Correctional Medicine
Caring for the underserved and the most fragile members of our community has always been central to MetroHealth’s mission.
All MetroHealth patients deserve to be heard and treated with compassion and respect. The mission continues at the Cuyahoga County Correctional Center where we’ve managed medical operations since 2019.
Since then, MetroHealth – along with our partners at Cuyahoga County – have transformed the delivery of care at the jail to ensure these patients receive the right care when they need it.
- The MetroHealth team at the jail conducts more than 1,000 primary care and sick visits each month. In fact, clinical volume has increased by more than 80% since May 2019 when MetroHealth assumed operations.
- MetroHealth’s caregivers ensure medical needs – especially mental health and substance abuse concerns – are addressed in a timely manner. About 70% of the jail population is diagnosed with some form of mental illness. The medical staff at the jail is one of the largest mental health providers in the state.
- Every patient is evaluated by a MetroHealth caregiver upon booking to identify any potential medical or behavioral health concerns.
- An on-site pharmacy is available seven days a week, with a team managing medications for as many as 1,300 patients daily.
Caring for the underserved and the most fragile members of our community has always been central to MetroHealth’s mission. The work at the jail is a natural extension of that commitment to our community.
Working in Correctional Medicine
At the Cuyahoga County Correctional Center, MetroHealth caregivers use the term ‘patient’ instead of “inmate.” Caring for the underserved and the most fragile members of our community has always been central to MetroHealth’s mission.
Many of the patients grapple with chronic conditions previously undiagnosed or addressed by medical providers, including diabetes, asthma, hypertension, substance use disorder and severe mental illness.
MetroHealth’s team at the jail includes physicians, registered nurses, physician assistants, psychiatrists, pharmacists and others – a multi-disciplinary staff backed with the might of an academic medical center. The work at the jail is a natural extension of that commitment to our community, and we welcome like-minded colleagues who share our commitment.
Now Hiring:
- Registered Nurses (RNs)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)
- Paramedics
Benefits:
- Shift Differentials + Generous Incentive Pay
- Robust Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- OPERS (Ohio Public Employment Retirement System)
- Paid-Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)
- Paid Holidays
- Parking Stipend
- Tuition Reimbursement
You can also earn certification from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care. The Cuyahoga County Corrections Center has received accreditation from the National Commission on Correctional Health, the highest standard in the field.