Part-Time Correctional Physician — Detention Center

VitalCore Health Strategies; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies in Charlotte, North Carolina, invites applications for a Part-Time Physician (MD/DO) at Mecklenburg County Detention Center North. The role provides clinical leadership and direct patient care eight hours per week in a correctional setting.

The Site Medical Director supervises clinical services, ensures on‑call coverage, and maintains documentation and compliance with medical protocols. Applicants must be fully licensed in NC and have a current DEA registration.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical school.
• Fully licensed to practice in the state of North Carolina.
• Current DEA Registration.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine with corrections/managed care experience.

Responsibilities

• Consult with medical providers to resolve service delivery issues.
• Supervise clinical services and on-site staff.
• Provide on-call coverage and maintain documentation.
• Review clinical protocols and disaster plans annually.
• Manage referrals to outside facilities for continuity of care.
• Sponsor Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners in line with state law.

Job description

VitalCore Health Strategies in Charlotte, North Carolina, invites applications for a Part-Time Physician (MD/DO) at Mecklenburg County Detention Center North. The role provides clinical leadership and direct patient care eight hours per week in a correctional setting.

The Site Medical Director supervises clinical services, ensures on‑call coverage, and maintains documentation and compliance with medical protocols. Applicants must be fully licensed in NC and have a current DEA registration.