General Medicine Physician - Texas Correctional Facilities
Location: Texas (Specific facility details will be provided upon application)
Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours per week
Duration/Type: 90-Day Contract (with potential for extension or permanent offer)
Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced General Medicine Physician for a full-time, 90-day contract opportunity within state-of-the-art correctional facilities across Texas. This critical role involves providing essential medical services to an adult inmate population. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently in a structured environment and is committed to delivering quality primary care services while managing a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive primary care services, including routine medical examinations, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic conditions.
- Conduct sick-call and medical evaluations for the inmate population.
- Manage a wide range of medical issues, including hypertension, diabetes, respiratory illnesses, and minor injuries.
- Collaborate with facility medical staff (nurses, PAs, MAs) to ensure continuity of care.
- Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records in compliance with correctional healthcare standards.
- Respond to medical emergencies as needed within the scope of practice.
- Participate in the development and implementation of facility health care policies and procedures.
Qualifications
- Education: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.).
- Licensure: Active, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Texas.
- Experience: Previous experience in correctional healthcare, urgent care, emergency medicine, primary care, family medicine, internal medicine, or general medicine is highly desirable.
- Skills: Strong diagnostic and clinical skills, excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Compliance: Must have a clean DEA and be able to pass a background check
Benefits (Contract Position)
- Competitive pay and Travel stipend offered.
- Full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule.
- Malpractice insurance coverage provided.
- Fast credentialing process.
- Opportunity for a contract extension or transition to a permanent position.
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience in the unique and rewarding field of correctional medicine.
To Apply
Interested candidates are invited to send resumes to [email protected] or to schedule directly on my calendar. Telephone Screening - Seasoned Recruitment.
