Lead Correctional Health Physician (MD/DO) – PRN

VitalCore Health Strategies; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies is seeking a Physician (MD/DO) at the Charles B. Webster Detention Center in Augusta, GA for a PRN position.

The Site Medical Director provides clinical leadership, supervises services, and ensures compliance with standards in a correctional setting. The role requires active board eligibility or board certification in Family or Internal Medicine, a current state license and DEA registration, leadership capabilities, and the ability to work independently with strong

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical school.
• Fully licensed to practice in the state of employment.
• Current DEA Registration.
• Preferred board certified or board eligible in primary care specialty (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine) with administrative experience in corrections and/or managed healthcare delivery.
• Must be fluent in English language, including reading, writing, speaking, and understanding.
• Must be a supportive team member who contributes to and demonstrates team work and team concept.
• Able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Able to deal tactfully with personnel, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Possess leadership and supervisory ability and be able to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision for clinical services for the site.
• Ensure on‑call coverage and emergency on‑site treatment.
• Review clinical protocols, policies and procedures annually.
• Manage referrals to outside facilities for appropriate care.
• Sponsor Physicians Assistants and Nurse Practitioners per state law.
• Represent the healthcare program in discussions with local groups and officials.
• Attend medical and clinical meetings as required.
• Document encounters accurately in medical records.

Skills

Team leadership

Independent decision making

Communication skills

English fluency

Tactful interpersonal skills

Education

Medical degree

State medical license

DEA registration

Board certification/eligibility in Family/Internal Medicine

Job description

VitalCore Health Strategies is seeking a Physician (MD/DO) at the Charles B. Webster Detention Center in Augusta, GA for a PRN position.

The Site Medical Director provides clinical leadership, supervises services, and ensures compliance with standards in a correctional setting. The role requires active board eligibility or board certification in Family or Internal Medicine, a current state license and DEA registration, leadership capabilities, and the ability to work independently with strong