Physician Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

SOUTHERN HEALTH PARTNERS INC; Dobson (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Liability insurance

EAP

Continuing education

Tuition discounts

Bi-weekly direct deposit

Leadership support

Community impact

Job summary

Southern Health Partners is seeking a Physician, NP, or PA to conduct on-site evaluations and manage care at the Surry County Detention Center in Dobson, NC. Flexible schedule with up to 3 hours per week on-site work, supporting a multidisciplinary team dedicated to correctional healthcare.

The role emphasizes independent work with collaboration, strong clinical decision-making, and documentation in compliance with facility standards. Active NC license and DEA are required.

Qualifications

• Active North Carolina license in good standing.
• DEA registration (or ability to obtain).
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Strong assessment, clinical decision‑making, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with nursing staff.
• Correctional, emergency, urgent care, family practice, or primary care experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct onsite patient evaluations and follow-up visits.
• Assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions.
• Review and oversee medical care provided by nursing staff as appropriate.
• Prescribe medications and treatments within your scope of practice.
• Collaborate with an experienced multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Ensure accurate, timely documentation and compliance with correctional healthcare standards.

Skills

Active North Carolina license

DEA registration

CPR/BLS certification

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Independent work

Job description

Position

Physician, Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Physician Assistant (PA)

Location

Surry County Detention Center | Dobson, NC

Schedule

Flexible | Up to 3 Hours Per Week | Onsite

What You'll Do

• Conduct onsite patient evaluations and follow-up visits
• Assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions
• Review and oversee medical care provided by nursing staff as appropriate
• Prescribe medications and treatments within your scope of practice
• Collaborate with an experienced multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Ensure accurate, timely documentation and compliance with correctional healthcare standards

Qualifications

• Active North Carolina Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant license in good standing
• DEA registration (or ability to obtain if required for prescribing)
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Strong assessment, clinical decision‑making, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with nursing staff
• Correctional, emergency, urgent care, family practice, or primary care experience is helpful but not required

Why Southern Health Partners?

For more than 30 years, Southern Health Partners has been a trusted leader in correctional healthcare, providing quality patient care while supporting our medical professionals with the resources they need to succeed. Our providers enjoy meaningful work, flexible scheduling, and the opportunity to improve healthcare access for an underserved population.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Bi‑weekly direct deposit
• Professional liability insurance provided
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Continuing education opportunities
• Tuition discounts
• Supportive clinical leadership
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community

Equal Opportunity Employer

Southern Health Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All applicants are subject to pre‑employment screening, which may include a background check and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required screenings, facility credentialing, and applicable licensing verification.