Job Type
Full-time
Description
LOCATION: Juvenile Detention Facility - Detroit, MI 48211
SUMMARY: SEMHA is seeking for a
Physician who would provide coordinated quality medical care to adolescent patients at the Wayne County Juvenile Detention Facility.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:- Complete comprehensive physical examinations of adolescents to assess health conditions and identify medical needs.
- Management of chronic conditions including diabetes mellitus (type 1 and 2), asthma, seizure disorder, asthma, anemia, and basic mental health disorders.
- Assess and manage acute conditions including trauma/injury, laceration, head injuries, and respiratory infection.
- Basic procedural skills including laceration repair, I and D, basic wound management, basic trauma management.
- Perform male/female sensitive examinations with appropriate follow-up.
- Complete Child Protective Service examinations for reported abuse and neglect.
- Coordinate with parents for medical management as appropriate.
- Able to create and manage treatment plans including hospital/specialist follow-ups for acute and chronic conditions if indicated.
- Able to provide guidance to patients regarding healthy habits and preventative strategies to promote good health including diet, activity, and STI's.
- Prescribe medications and instructions for appropriate administration.
- Order and interpret lab/imaging results to guide and create appropriate treatment plans.
- Collaborate with other services including behavioral health, nursing, security, and social work.
- Thoroughly document patient interactions and treatment plans in EMR system.
- Collaborate with patient's primary care and specialist physician when appropriate for continuity of care.
- On-call medical services to provide care for a 24-hour facility at the discretion of the Medical Director.
- Complete examinations and plans within facility and state licensing regulations.
- Discharge planning for residents including medication dispensing.
- On-site medical support for nursing staff, mid-level providers, social work, operations, and ancillary staff.
EDUCATION & EXPRENCE:- Active Michigan Medical License
- DEA Registration, and Drug Control License
- Board certified in Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine.
- BLS Certification
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:- Prolonged periods of sitting and standing and working on a computer.
- Walking to different floors/clinic sites throughout the facility.
- Must be able to navigate various departments of the organization's physical premises.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: (Examples)- Responsibility for maintaining records, reports, deadlines.
- Basic computer skills with ability to navigate EMR.
- Responsibility of knowing how office machine/equipment must be operated.
- Physical demands/emotional demands and any other demands usual or unusual.
Salary: $230,000.000 annually
Employment Type: Full-Time
Classification: Exempt
Benefits:- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Paid time off and Holidays
- 403b (Retirement plan)
- Various Voluntary Benefit Option
Application Deadline: July 24, 2026.
Please contact SEMHA HR Department @ (313) 873-6500 if you need assistance to upload resume, cover letter, and/or make application online.
