Staff Physician

NaphCare, Inc.; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 165,312 - 188,731; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

401K and Roth with company match

Tuition Assistance

Paid time off

Referral bonuses

Life insurance

Continuing education (CMEs)

EAP services

Job summary

NaphCare is seeking a Staff Physician to join the Perryville - Arizona Department of Corrections team in Goodyear, Arizona. You will provide high‑quality medical care to the inmate population, collaborating with correctional officers and a dedicated medical staff.

Responsibilities include performing physical exams, diagnosing illnesses, managing chronic conditions, responding to emergencies, and leading educational activities for the medical team.

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD or DO).
• Current unrestricted physician license in STATE.
• DEA registration in STATE.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family or Internal Medicine.
• BLS CPR Certification (AHA).
• Strong written and verbal communication and computer skills.
• Ability to interact with patients from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical exams, diagnose illnesses, and manage chronic conditions.
• Respond to medical emergencies throughout the facility.
• Coordinate and participate in educational activities for medical staff.
• Conduct rounds in medical and infirmary units.
• Ensure compliance with State and Federal mandates and regulations.
• Collaborate with other medical professionals to ensure patient care.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

MD or DO

State medical license

DEA registration

Board Certification or Board Eligible in Family/Internal Medicine

BLS CPR Certification (AHA)

Active medical license in STATE

Job description

Staff Physician

Location: Goodyear, Arizona

Job ID: 2026-31233

Category: Provider Opportunities

Position Type: Full-Time

Overview

NaphCare is hiring a Staff Physician to join our team of medical professionals in the Perryville - Arizona Department of Corrections in Goodyear, Arizona.

Pay rates range from $120.00 to $137.00 per hour based on shift, site needs, hire status, and experience.

Full Time and Part Time positions may be available!

As a Correctional Staff Physician, you will be responsible for providing quality medical care to meet the healthcare needs of the patients within the facility, while working alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals.

Responsibilities

The Staff Physician is responsible for performing physical exams, diagnosing and treating illnesses, and managing chronic conditions, ensuring care is provided to protect the rights, dignity, and health of our unique patient population. Responsibilities may include and not be limited to:

• Formulating working diagnoses, developing and implementing treatment plans, and evaluating/modifying therapeutic regimens
• Evaluating patients who have returned from off-site treatment
• Responding to and initiating care for medical emergencies throughout the facility
• Coordinating, leading and participating in educational and training activities related to medical care for patients
• Conducting rounds in the medical and infirmary units
• Ensuring compliance with State and Federal mandates and regulations, including court mandates and standards
• Collaborating on with other medical professionals to ensure staff are responsive to patients' needs

Qualifications

Experience / Requirements / Qualifications / Skills

• Medical degree (MD or DO)
• Must hold a current unrestricted license as a physician in STATE
• A current DEA registration in STATE
• Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family or Internal Medicine.
• Be able to obtain BLS CPR Certification (AHA required)
• Ability to interact effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds, including those with mental health or substance abuse issues
• Must possess strong written communication and verbal skills and have strong computer skills.

• Experience in general medicine, a strong knowledge of current medical principles and practices, and the ability to collaborate with medical team
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards

• Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Display integrity, professionalism and be able to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
• Must pass the facility's criminal background check and drug screening

Why Join NaphCare?

NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.

NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one!
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs

NaphCare has a partnership with NetCE that provides CEU/CME for our staff. NetCE uses a rigorous peer review process to ensure that all activities and content are up-to-date. This service streamlines continuing education for all NaphCare Employees to meet state specific requirements for maintaining licensing.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran