Family Practice - OB Physician

Position: Family Practice - Without OB Physician
Job Title: Locum Primary Care Physician

Overview:
Vie Med Healthcare Staffing is seeking a highly qualified Locum Primary Care Physician to provide essential medical services in Eloy, Arizona.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to deliver comprehensive primary care to detainees in a detention facility, including adults and children, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes and clinical oversight. The position requires a dedicated professional capable of working independently within a dynamic healthcare environment, contributing to facility performance and patient well-being. The role is ideal for physicians seeking flexible, impactful work with competitive compensation.

Required Skills:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent.
• Valid, unrestricted medical license in Arizona.
• DEA license for prescribing controlled substances.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of direct patient care experience in primary care, preferably within detention, correctional, or residential healthcare settings.
• Proficiency in physical assessments, diagnostic testing, and treatment planning for diverse patient populations.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to utilize electronic health records efficiently.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in Spanish is preferred but not required.

Nice to Have Skills:

• Board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Pediatrics.
• Experience providing care to both adult and pediatric populations, including women s health and chronic disease management.
• Knowledge of social determinants of health and cultural competence in patient care.
• Prior experience working in correctional or detention healthcare environments.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Medical degree from an accredited U.S. or Canadian program.
• At least 1 year of relevant clinical experience in primary care.
• Board certification or eligibility in a relevant specialty is advantageous.

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to respond to medical emergencies on-site and participate in rotational on-call duties.
• Ability to work 8-10 hour shifts, totaling 40 hours per week, with flexibility for emergency response.
• Successful completion of background checks and security clearances as required by DHS/ICE.
• Physical ability to perform emergency procedures, including CPR, and assist patients during evacuations.
• Must adhere to HIPAA and Privacy Act regulations to maintain patient confidentiality.

This position offers a competitive hourly rate of $160, with comprehensive benefits including weekly pay via direct deposit, licensure and travel reimbursements, and a supportive team environment. If you are a committed primary care physician looking to make a meaningful impact in a correctional healthcare setting, we encourage you to apply now and advance your career with VHS.

VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( EEO )/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply