Internal Medicine Physician Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at State Prison inNJ

LocumTenens.com; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 166,000 - 240,000; Part time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com is seeking an Internal Medicine physician for a 3-month assignment at a New Jersey correctional outpatient facility. You will perform outpatient primary care for adult inmates during day shifts, evaluating patients and managing acute and chronic conditions.

Expect to see 15-20 patients daily, with 2nd-call coverage on a week-long rotation from Sunday night to Sunday day, covering all locations every two months; prescriptive authority is required and collaboration with NPs and

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree and medical license in the relevant state.
• Board certification in Internal Medicine is required.
• Experience in outpatient primary care and correctional settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient primary care to adult inmates during day shifts.
• Evaluate patients and manage acute and chronic conditions.
• See 15-20 patients per day and collaborate with NPs and nursing staff.
• Prescriptive authority is required for the assignment.

Skills

Internal medicine

Outpatient care

On-call coordination

Team collaboration

Prescriptive authority

Board-certified

Education

MD/DO degree

Board certification

Job description

This Job at a Glance

Job Reference Id: ORD-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 regional attractions suited to varied interests, including outdoor recreation, coastal activities, and year-round cultural and entertainment options. The state features diverse natural landscapes, waterfront destinations, and convenient access to regional transit connections. Visitors and residents alike benefit from a variety of dining, leisure, and recreational opportunities throughout the state.

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, seeing 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: NP's 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

Why choose LocumTenens.com?

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