Independent Contractor Medical Director | Worth County Jail

SOUTHERN HEALTH PARTNERS INC; Sylvester (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Health Partners is launching a new correctional healthcare program at Worth County Jail. We seek a Medical Director/Physician Extender to provide clinical oversight with a flexible, low-hour commitment. This independent contractor role offers meaningful work serving an underserved population.

Ideal candidates are MDs, NPs, or PAs licensed in Georgia who can guide the on-site team, maintain high clinical standards, and help establish efficient processes during the launch.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active MD/NP/PA license in Georgia.
• Current and unrestricted license to practice medicine.
• DEA registration and CPR certification as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight for SHP healthcare team at Worth County Jail.
• Collaborate with onsite team regarding patient care and decisions.
• Review cases and assist with clinical decision-making and continuity of care.
• Develop and implement clinical protocols and processes for the new site.

Skills

Clinical oversight

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Medical leadership

Assessment & decision-making

Education

MD

NP

PA

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Sylvester, GA 31791, Position Type: Contract, Education Level: MD, PA, or NP License, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Flexible Day Shift, Job Category: Georgia, Independent Contractor Medical Director Physician Extender | Worth County Jail

Worth County Jail | Georgia

New SHP Site Launching December 1, 2026

Up to 2 Hours Per Week

Independent Contractor

Your Expertise. Your Impact. A Few Hours a Week.

Southern Health Partners is launching a new correctional healthcare program at Worth County Jail, and we're looking for a qualified Medical Director / Physician Extender to provide clinical oversight and support as we build the healthcare program from the ground up.

This is an excellent opportunity for a physician or advanced practice provider looking for a flexible, low-hour commitment while making a meaningful impact in correctional healthcare.

The role requires up to 2 hours per week, allowing you to bring your clinical expertise to an underserved population without taking on a traditional full-time commitment.

What You'll Do

As the Medical Director / Physician Extender, you'll provide clinical support and oversight for the SHP healthcare team at Worth County Jail.

• Providing clinical consultation and medical oversight
• Collaborating with the onsite healthcare team regarding patient care
• Reviewing patient cases and assisting with clinical decision-making
• Supporting appropriate evaluation, treatment, and continuity of care
• Providing guidance related to clinical protocols and patient management
• Collaborating with SHP leadership and healthcare staff
• Supporting quality and compliance within the correctional healthcare program
• Helping establish strong clinical processes as part of the new site launch

A Different Kind of Clinical Opportunity

Correctional healthcare offers providers an opportunity to use their expertise where it can have a lasting impact.

At Worth County Jail, you'll help support a new healthcare program while working with a dedicated correctional healthcare team.

One facility. A focused commitment. Meaningful clinical impact.

And with up to 2 hours per week, this role can fit alongside your existing professional commitments.

Qualifications

Candidates must hold one of the following:

• Medical Doctor (MD)
• Nurse Practitioner (NP)
• Physician Assistant (PA)

Additional qualifications include

• Current and unrestricted professional license applicable to the state of Georgia
• Current DEA registration, as applicable to scope of practice
• Current CPR certification, as applicable
• Clinical experience appropriate to the roleStrong communication, assessment, and clinical decision-making skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Ability to provide clinical oversight within a secure correctional environment

Independent Contractor Opportunity

• Independent Contractor position
• Up to 2 hours per week
• Flexible commitment designed to work alongside other professional responsibilities
• Opportunity to support the launch of a new SHP healthcare program
• Meaningful work serving an underserved patient population
• Clinical collaboration with an experienced correctional healthcare team

Help Build Something New

Southern Health Partners has provided quality healthcare services in correctional facilities for more than 30 years.

Now, we're bringing that experience to Worth County Jail.

If you're an MD, NP, or PA looking for a flexible clinical opportunity where just a few hours of your expertise can make a meaningful difference, we'd love to have you be part of the launch.

Stay Connected

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All applicants are subject to pre-employment screening, which may include a background check and drug screening.