CDOC Physician

Who May Apply:

A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement. Applications will be considered from residents and non‑residents of Colorado; however, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed below.

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at these locations:
Arkansas Valley, Canon City and Denver, and may also be considered for other locations throughout the state.

• Provide routine and emergency medical care, on‑call assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of inmates in one or more prison clinical settings.
• Conduct medical/physical examinations.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and diagnose medical conditions.
• Prescribe medications and treatment.
• Educate patients about preventive health care.
• Ensure minor medical procedures are performed on‑site.
• Accountable for work product of Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants; provide clinical supervision, consultation, education, and professional development.
• Provide medical services to a daily patient caseload including chronic care, sick call, emergencies and routine physicals.
• Participate in monthly on‑call schedule and provide on‑site assistance to other DOC clinical units and facilities as needed.
• Provide instruction, demonstration and training to other health care professionals.
• Offer medical advice to other organizational units or specialties through consultation regarding patients or protocols.
• Advise management on the development of medical programs, treatment standards and clinical pathways.
• Ensure compliance with DOC Administrative Regulations, policies and procedures, clinical standards, State statutes and medical directives, including data entry, referrals, consultations, medical reporting and inmate grievance requirements.
• Maintain problem lists and M‑Code ratings in inmates’ health records and apply housing and work restrictions.
• Participate in restraining an inmate primarily for medical reasons as required.
• Attend quarterly Medical Review Board meetings, monthly Physician Round Table meetings and other division meetings.

• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Colorado as a Medical Doctor (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.).
• Board eligible (completed residency) or board certified in one of the following specialties:
  Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, or Preventive Medicine.

• Ability to provide direct patient care to inmates.
• Knowledgeable in full‑spectrum primary care.
• Skilled in office‑based procedures.
• Maintain professionalism in a complex environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient reading and comprehension of the English language.
• Fluent oral and written communication in English.
• Ability to create accessible documents that follow plain‑language guidelines with accessibility in mind.
• Self‑control, strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations.
• Remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure.
• Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high‑stakes interaction.

• Experience providing medical care in a correctional environment.
• Board certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
• Experience managing chronic medical conditions as a Physician.

Applicants may be residents or non‑residents of Colorado; however, all must meet the minimum qualifications outlined above. To begin your Colorado licensure process, please refer to the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies – Division of Professions and Occupations at

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Possess a valid driver’s license—non‑restricted Colorado driver license with acceptable driving record.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED.
• No felony convictions.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship provided.
• Pass all modules of the six‑week Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training (includes defensive tactics).
• Physical ability to successfully complete defensive tactics, including lifting,…