General Physician

Marquee Staffing; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Marquee Staffing in Orange County, CA seeks a Physician for a Correctional Facility, delivering high-quality medical care to incarcerated adults across five facilities. The role includes oversight of Nurse Practitioners and opportunities to impact community health.

You will manage urgent and chronic care, perform procedures, and collaborate with nursing, dental, mental health teams, and sheriff’s department while maintaining accurate EHR documentation.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in triage, urgent care, mental health, or correctional medicine.
• Clinical excellence in diagnosis, treatment, and disease management.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and correctional health policies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHR systems.
• Leadership and supervision experience with clinical staff.
• Commitment to training and mentoring team members.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure, unpredictable environment.
• Compassion and professionalism when caring for incarcerated patients.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to de-escalate difficult situations and foster cooperation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary care provider for incarcerated adults, including women’s health and prenatal care.
• Perform urgent and chronic care services, including procedures such as skin biopsies, suturing, ingrown nail removal, incision and drainage, pap smears, and more.
• Conduct thorough physical exams and order appropriate diagnostic tests.
• Provide clinical supervision and oversight to four Nurse Practitioners.
• Collaborate with nursing, dental, and mental health teams, as well as Orange County Sheriff’s Department staff.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation in the electronic health record system (EHR).

Skills

Triage

Urgent care

Correctional medicine

Mental health

Leadership

Communication

HIPAA compliance

EHR systems

Nurse supervision

Microsoft Office

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Physician – Correctional Health Services | Location: Orange County, CA | Department: Correctional Facility | Schedule: Evening/Overnight Shift

About the Opportunity

Join Marquee as a Physician in a Correctional Facility, providing high-quality medical care to one of the most underserved populations in the county. You will work in a challenging and rewarding environment, delivering both urgent and chronic care to inmates in Orange County’s five correctional facilities. This role also includes oversight of Nurse Practitioners and opportunities to make a meaningful impact on community health.

About the Program

Correctional Facility provides comprehensive medical, dental, nursing, infection control, health education, and pharmaceutical services at a community standard of care for all adult inmates. Care is provided onsite in correctional facilities and through contracted hospitals for inpatient or specialty care.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary care provider for incarcerated adults, including women’s health and prenatal care for OB patients.
• Perform urgent and chronic care services, including procedures such as skin biopsies, suturing, ingrown nail removal, incision and drainage, pap smears, and more.
• Conduct thorough physical exams and order appropriate diagnostic tests.
• Provide clinical supervision and oversight to four Nurse Practitioners.
• Collaborate with nursing, dental, and mental health teams, as well as Orange County Sheriff’s Department staff.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation in the electronic health record system (EHR).

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Have 1+ years of experience in triage, urgent care, mental health, or correctional medicine.
• Clinical Excellence: Expertise in diagnosis, treatment, and disease management.
• Knowledge of HIPAA compliance and correctional health policies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHR systems.
• Leadership & Supervision: Experience directing and supporting clinical staff.
• Commitment to training and mentoring team members.
• Adaptability & Resilience: Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, unpredictable environment.
• Compassion and professionalism when caring for incarcerated patients.
• Collaboration & Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to de-escalate difficult situations and foster cooperation among diverse teams.

Special Requirements

• No felony convictions; must successfully pass an extensive background check (may include polygraph).
• Ability to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• U.S. equivalency evaluation required for foreign degrees.