Jail Health Physician - Short Term Temporary (STT) - King County (WA)

Job Details

Salary: $104.13 - $131.99 Hourly

Location : Various Locations throughout King County, WA

Job Type: Short Term Temporary, Part Time, Std Wkly Hrs Vary

Job Number: 2023MF19762

Department: DPH - Public Health

Division: Jail Health Services

Opening Date: 08/30/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines

Summary

This position is open until filled, and applications will be reviewed on a monthly basis.

Public Health - Seattle & King County is looking for a Short Term Temporary (STT) Jail Health Physician.

Our Jail Health Physicians provide direct patient care to patients detained in the King County adult jail facilities. Other responsibilities include participation in quality improvement / quality assurance programs to support Jail Health Services care goals, medical oversight, consultation, and management of specialized health care programs for Jail Health Services. The jail is a 24/7 locked facility.

Commitment To Equity and Social Justice
Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.

The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all - in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.

We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.

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Work Schedule
Primary shift assignment for Short Term Temporary Jail Health Physicians (following orientation) is weekend/holiday day shift, followed by weekday day shift at Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. To maintain familiarity with the JHS practice and current with JHS procedures and guidelines, Short Term Temporary Jail Health Physicians should be able to work four shifts on average per month.

Work Location
The primary work locations are at the King County Correctional Facility in Seattle and the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. This position may also be required to work at any of the Community Health Services Division Public Health Centers, the Mobile Van, and NAVOS based on operational needs. This posting will be used to fill all needs.
Job Duties

Diagnose, manage, educate and counsel inmates on a broad scope of personal health care issues; manage care provided to inmates with complex medical problems. Perform minor surgical procedures, order medications and make referrals for specialty services when necessary.
Provide women's health care services, including gynecologic examination and prenatal care.
Provide care to inmate-patients in medical emergencies, including necessary support to maintain life and stabilize conditions.
Document all medical evaluations, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, treatment outcomes, referrals and consultations.
Participate in training other staff on clinical and procedural topics and provide technical consultation to other providers and nursing staff.
Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of treatment guidelines and service delivery models.
Work with others within the program to assure compliance with NCCHC standards and subsequent accreditation.
Participate in internal and external committees to maintain appropriate standards of care.
Collaborate with health care team to assure smooth clinic flow.
Participate in rotating call coverage for the medical provider team.
Provide testimony when required in various legal proceedings.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Graduation from an accredited medical school, valid license to practice in the State of Washington, a current DEA registration and be Board eligible*/certified in Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine. *Board eligible candidates are required to obtain board certification within two years of hire.
Must have a National Provider Identification (NPI) number prior to credentialing.
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration must be obtained prior to credentialing.
Documentation of current BLS CPR certification with AED training required prior to credentialing.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a care team and with a diverse and multi-cultural patient panel.
The candidate must possess a valid Washington State driver's license or have the ability to travel throughout King County in a timely manner.
Applicant must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; applicant must be comfortable with use of electronic health records and be proficient with data entry using a keyboard.

Desired Qualifications

Lived participatory community experience with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color strongly preferred
Experience working with mid-level practitioners and resident physicians strongly preferred
Proficiency in language other than English preferred
Bicultural preferred
Knowledge of substance use disorders, including treatment of withdrawal syndromes, preferred
Experience in correctional health care environment preferred.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a care team and with a diverse and multi-cultural patient panel.

Supplemental Information

Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.

Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Guided by our , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Who May Apply
This position is open to all qualified candidates.

Application Process
The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

An electronic application through www.kingcounty.gov/jobs or www.governmentjobs.com (use the "Apply" link) including work history and position duties.
Responses to supplemental questions.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

The selection process may include but is not limited to: evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. For more information on our selection process, please refer to
Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.

Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement
If you are the successful candidate for the position(s), as a condition of your employment, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to work in the medical clinic(s) outlined in this job posting prior to your start date. To ensure this condition is met, prior to your start date, the county will send you a conditional offer letter requesting you to provide proof of vaccination or have an approved request for medical or religious exemption and an approved accommodation. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation."

JHS Employees are Mission Critical Employees
A Jail Health Physician may be required to report to the jails or alternative sites in the event of an emergency situation (including Public Health emergencies). Staff may be required to play an active role in the event of a public health emergency, which may include changes in responsibilities, work location, and working hours.

Legal Requirements for JHS Employees
Jail Health Services follows and maintains federal and state requirements standards including, but not limited to, Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards, which apply to all public and private institutions that house adult or juvenile offenders. PREA standards preclude the department from hiring or promoting anyone who has engaged in, or been convicted of any conduct which would violate PREA standards related to sexual assault including:

Sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution;
Engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or,
Civil or administrative adjudication that the candidate has engaged in the activity described above.
PREA standards require that the department consider any incidents of sexual harassment involving an inmate or detainee in determining whether to hire or promote anyone. This is in compliance with PREA and its implementing regulations, 28 C.F.R. Part 115, Subpart A, Section 115.17, Hiring and Promotion Decisions.

Necessary Special Requirements

You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR.
The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation and Pre-employment Physical.
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Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
Staff may be required to play an active role in the event of a public health emergency, which may include changes in responsibilities and working hours.
If you need a disability accommodation in the application or testing process, please call the contact number listed on the job announcement.

Contact
If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Ma-Eyongerie Frambo, HR Supervisor at or 206-###-####.

Union Representation
This position is not represented by a labor union.

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
Generous vacation and paid sick leave
Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
Flexible Spending Account
Wellness programs
Onsite activity centers
Employee Giving Program
Employee assistance programs
Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
Training and career development programs

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This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

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Have you graduated from an accredited medical school?

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Do you have a valid license to practice in the State of Washington?

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Do you have a current DEA registration?

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If you do not have a DEA registration, will you able to obtain prior to Credentialing?

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Are you either Board eligible or certified in Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine?

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Do you have National Provider Identification (NPI) number?

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If you do not have a NPI number, will be able to obtain one prior to Credentialing for this role?

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Have you ever been subject to review, challenges, and/or disciplinary action, formal or informal, by an ethics committee, licensing board, medical disciplinary board or related professional association which would also include those that are pending? If yes, please explain in full detail that includes state.

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Do you possess BLS CPR for Healthcare Providers? If so, please attach documentation of your current BLS/CPR certification. If you do not, please describe how you would obtain certification by time of job offer. Failure to obtain this BLS/CPR certification will result in job offer being delayed or rescinded.

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Please provide your credential number and issuing state.

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Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?

Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
No.

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If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided:1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice2. The department you worked in3. The effective date of your layoff

Required Question

King County (WA)

05/15/2024

Seattle,WA