Physician Primary Care Corrections

Job Description

Job Description

Primary Care Physician – Federal Detention / Correctional Healthcare Setting

Location: Jena, Louisiana

We are currently seeking a Primary Care Physician to join a dedicated healthcare team providing comprehensive medical services within a federal detention facility . This position plays a key role in coordinating and delivering quality healthcare to adult and adolescent individuals in a secure setting, ensuring continuity of care and adherence to clinical standards.

The Primary Care Physician provides direct patient care , oversees clinical operations, and offers guidance to other healthcare professionals within the facility. This role is ideal for a physician who is passionate about public health, correctional medicine, and making a meaningful difference in underserved populations.

• Must be proficient to provide care to adults of all ages, to include the care of female health conditions, supervision of prenatal care, and care of chronic health conditions common to the primary care setting.

• Conduct initial and follow-up evaluations for acute and chronic conditions, ensuring appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic services are provided.

• Provide direct primary care to patients of all ages in accordance with established professional standards, licensure, and privileges.

• Offer clinical oversight for nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nursing staff, ensuring adherence to scope of practice and clinical quality standards.

• Review and approve specialty care referrals, laboratory results, and diagnostic reports.

• Perform daily rounds for patients requiring extended or specialized care within medical housing units.

• Maintain accurate, thorough documentation within the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.

• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and other confidentiality regulations.

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited U.S. or Canadian institution.

  • OR certified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) if trained outside the U.S. or Canada.

• Current DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances.

• Board Certified in either Family Medicine, Internal Medicine or Emergency Medicine.
• Minimum of one year of post-graduate experience providing direct patient care.

• Current, unrestricted medical license in the state of Louisiana (or ability to obtain).

• Current DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or equivalent.

• Preferred: Experience in correctional, detention, or residential healthcare environments.

• Competitive Salary
• 20 Days Paid Time Off
• 7 Paid sick days
• $2,000 yearly CE credit

MDPerm LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of credentialing, background screening, and any facility-specific requirements.