We are seeking a mission-driven Physician to lead and deliver compassionate, high-quality medical care within a secure correctional facility. This role is ideal for professionals who value clinical autonomy, leadership opportunities, and meaningful impact in underserved communities.

As the Facility Physician, you’ll be responsible for direct patient care, overseeing treatment programs, and guiding a multidisciplinary healthcare team. You will play a key role in ensuring continuity of care, operational excellence, and compliance with national healthcare standards inside a structured institutional environment.

 

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care & Oversight

• Provide comprehensive medical services including exams, diagnosis, prescriptions, treatment plans, and minor procedures.

• Make rounds to assess, treat, and follow up on inmate/resident health.

• Triage and manage chronic, urgent, and emergent cases with high clinical judgment.

• Facilitate preventive care, health education, and medical counseling.

Program & Leadership Management

• Lead and guide clinical staff and treatment teams to ensure optimal patient care.

• Establish clinical protocols, review outcomes, and maintain compliance with NCCHC/ACA/JCAHO standards.

• Serve as a subject matter expert in medical ethics, emergency procedures, and crisis response.

• Collaborate closely with nurses, psychologists, administrators, and outside providers.

Administration & Compliance

• Maintain accurate documentation of all medical services, procedures, and outcomes.

• Monitor hospitalizations and facilitate early discharges when appropriate.

• Assist with audits, policy creation, cost control, and accreditation readiness.

• Participate in investigations, hearings, and compliance-related reviews.

Facility & Safety

• Participate in safety inspections, emergency response drills, and inmate behavioral monitoring.

• Ensure secure handling of medical equipment and records.

• Maintain professionalism and calm demeanor in high-pressure or hostile interactions.

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Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• M.D. or D.O. from an accredited medical school.

• Valid, unrestricted physician license in the state of employment.

• Board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine.

• Active DEA license with prescriptive authority.

• Current CPR/BLS certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of clinical experience, preferably in correctional medicine, emergency, or underserved settings.

• Experience with minor surgical procedures and management of acute/chronic conditions.

• Prior supervisory or program leadership experience is highly valued.

• Strong communication, documentation, and EMR/EHR skills.

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Key Competencies

• Sound clinical judgment under pressure

• Compassionate but firm patient engagement

• Operational awareness and efficiency mindset

• Ability to lead, teach, and mentor staff

• Resilience in challenging or high-conflict environments

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Additional Information

• U.S. Domestic travel may be required.

• Must be willing to take on-call responsibilities.

• Background checks and clearance required per facility standards.