Gender Affirming Medical Specialist (Physician 3)
- Employer
- Washington State Department of Corrections
- Location
- Tumwater, Washington State
- Salary
- Annual Salary Range: $198,648 - $267,228
- Closing date
- Jan 16, 2025
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- Specialty
- Family Medicine, Internal Medicine
- Hours
- Full Time
- Position Type
- Permanent, Telemedicine
Gender Affirming Medical Specialist (Physician 3)
Health Services Division
Headquarters/TeleHealth
Annual Salary Range: $198,648 - $267,228
The Department of Corrections Health Services Division is seeking a highly motivated and professional candidate to take on the newly established role of Gender Affirming Medical Specialist (Physician 3). The work performed will be done at various correctional facilities and will utilize telehealth, a new telecommunication and digital communication technology.
The Gender Affirming Medical Specialist (Physician 3) is under the supervision of the Deputy Chief Medical Officer. Analyzes, directs, and coordinates medical care provided to transgender and gender diverse incarcerated individuals statewide, both in person and through telehealth modality. Collaboratively develops and coordinates the gender Affirming Care Program with the Gender Affirming Program Coordinator, Gender Affirming Patient Navigators, and the Unified Leadership Team including Health Services Executives. Collaboratively implements protocols using a systems approach for the provision of health care related to gender dysphoria and transgender individuals. Maintains a positive professional relationship with individuals and co-workers and uses positive problem-solving skills.
Note: All Physicians have no pressure of production-based patient care or insurance billing and appreciate a good work-life balance. Other aspects of the job that are worthy considerations:
- Comprehensive compensation packages
- Training and development opportunities
- Paid administrative leave for continuing education
- Malpractice insurance covered by the State of Washington
- The fulfillment of public service
Duties:
Responsibilities:
Direct patient care of all transgender individuals statewide in DOC.
- Act as a treating consultant for transgender patients in conjunction with the on-site staff. This will include managing assessment for and treatment with hormones and consideration for surgical intervention.
Leadership representation.
- Represent WA DOC gender affirming program in leadership discussion, Strategic planning, and meetings with various stakeholders to include but not limited to Legislators, Office of Corrections Ombuds, and Disability Rights Washington.
Participate in the Transgender Care Review Committee (CRC).
- Provide professional assessment for consideration of the CRC to determine medical necessity for various interventions to include surgical interventions.
Consultation and Training.
- Provide consultation as needed to other healthcare professionals in DOC. Provide training on related topics to healthcare professionals.
Quality Improvement Activities.
- Participate in quality improvement activities within Health Services and DOC-wide as needed, to include case reviews, lab processes, mortality and morbidity investigations, and other assigned work.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Unrestricted license to practice medicine in Washington State
- Unrestricted DEA license with waiver to prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorder.
- Physicians without an active buprenorphine waiver will be considered however continued employment will be contingent upon receipt of waiver within 60 days of hiring date.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers certified within 60 days of hire. Certification must be maintained by the employee as a requirement for continued employment.
- Experience supervising and/or directing health care delivery operations.
- Significant experience (at least 1 year) in providing health care for transgender individuals.
Please note: Eligibility for American Board certification is required. Certification must be obtained within the six (6) month probationary period as a condition of continued employment.
Preferred/Desired:
- Completion of Internal Medicine or Family Practice Residency.
- Additional training such as fellowship/training program in transgender healthcare.
- WPATH Certified or willing to obtain WPATH certification within 2 years of employment.
- Experience working in a correctional facility.
- Certification as a Correctional Health Professional.
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