Correctional Physician: On-Site Care, 24/7 On-Call

Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc.; Breckenridge (MN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. provides medical and behavioral health services to correctional facilities, with on-site physicians and 24/7 on-call coverage. The role requires active medical licensure in the prescribing state, board certification, and DEA registration.

Physicians must perform on-site medical assessments, document hours, and manage patient care while adhering to facility policies. Prior experience in corrections or managed care is preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid medical license in the state where services are provided.
• Current Board Certification required.
• Current DEA registration required.
• Collaborative agreement, if required by state.
• Experience in primary care, corrections, or managed health care delivery.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive a motor vehicle.
• BLS certification; hands‑on training required.

Responsibilities

• Perform problem‑focused, individualized medical assessments.
• Be physically on-site at assigned correctional facility on a regular basis.
• Document dates and times of provided site coverage by logging hours into online payroll system.
• Provide 24/7 on-call phone services.
• Provide back up call for other facilities as needed.
• Examine patients on-site as needed and stay until all patients are seen.
• Prescribe medications and treatments within prescriptive authority.
• Review patient medical records and sign off on orders.
• Comply with facility policies and procedures.
• Coordinate off-site care when appropriate and with medical staff.
• Attend ACH medical conferences at least once per year.
• Undertake any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical assessment

On-site presence

Prescribe medications

Documentation & logging

On-call duties

Education

MD/DO/NP/PA license

Board certification

Job description

Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. provides medical and behavioral health services to correctional facilities, with on-site physicians and 24/7 on-call coverage. The role requires active medical licensure in the prescribing state, board certification, and DEA registration.

Physicians must perform on-site medical assessments, document hours, and manage patient care while adhering to facility policies. Prior experience in corrections or managed care is preferred.