Locum General Medicine Physician - Texas Correctional Facilities

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)

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Interested candidates are invited to send resumes to get or to schedule directly on my calendar.