Locum General Medicine Physician - South Texas Correctional Facility

Locum Tenens General Medicine Physician - South Texas Correctional Facility

Location:

South Texas (Specific facility details will be provided upon application)

Schedule:

Part‑Time, 16 hours per week

Duration/Type:
Locum Tenens (Temporary/Contract)

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced General Medicine Physician for a part‑time locum tenens opportunity within a state‑of‑the‑art correctional facility in South Texas. This 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. This position offers a flexible, 16‑hour‑per‑week schedule.

• Provide comprehensive primary care services, including routine medical examinations, diagnosis, and treatment ofanit acute and chronic conditions.
• Conduct sick‑call and medical evaluations for the inmate population.
• рш 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 and fast credentialing process required for working in a correctional setting.

• Competitive pay and travel stipend offered.
• Flexible, part‑time schedule (16 hours/week).
• ʼMalpractice insurance coverage provided.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in the unique and rewarding field of correctional medicine.

Interested candidates are invited to send resumes to (url removed) or to schedule directly on my calendar. Telephone screening – Seasoned Recruitment.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care