Physician Primary Care

CoreCivic; United States; On-site; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Drug-Free Workplace

Job summary

CoreCivic in the United States seeks a Physician to deliver comprehensive primary healthcare to incarcerated individuals within a correctional facility, diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team in a medical home model.

The role emphasizes preventive care, patient education, and adherence to confidentiality and regulatory requirements, with opportunities for professional development and collaboration with specialists.

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
• Current and unrestricted medical license to practice medicine in the state/jurisdiction where the correctional facility is located and DEA.
• Valid state identification.
• Experience in primary care, preferably with correctional medicine or underserved populations.
• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills, with the ability to manage a diverse range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a challenging and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive primary healthcare services for incarcerated individuals.
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses and injuries.
• Develop and implement treatment plans and prescribe medications.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and vaccinations.
• Provide preventive care and health screenings within the correctional population.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and conduct case conferences.
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure confidentiality and compliance.

Skills

MD/DO degree

State license to practice medicine

DEA registration

Strong diagnostic skills

Excellent communication

Education

MD or DO

State medical license

DEA registration

Job description

At CoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Physician who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.

The Primary Care Physician is responsible for providing comprehensive primary healthcare services to incarcerated individuals within a correctional facility. This includes diagnosing and treating acute and chronic illnesses, managing preventive care, and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of quality healthcare services within a medical home model.

The successful applicant should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements.

Primary Healthcare Services

• Conduct thorough medical evaluations, physical examinations, and medical histories for incarcerated individuals
• Diagnose and treat a wide range of acute and chronic illnesses, injuries, and infections.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, prescribing appropriate medications, therapies, and interventions.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as pharmaceuticals, laboratory work, radiological examinations, and screenings.
• Provide vaccinations, perform health screenings, and promote preventive care measures within the correctional population.
• Basic technical skills such as suturing, splinting and injections.

Chronic Disease Management

• Monitor and manage chronic diseases prevalent among incarcerated individuals, such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, HIV/AIDS, and Hepatitis C.
• Ensure proper medication management, including prescribing, adjusting dosages, and monitoring treatment effectiveness.
• Educate patients on disease management strategies, lifestyle modifications, and medication adherence.
• Collaborate with specialty care providers for consultations and referrals, when necessary.

Emergency Medical Services

• Respond to medical emergencies within the correctional facility, providing immediate assessment, stabilization, and necessary interventions.
• Coordinate with emergency medical services or arrange for transfers to external medical facilities, when required.
• Participate in emergency preparedness planning and training exercises to ensure efficient emergency response within the correctional setting

Collaboration and Coordination

• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including nurses, psychologists, psychiatrists, dentists, social workers, and other correctional staff, to ensure coordinated and integrated healthcare delivery.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare team members, providing necessary information, consultations, and referrals.
• Participate in case conferences, team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance the overall healthcare delivery system.

Documentation and Compliance

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, including patient histories, diagnoses, treatments, and medications administered.
• Adhere to patient confidentiality regulations and ensure the security and privacy of medical records.
• Comply with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies governing correctional healthcare and professional ethical standards.

Professional Development

• Stay updated with the latest advancements in primary care, correctional medicine, and relevant healthcare regulations.
• Engage in continuous professional development activities.
• Provide training and education to correctional staff on primary healthcare topics, as needed.

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
• Current and unrestricted medical license to practice medicine in the state/jurisdiction where the correctional facility is located and DEA
• Valid state identification.
• Experience in primary care, preferably with experience in correctional medicine or working with underserved populations.
• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills, with the ability to manage a diverse range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a challenging and dynamic environment.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace and EOE – including Disability/Veteran