Correctional Physician II — Impactful Inmate Care

South Carolina Department of Corrections; South Carolina; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking a licensed physician to provide comprehensive medical care to inmate populations across facilities in the state. The role includes diagnosing, treating, prescribing medications, and coordinating referrals while maintaining documentation and compliance with medical-legal standards.

You will participate in on-call rotations, work with nursing staff and mid-level providers, and stay current with licensure and continuing medical education.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited medical school with current license or eligibility for licensure.
• Completion of an internship or one year residency training is required.
• Current basic life support (BLS) certification and approved prescriptive privileges (DEA) are required.

Responsibilities

• Examines, diagnoses, and treats the inmate population presenting with acute, chronic, and emergent medical conditions.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests, imaging, and lab work.
• Develops and manages treatment plans, prescribes medications, and coordinates specialty referrals and off-site care when clinically indicated.
• Collaborates with nursing staff, mid-level providers, and other physicians.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, case presentations and seminars.
• Oversees preparation and progress notes, summaries, and general evaluations of patient medical records.
• Documents all patient encounters accurately and timely in the EHR in accordance with medical-legal standards.
• Participates in on-call rotation, providing after-hours coverage and telephonic/virtual consultation for urgent medical needs across assigned institutions.
• Ensures compliance and adherence to policies and state and federal regulations pertaining to the delivery of medical services.
• Maintains required license, certifications, and continuing medical education.

Skills

Medical license

DEA registration

BLS certification

Education

Graduation from an accredited medical school

Internship / residency training

SC licensure eligibility

Job description

South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking a licensed physician to provide comprehensive medical care to inmate populations across facilities in the state. The role includes diagnosing, treating, prescribing medications, and coordinating referrals while maintaining documentation and compliance with medical-legal standards.

You will participate in on-call rotations, work with nursing staff and mid-level providers, and stay current with licensure and continuing medical education.