the Unit Medical Director, with wide latitude to exercise initiative and independent judgment. Directly supervises 2 to 4 Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners in the unit health services.

Major/Essential Functions
This rheumatology physician will provide onsite coverage at the Montford Regional Medical Facility located in Lubbock, Texas and will be responsible for:

Referring patients to medical specialists when appropriate and necessary, and coordinating medical care;
Utilizing the appropriate leadership skills in delegating and directing nursing staff;
Providing an environment conducive to safety and security for patients, visitors and employees;
Assessing the risk to the patient, and safely and implementing appropriate precautions;
Providing rheumatology medical care to the inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ); and
Communicating with the Regional/Unit Medical Director regarding all medically related issues or problems in a prompt manner.

Required Qualifications
Current license to practice medicine by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners; current Drug Enforcement Agency and Texas Department of Public Safety controlled substances registration certificates.

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All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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