Correctional Medicine/General Practice Physician

Job Description

Job Description

Adelphi is seeking a primary care physician to provide services at a correctional facility in North Carolina.The physician will work on-site within a secure clinical setting and collaborate closely with correctional staff, nurses, and behavioral health teams to ensure continuity and quality of care.

Quick Job Facts:

• ID: BD-878-29

• Profession: Physician

• Speciality: Correctional Medicine/General Practice

• Location:  Greene County

• Service Setting: Inpatient

• Coverage Type: Clinical/On-site

• Job Type: Contract/Locum

• Contract Length: Ongoing

• Start Date: ASAP

• Shift/Schedule: 40hrs per week

Requirements:

• MD/DO

• Active NC license

• BC/CE

• BLS certification

• ACLS certifiation

• DEA certification

• Copy of Post Graduate Training in FM/EM/IM/GP

• Minimum of one year post-graduate clinical experience (correctional medicine preferred)

Responsibilities:

• Provide medically necessary primary care and chronic disease management to adult offenders housed at the facility.

• Perform physical assessments, routine sick calls, chronic care follow-ups, intake evaluations, and urgent care for acute conditions.

• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and lab results in accordance with the facility's clinical protocols.

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and ensure appropriate documentation within the HERO (EMR) system.

• Prescribe medications in compliance with the facility's approved formulary and medical guidelines.

• Coordinate care with nursing staff, behavioral health providers, and other clinical personnel within the facility.

• Ensure continuity of care through appropriate referrals and discharge planning, including communication with outside hospitals when necessary.

• Respond to medical emergencies and provide first-line response during on-site incidents.

• Participate in quality assurance and peer review processes as required by the facilty.

• Comply with all institutional, departmental, and state/federal regulations and policies related to correctional healthcare delivery.