Locum General Medicine Physician

About This Role

Provide essential medical services to an adult inmate population within state-of-the-art correctional facilities across Texas. Deliver quality primary care services and manage medical issues independently in a structured environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care services, including routine medical examinations, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic conditions
• Conduct sick-call and medical evaluations for the inmate population
• Manage a wide range of medical issues, including hypertension, diabetes, respiratory illnesses, and minor injuries
• Collaborate with facility medical staff (nurses, PAs, MAs) to ensure continuity of care
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records in compliance with correctional healthcare standards
• Respond to medical emergencies as needed within the scope of practice
• Participate in the development and implementation of facility health care policies and procedures

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
• Active, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Texas
• Clean DEA
• Ability to pass a background check

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
• Previous experience in correctional healthcare, urgent care, emergency medicine, primary care, family medicine, internal medicine, or general medicine is highly desirable.

Nice to Have

• Previous experience in correctional healthcare, urgent care, emergency medicine, primary care, family medicine, internal medicine, or general medicine

Benefits