Physician (MD or DO)

FirstClass Healthcare; Georgia; On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstClass Healthcare seeks a physician (MD/DO) for a 1099 contractor role in Georgia to diagnose, treat, and manage inmate health care within a correctional setting.

You will conduct exams, develop treatment plans, prescribe medications, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team while maintaining accurate records and complying with security and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
• Current medical license in Georgia.
• Must maintain CME requirements for continued practice.
• BLS certification prior to first day of employment.
• DEA registration required for prescribing controlled substances.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions in a correctional setting.
• Perform physical exams and review medical histories.
• Develop individualized treatment plans considering facility constraints.
• Prescribe and monitor medications with attention to side effects.
• Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, psychiatrists, social workers, and therapists.
• Maintain accurate medical records in compliance with policies and laws.
• Follow facility security protocols and maintain professionalism.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Judgment and discretion

Stress management

Education

MD/DO degree

Tools

DEA registration

Job description

Job Description

1099 - Contractor

Scope of Work: Essential Duties

• Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic medical conditions within the correctional setting.
• Conducts physical exams, reviews medical histories, and evaluates symptoms.
• Performs simple procedures such as laceration repair and incision & drainage (I&D).
• Develops individualized treatment plans considering the constraints of the correctional environment.
• Prescribes and monitors medications, ensuring compliance and managing potential side effects.
• Provides immediate medical care in emergencies and initiates lifesaving interventions.
• Oversees treatment for conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and HIV/AIDS.
• Works with mental health professionals to manage psychiatric conditions among inmates.
• Promotes health education and preventive measures to reduce the spread of communicable diseases.
• Coordinates with other physicians, nurses, psychiatrists, social workers, physical therapists, and dentists to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records in compliance with facility policies and legal requirements.
• Follows all correctional facility security protocols to ensure a safe work environment.
• Maintains high ethical standards and professionalism when interacting with inmates, colleagues, and facility staff.
• Stays current with advancements in correctional medicine through training, professional development, and meetings.
• May oversee Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) and other medical staff within the facility.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support FCH’s goals, objectives and values.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

• Knowledge of treatment approaches, evidence-based practices and assessment standards.
• Knowledge and expertise in public health, and the diagnosis and treatment of individuals.
• Strong attention to detail, follow-up and timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrates outstanding judgment, sensitivity and high discretion.
• Ability to balance competing demands and maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with leadership, staff, patients, the public and external partners.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations effectively and calmly.
• Understanding of the challenges and constraints of providing care in a correctional setting.
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic abilities.
• Possess strong judgment, discretion, high level of confidentiality, flexibility and integrity.

Minimum Education and/or Experience Qualifications

• Successful completion of an MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Must have and maintain current licensure within the State of Georgia
• Must maintain CME requirements for continued medical practice within the State
• Must have or attain a BLS Certification prior to the first day of employment
• Must have and maintain a current DEA registration

Preferred Qualification

• Experience working in primary care, internal medicine, urgent care, or correctional medicine

Physical Requirements:

The position requires the ability to lift and/or carry up to 15 pounds with prolonged periods of standing, walking, sitting at a desk, viewing a computer and reading a variety of materials. Must be able to seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with your hand or hands. Must be able to perform repetitive tasks, such as typing for extended periods of time.

ADA Statement

In accordance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA), FirstClass Healthcare provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, unless doing so would cause undue hardship on the company.