Correctional NP: On-Site Primary Care & 24/7 On-Call

Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc.; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral program

401(k)

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Professional Development

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a licensed physician (MD/DO) or advanced practice provider (NP/PA) to deliver on-site medical and behavioral health services in correctional facilities.

The role requires active state licensure, board certification, DEA registration, and willingness to work in a secure environment. The provider will perform comprehensive medical assessments, prescribe medications within scope, document care, and participate in on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• Valid medical license (MD, DO, NP, PA) in the state of service.
• Current Board Certification.
• Current DEA registration.
• Current collaborative agreement, if required by state.
• Experience in a primary care, corrections, or managed health care setting.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform problem-focused, individualized medical assessments.
• Be physically on-site at assigned correctional facility(s) on a regular basis.
• Log hours in online payroll system to document site coverage.
• Provide 24/7 on-call phone services.
• Provide back up call for other facilities as needed.
• Personally examine patients as needed and stay on-site until all patients are seen.
• Prescribe medication and treatment within prescriptive authority.
• Review patient medical records and sign off on orders.
• Comply with facility policies and procedures.
• Coordinate off-site care when appropriate in collaboration with medical staff.
• Attend ACH medical conferences (minimum 1 per year).
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical assessment

On-site availability

Prescriptive authority

Education

MD/DO/NP/PA licensed

Board Certification

DEA registration

Collaborative agreement

Job description

Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a licensed physician (MD/DO) or advanced practice provider (NP/PA) to deliver on-site medical and behavioral health services in correctional facilities.

The role requires active state licensure, board certification, DEA registration, and willingness to work in a secure environment. The provider will perform comprehensive medical assessments, prescribe medications within scope, document care, and participate in on-call rotations.