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Physician

State of Iowa
Full-time
On-site
Coralville - 52241 - Johnson County, Iowa, United States
$118,414.40 - $316,076.80 USD yearly
Physician / General Practitioner

Job Description

This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Department of Corrections. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section.  
Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise

Provides forensic evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment recommendations to both inpatients and outpatients.
 Outpatient evaluations (812.3), conducted primarily via telehealth with a limited number of in-person assessments, occur in county jails for adult clients
These evaluations focus on assessing competency to stand trial and addressing related legal issues within a single day.
 Inpatient evaluations (812.6), on the other hand, are performed on the Forensic Psychiatric hospital unit at the Iowa Medical Classification Center.
In this capacity, the Forensic Psychiatrist collaborates as a team member in restoration efforts.
Patients are admitted to the inpatient unit after being adjudicated incompetent to stand trial while in custody and identified as suitable candidates for restoration treatment. 
This role also encompasses preparing objective and comprehensive forensic reports, providing expert testimony, and consulting with legal and clinical professionals as required.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of medicine, completion of an internship program and licensure as a physician by the State of Iowa.

NOTE:  Please include your license information with your application.

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