Internal Medicine Physician Needed For Locum Tenens Coverage At Facility In Nj

Jobtome; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 220,000 - 317,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome is seeking an Internal Medicine physician to provide outpatient primary care to adults in a correctional facility. The position requires prescriptive authority, with a day shift and an on-site, on-site assignment from October 1, 2026 to January 2, 2027.

Call coverage is required, including a 2nd-call week-long rotation, and collaboration with NPs and nursing staff to deliver quality care. Caseload is expected at 15–20 patients per day, with emphasis on integrating internal medicine

Qualifications

• Board-certified Internal Medicine physician with active license.
• Prescriptive authority required for assignment.
• Outpatient primary care for adults in a correctional setting.
• Caseload of 15–20 patients per day; day shift.
• On-call coverage via 2nd call rotation; 1-week cycles.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient primary care evaluations for adult patients.
• Manage acute and chronic conditions within a correctional facility.
• Collaborate with NPs and nursing staff to coordinate care.
• Maintain documentation and prescriptive management during each shift.

Skills

Board Certification

Call Coverage

Prescriptive Authority

Outpatient Primary Care

Adult Population

Education

MD/DO

Job description

This Job at a Glance- Job Reference Id: ORD-219743-MD-NJ- Title: MD- Dates Needed: October 1, 2026 - January 2, 2027- Shift Type: Day Shift- Assignment Type: Outpatient- Call Required: Yes- Board Certification Required: Yes- Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This facility operates as a state prison providing outpatient primary care services to an adult incarcerated population. The facility maintains established clinical protocols and a multidisciplinary support team, including NPs and nurses, to facilitate quality medical care delivery. Clinicians are expected to integrate internal medicine management into the structured framework of the correctional environment.

About the Facility Location

New Jersey offers a range of activities across its towns and regions, including outdoor festivals, farms, street fairs, craft shows, and seasonal attractions. The state also features free and low-cost cultural destinations, including arboretums, art museums, wildlife centers, historic battlefields, and botanical gardens. Visitors can explore coastal boardwalks, nature trails, and year-round entertainment options suited to a range of interests.

About the Clinician's Workday

The Internal Medicine physician will provide outpatient primary care services to an adult patient population during day shift hours at a correctional facility. Clinical responsibilities include conducting patient evaluations and managing acute and chronic medical conditions, with an expected caseload of 15-20 patients per day. Call coverage is required;
the clinician will serve on 2nd call on a week-long rotation from Sunday night to Sunday day, covering all facility locations once every 2 months. The clinician will work collaboratively with NPs and nursing staff to support the care needs of the patient population. Prescriptive authority is required for this assignment.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: 15-20
• Support Staff: NPs and Nurses
• Patient Population: Adults
• Call Ratio/Schedule: on 2nd call, week long, Sunday night to Sunday day. On call for all locations. On call once every 2 months
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
• Government: No