PHYSICIAN – General

NITELINES USA, INC; Yazoo City (MS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Prismhr Hire in Yazoo City, Mississippi seeks a Board-certified General Practice physician to join a correctional healthcare program. The role requires active medical licensure and at least one year of direct clinical experience, with authority to prescribe opioid use disorder medications.

Duties include providing comprehensive medical services within federal/state policy frameworks, adhering to AAAHC and ACA standards for adult correctional facilities. Hours are weekdays 7:30 a.m.

Qualifications

• Board certification or equivalent experience in General Practice.
• Minimum one year of direct patient care experience.
• Full medical licensure as required by law.
• Ability to prescribe opioid use disorder medications.
• Knowledge of ACA, AAAHC, DOJ, BOP policies for correctional care.
• CPR certification per ARC/AAHA/ACLS standards.
• Evidence of immunity to TB or other communicable diseases.
• Proficiency with computers, word processing, and basic office duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide General Practice physician services in correctional settings per AAAHC/ACA standards.
• Comply with federal and state policies for adult correctional care.

Skills

Board Certification

Direct clinical experience

Medical licensure

Prescribe OUD medications

Policy knowledge

CPR certification

TB immunity testing

Office/computer skills

Documentation skills

Organizational/interpersonal skills

Education

Medical degree or equivalent

Job description

NEEDED: PHYSICIAN – General

LOCATION:

Yazoo City, Mississippi 39194

SCHEDULE:

• Weekdays, Monday through Friday (Excluding Federal Holidays),
• Eight hours per day, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.,
• Thirty (30) minute unpaid lunch period.
• Hours may be adjusted to meet the needs of the institution.

QUALIFICAITONS:

• Must be Board Certified or have equivalent experience to be considered and expert in the field of medicine.
• Must have at least one year of direct experience.
• Must be fully licensed as required by law.
• Must be able to prescribe Opioid Use Disorder Medications.
• Must be knowledgeable about medical/legal aspects of patient care in a penal Environment. Additionally, the individual must have a working knowledge of policy, procedures, and standers prescribed by the AAAHC, Department of Justice, Bureau of Prisons, American Correctional Association, and the U.S. Courts.
• Must be Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certified, in accordance with the American Red Cross of American Heart Association.
• Provide evidence of recent testing for immunity to Tuberculosis or other communicable disease.
• Must have knowledge of routine office related duties including working knowledge of computers, word processing programs and be able to type.
• Must possess the ability to file various documents in chronological order.
• Must possess good organizational skills, good interpersonal relationship skills and be able to work effectively with the medical staff. The contractor must provide proof that their candidate meets all qualifications. The candidates/s name, work experience and proof of qualifications must be provided at the time the quote is submitted.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

All duties shall be performed in accordance with standard and methods generally accepted within the field of General Practice Physician services with all Federal and State policy and regulations associated with the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) and American Correctional Association Foundations/Core Standards (ACA) for Adults Correctional Institutions.

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