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

LocumTenens.com; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com seeks an Internal Medicine physician to provide outpatient primary care to adults at a state correctional facility in New Jersey. This day-shift assignment requires prescriptive authority and on-site presence.

The clinician will evaluate patients, manage acute and chronic conditions, and work with NPs and nurses. Call coverage is on a 2nd-call week-long rotation from Sunday night to Sunday day, with coverage of all facility locations.

Qualifications

• Board certification in internal medicine is required.
• Prescriptive authority is required for this assignment.
• Provide outpatient primary care to adult inmates.
• Day shift with 2nd-on-call rotation weekly.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage acute and chronic conditions for adults.
• See 15-20 patients per day.
• Collaborate with NPs and nursing staff.
• Serve on 2nd call rotation, Sunday night to Sunday day.

Skills

Internal medicine

Outpatient care

Prescriptive authority

Adult patient care

On-call rotation

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 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