Lead Correctional Physician (Per Diem)

CFG Health; Bridgeton (NJ); On-site; USD 129,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

CFG Health Systems seeks a Correctional Medical Physician Per diem to lead medical services at a designated correctional facility in New Jersey. You will ensure high-quality inmate care, coordinate with Health Services Administrator, and liaise with correctional officials and CFG Health teams.

Responsibilities include supervising the Medical Unit, ordering tests, prescribing medications, and ensuring compliance with NCCHC/ACA/PBNDS NJ standards and CFG policies.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of a U.S.-based residency program.
• Current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state of the assigned facility.
• Active and unrestricted prescriptive authority with DEA and CDS registrations.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document routine and sick-call examinations according to NCCHC, ACA, PBNDS, NJ 10-A, and CFG Health Systems standards.
• Supervise and manage the Medical Unit to ensure effective healthcare delivery.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies, laboratory tests, and ancillary services as needed.
• Provide treatments, prescribe medications, and manage health conditions within state regulations and approved formulary guidelines.
• Document all patient care accurately, thoroughly, and timely.
• Promote a therapeutic, professional, and ethical environment for inmates.
• Develop, implement, and supervise policies, procedures, and protocols for inmate healthcare.
• Determine appropriate levels of care and required medical equipment.
• Collaborate with correctional staff, healthcare providers, and administrative leadership to ensure continuity of care and compliance with standards.

Skills

Critical thinking

Clinical assessment

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

CPR certification

Communication

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

EHR proficiency

Education

MD/DO from an accredited med school

US residency completed

State medical license (unrestricted)

DEA and CDS registrations

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

CFG Health Systems seeks a Correctional Medical Physician Per diem to lead medical services at a designated correctional facility in New Jersey. You will ensure high-quality inmate care, coordinate with Health Services Administrator, and liaise with correctional officials and CFG Health teams.

Responsibilities include supervising the Medical Unit, ordering tests, prescribing medications, and ensuring compliance with NCCHC/ACA/PBNDS NJ standards and CFG policies.