Correctional Medicine/General Practice Physician

Adelphi Medical Staffing; Hookerton (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Adelphi Medical Staffing seeks a dedicated primary care physician to provide on-site services at a correctional facility in North Carolina. You will deliver comprehensive adult care, conduct sick calls, manage chronic diseases, and coordinate with nursing and behavioral health teams within a secure clinical setting.

Qualifications include post-graduate training in FM/EM/IM/GP and at least one year of clinical experience; correctional medicine is preferred.

Qualifications

• Post graduate training in family medicine, emergency medicine, internal medicine or general practice.
• Minimum of one year post-graduate clinical experience; correctional medicine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medically necessary primary care and chronic disease management to adult offenders housed at the facility.
• Perform physical assessments, routine sick calls, chronic care follow-ups, intake evaluations and urgent care.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and lab results per facility protocols.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with proper documentation in HERO EMR.
• Prescribe medications in accordance with the facility formulary and guidelines.
• Coordinate care with nursing staff, behavioral health providers and other clinical personnel.
• Ensure continuity of care through referrals and discharge planning, including communications with outside hospitals.

Skills

Correctional Medicine

Chronic Disease Management

Education

Post Graduate Training in FM/EM/IM/GP

Tools

HERO EMR System

Job description

Hookerton, United States | Posted on 09/30/2026

Adelphi is seeking a primary care physician to provide services at a correctional facility in North Carolina.The physician will work on-site within a secure clinical setting and collaborate closely with correctional staff, nurses, and behavioral health teams to ensure continuity and quality of care.

Quick Job Facts:

• Profession: Physician
• Speciality: Correctional Medicine/General Practice

Requirements:

• Copy of Post Graduate Training in FM/EM/IM/GP
• Minimum of one year post-graduate clinical experience (correctional medicine preferred)

Responsibilities:

• Provide medically necessary primary care and chronic disease management to adult offenders housed at the facility.
• Perform physical assessments, routine sick calls, chronic care follow-ups, intake evaluations, and urgent care for acute conditions.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and lab results in accordance with the facility's clinical protocols.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and ensure appropriate documentation within the HERO (EMR) system.
• Prescribe medications in compliance with the facility's approved formulary and medical guidelines.
• Coordinate care with nursing staff, behavioral health providers, and other clinical personnel within the facility.
• Ensure continuity of care through appropriate referrals and discharge planning, including communication with outside hospitals when necessary.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide first-line response during on-site incidents.
• Participate in quality assurance and peer review processes as required by the facilty.
• Comply with all institutional, departmental, and state/federal regulations and policies related to correctional healthcare delivery.