Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Family Practice in Hookerton, NC

Doctor of Medicine | Family Practice
Location: Hookerton, NC
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

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.