Physician

State of Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State retirement

Health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

State of Nebraska's Department of Correctional Services in Lincoln (and nearby facilities like Tecumseh) seeks dedicated primary care physicians to provide compassionate, primary-level care to underserved populations in a correctional setting.

Salary is negotiable based on experience. Benefits include a comprehensive package and opportunities for professional development within a mission-driven environment focused on growth and renewal.

Qualifications

• MD degree and Nebraska medical license are required.
• Three years' experience as a visiting physician at an approved hospital or two years as a staff physician at an approved hospital are required.
• Must pass pre-employment exams: medical exam and drug test; complete NE Corrections Training Program.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and/or participate in examination and diagnosis of acutely ill patients.
• Read and interpret X-rays (overread by radiologist).
• Perform minor surgery (I&D abscess, joint injections, suturing) when necessary.
• Supervise mid-level staff and participate in training.
• May treat mentally ill patients within the facility.

Education

M.D. degree

License to practice medicine in Nebraska

Job description

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency

Correctional Services - Agency 46

Location

Lincoln, NE, Tecumseh, NE

Hiring Rate

$0.000

Job Posting

JR2026-00027054 Physician (Evergreen) (Open)

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Job Description

Are you passionate about providing care to underserved populations? The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) is seeking dedicated primary care physicians to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals who need it most.

Salary is negotiable based on experience.

As a primary care physician, you will play a vital role in improving the health and rehabilitation of individuals who are committed to personal growth and change. Your work will be deeply rewarding, knowing that your care helps shape a healthier future for those striving toward transformation. Join us in making a lasting impact and providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare to a community dedicated to growth and renewal.

Why choose NDCS?

• Serve a mission-driven population: Work with individuals facing unique health challenges, offering compassionate, comprehensive care to a population that often lacks access to quality healthcare.
• Educational opportunities: Encounter medical conditions that are uncommon in the general population, providing a rich and rewarding environment for professional growth and learning.
• Work-life balance: Enjoy a predictable schedule with little to no on-call duty, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance while dedicating your time to meaningful patient care.
• Back to basics: Practice medicine the way you envisioned it would be. Provide community-based care based on actual patient needs rather than wants. No hospital association to be sold.
• Lose the multiple hats associated with private practice. You will have the ability to watch your chronic care management and education manifest over a period of time, improving the patients’ quality of life.
• Superior benefit package: Includes state retirement, excellent health and wellness insurance and more.
• Superior security: Benefit from a secure environment where safety is prioritized. With trained staff close by the security is unparalleled compared to other healthcare settings, ensuring both your well-being and that of your patient.

DUTIES

• Performs varying levels of professional supervisory and medical work in a primary care section of a public service health/correctional facility.
• Supervises and/or participates in the examination and diagnosis of acutely ill patients and assumes responsibility for treatment.
• Recommends admission and release of acutely ill patients to our skilled nursing facilities.
• Reads and interprets x-rays films. All films overread by a radiologist.
• Performs minor surgery (I&D abscess, joint injections, suturing) if medically necessary.
• Assists in the instruction of mid-level staff at the facility.
• May participate in the examination and treatment of mentally ill patients.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: M.D. degree and license to practice medicine in the state of Nebraska plus three years' experience as a visiting physician at an approved hospital or two years of experience as a staff physician at an approved hospital.

Other: Applicants accepting a job offer must pass the following pre-employment exams in this order: medical exam, and at a randomly announced time, pass a drug test. Once at the Staff Training Academy, must successfully complete the fully paid NE Corrections Training Program.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.