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Department of Justice

Physician (Clinical Director)

Department of Justice, Houston, Texas, United States,


Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Our highly skilled, diverse, and innovative workforce creates a strong foundation of safety and security. Through the principles of humanity and normalcy, we develop good neighbors.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements:

Basic Requirements:

Degree:

Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada. This degree must have been accredited by the

Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association ;

Association of American Medical Colleges ;

Liaison Committee on Medical Education ;

Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association , or an accrediting body recognized by the

U.S. Department of Education

at the time the degree was obtained.

Degree from Foreign Medical School:

A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must provide education and medical knowledge equivalent to accredited schools in the United States. Evidence of equivalency to accredited schools in the United States is demonstrated by permanent certification by the

Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates , a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed pre-medical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country, or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination.

Licensure:

Applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

Graduate Training:

Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, a candidate must have had at least 1 year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting, i.e., a 1-year internship or the first year of a residency program in a hospital or an institution accredited for such training.

Experience:

Applicants must have 5 years of graduate training in the specialty of the position to be filled OR equivalent experience and training. Some examples of this qualifying experience are:

Experience in making decisions relative to consultation with members of medical and institutional staff.

Experience in providing clinical care, interviewing prospective physicians and mid-level practitioners, supervising Physicians, and evaluating patient care through an ongoing quality assurance program that identifies problems and their resolution.

Experience in providing clinical oversight and is responsible for all health care delivered.

If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.

Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.

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